Chhattisgarh encounter: CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed in an encounter between Naxals and security forces on Monday here in Bijapur.

As per CRPF, constable Manna Kumar of 170 Battalion lost his life in the gunfight with Naxals.

The encounter broke out during search and cordon operation and joint troops of Special Action Team of CRPF and DRG (Chhattisgarh police) are carrying out the operation, it said.

(ANI)