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IAF presses two Mi17 copters into anti-Naxal operation in Maharashtra | The Indian Air Force (IAF) has pressed two Mi17 copters for the joint operations being carried out by the Maharashtra and the Chattisgarh police to nab naxals responsible for Thursday's
massacre. With just four days left for the Maharashtra state polls, massive combing
operations continued in Gadchiroli District situated in the southeastern corner
of Maharashtra, bordering Chhatisgarh to the east, and Andhra Pradesh to the south
and southwest. On Thursday afternoon, nearly 200 Naxals ambushed a police outpost
near Lahir village of Bhamragadh tehsil in Gadchiroli District brutally killing
between 17 to 20 policemen, including a sub inspector. All the dead policemen
belonged to the C-60 anti-Naxal force raised by Maharashtra. However, these Mi17
choppers have been called upon not for combat use, but to enhance the search and
rescue operations. However, sources added that the choppers have the option to
retaliate if fired at them. The Gadchiroli district administration opined that
choppers would be of great assistance to deal with ongoing violence in the region.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Government has decided to give Rs.50 lakh compensation
to the next of kin of slain police personnel. State Home Minister Jayant Patil
and Director General of Police S. S. Virk along with other officials are slated
to visit Gadchiroli on Friday to pay homage to the martyrs as well as review the
security arrangements. |
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