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Six-month-old infant killed, mother injured in crossfire between security forces and Maoists in Bastar

IndiaTimes Monday, 1 January 2024
A six-month-old infant girl lost her life and her mother sustained injuries during a crossfire between security forces and Maoists in the Mutvandi forest village in Gangaloor region of Bijapur district. The intense gun battle unfolded 45 kilometers away from the Bijapur district headquarters. The Naxal cadres of Bhairamgarh area committee, including Chandranna and Mangli, opened fire on the security forces. The injured woman was promptly taken to the district hospital from Kaved village. The operation is still ongoing.
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