New Delhi: An encounter between security forces and Naxals in Latehar in Jharkhand which began on Monday morning has ended. Search operations have been launched by security forces to track the rebels.
Latehar SP Kranthi Kumar Gadidesi said three dead bodies of men in uniform have also been recovered.
The security forces also recovered one INSAS rifle, three 315 rifles and one walkie talkie from the site of encounter. More details are awaited.
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![Jharkhand Police busts fake Maoist group]( "Jharkhand Police busts fake Maoist group")
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