Jawan killed in naxal encounter

Kanker, Chhattisgarh, Oct 8 (UNI) A CRPF jawan was today killed during an encounter between CRPF personnel and naxalites near Tode village in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

A search campaign was being carried out by CRPF personnel near the village in view of Bastar Development Authority Vice-Chairman and MLA Vikram Usendi's programme when the encounter took place.

The deceased jawan was identified as Anoop G Nayak (24).

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