Ranchi, Sept. 4 -- Two police personnel lost their lives and one sustained injuries in an intense encounter with Naxalites in the Manatu-Kedal forest area of Palamu.
The operation was launched late last night following intelligence inputs about the presence of Naxal commander Shashikant Ganjhu, who carries a bounty of Rs 10 lakh.
As security forces reached Kedal village, the Naxalites opened heavy fire. In the retaliatory exchange, policemen Sunil Ram and Santan Mehta (Pintu) were martyred, while Rohit Kumar was injured.
He is currently undergoing treatment, and doctors have reported his condition as stable.
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