Combined forces begin combing in Purulia's Maoist-dominated areas

Purulia (West Bengal), July 25 (ANI): The combined security forces commenced the anti-naxal operation on Saturday in West Bengal's Purulia district from Kerua Ghatbera.

The combing operations covered the forests adjoining Ayodhya hills under Bagmundi police station, which were considered to be the den of the insurgents, said Rajesh Kumar Yadav, the SP of Purulia.

The combined forces had launched anti-naxal operations in Midnapore district about a month ago, which was gradually extended to neighbouring Purulia and Bankura districts and subsequently to Jharkhand. (ANI)