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Naxal Vikram, wanted in Karnataka and Kerala, shot dead in Udupi

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Vikram Gowda, a notorious Naxalite leader wanted in over 80 cases in Karnataka and Kerala, was killed in an encounter with police in a remote village near Udupi. The 46-year-old, who led the Kabini Dalam-2 Naxal group, was tracked down after a 10-day operation by the Anti-Naxal Force.
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