In Jharkhand, security forces and Gumla Police killed a Naxalite of the PLFI, Martin Kerketta, late last night in Kamdara of Gumla district in an encounter. Police had declared a reward price of 15 lakh rupees for him.

Security forces and the district police are conducting a search operation in the area. A huge cache of arms and ammunition has also been seized during the operation. According to sources, two to three more Naxals are also reported to have been shot in this encounter.