Maoist militia commander gunned down by security forces in Sukma district

However, ultras soon fled from the spot.

During the search, body of a naxal clad in ‘uniform’, a country made rifle, some 12 bore live ammunition, wire and other items were recovered from the spot, he said.

The killed Maoist has been identified as Vanjam Nanda, a very active Militia commander against whom at least 12 warrants issued by various courts in grave naxal offences were pending, the ASP said.

Nanda had served as the head of Janatana Sarkar group Maoists in Arlampalli, Medwahi, Tonguda and Toyapara villages of the region, he said.

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