Six Maoists Killed in Encounter with Police in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem
On September 5, six Maoists were killed in an encounter with police forces in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana. The incident took place in the forest area of Mothe village, about 5 km northwest of Karakagudem Police Station, during a routine patrol.
According to the Superintendent of Police, the Maoists, who were armed cadres of the outlawed CPI (M), opened fire on the police party. Despite warnings to stop, the Maoists continued firing, prompting the police to return fire. After the exchange, police found six bodies dressed in olive green uniforms.
The identities of the deceased Maoists have not yet been established. Police recovered several weapons from the scene, including two AK-47 rifles, one SLR, one .303 rifle, and one pistol, along with magazines, live rounds, kit bags, and other materials.
Doubts Revealed
Maoists -: Maoists are people who follow the ideas of Mao Zedong, a leader from China. They believe in fighting against the government to bring changes they want.
Encounter -: An encounter is a sudden fight between police and people who are breaking the law. In this case, it was between the police and the Maoists.
Telangana -: Telangana is a state in southern India. It has many cities and villages, and Bhadradri Kothagudem is one of its districts.
Bhadradri Kothagudem -: Bhadradri Kothagudem is a district in Telangana. It has forests and villages where sometimes such incidents happen.
AK-47s -: AK-47s are powerful guns used by soldiers and sometimes by people who are fighting against the government. They can shoot many bullets quickly.
Pistol -: A pistol is a small gun that can be held in one hand. It is used for close-range shooting.
