Wanted Naxalite held after encounter

Lucknow, Mar 14 (UNI) The Special Operation Group (SOG) of police has nailed a wanted woman Naxalite, carrying a bounty of Rs 20,000 on his head, after a brief encounter in the Naxalite-hit Sonebhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.

Acting on a tip-off, cops swooped down on Jokhan Cheru resident Samri alias Babita near Mau Museum late last night, police said today.

A pistol and large number of cartridges were recovered from her possession.

A manhunt had been launched to nab her associates.

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