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‘Naxal,’ policeman killed in encounter

Special Correspondent

‘SHIMOGA: A suspected naxalite and an Assistant Sub-Inspector were reportedly killed in an “encounter” at Hulugarubylu at Tallanduru near Agumbe in Tirthahalli taluk on Tuesday evening.

The ASI has been identified as Venkatesh, posted at the Agumbe Police outpost.

It is stated that Superintendent of Police Arun Chakravarthy is leading the combing operation. People in the area reportedly heard the exchange of fire between the suspected naxalites and security personnel.

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