Guntur, Sept 12: Three naxals, owing allegiance to the PWG (CPI-ML), were killed in an encounter in the dense Batrupalem forests in Guntur district, police said here today. A police party spotted a group of naxals belonging to Krishnapatti squad of the PWG, who opened fire and police retaliated killing three. Unofficial sources, however, said five naxals were killed.
Large quantity of gelatin sticks and explosives and guns were recovered from their possession, police added. Bureau Report