Top Naxal commander killed in encounter in Jharkhand's Dumka

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Ranchi: A top Naxal commander was on Sunday gunned down in an encounter with Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and police in the forests of Chatupada in Jharkhand's Dumka district. Naxal Commander Sahdev Rai was carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head.

Dumka: Naxal Commander Sahdev Rai carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head killed in an encounter with Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) & police in forests of Chatupada. Search operation underway. Arms & ammunition recovered. #Jharkhand pic.twitter.com/6EpNzzQ5fZ

— ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2019

Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the encounter spot.

A search operation is, meanwhile, underway.