CPI-M confirm reports on Kishenji's injury

Kolkata, Mar 29: Putting an end to speculation over the injury of Maoist leader Kishenji, the CPI-Maoists confirmed that Kishenji had sustained injuries during the encounter with security forces in West Bengal's Hatilote village, media repots said.

Earlier, media reports said that Kishenji may have been seriously injured during a seven-hour-long gun battle between security forces and the Maoists in West Midnapore district.

Reports said that Kishenji is being treated by local quacks at one of the Naxals hideouts.

Meanwhile, police said that it has not received any information, adding that the report may be one of the tactics of the Maoists to divert attention.

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