In Telangana, at least seven Left-wing extremists were killed in an encounter with police in Mulugu district this morning. The extremists include state committee secretary Bhadru alias Papanna belonging to Bijapur and two state committee members among others. The encounter occurred shortly after they killed two tribals, branding them as police informers. According to police, during a search exercise this morning, an anti-Naxal commando unit in Eturnagaram area came across the movement of extremists, which led to an exchange of fire. Police also recovered two AK-47 rifles. More details are awaited.