Gun battle breaks out between Maoists, security forces in JharkhandIt is suspected that some Maoists have been killed in the gunfight, but the number is yet to be ascertained, police said.
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Chaibasa: A gun battle was under way between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Thursday morning, police said.
It is suspected that some Maoists have been killed in the gunfight, but the number is yet to be ascertained, they said.
The gun battle was under way in Saranda forest's Kumdi in the Kiriburu police station area, they said.
"Intermittent firing is continuing from both sides," IG (Operation) Michael Raj S told PTI.