One killed by suspected Naxalites

Suspected Naxalites have killed a person at Dudbeda village in Bijapur district, some 450 kilometers from Raipur, police said on Tuesday.

Suspected Naxalites have killed a person at Dudbeda village in Bijapur district, some 450 kilometers from Raipur, police said on Tuesday.

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The deceased, identified as Madpatti Sampat, was killed by suspected Naxals here yesterday, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) in-charge J S Watti told PTI.

"We received information that a person was killed and a police team was sent to the village this morning. We are awaiting the team's return for further details," Watti said.