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April 5, 2021

22 Indian Police Officers Killed After Battle with Maoist Fighters
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In India, at least 22 police officers were killed and more than 30
others injured after a pitched, four-hour gun battle with hundreds of
Maoist fighters on Sunday. The police had been carrying out
anti-insurgency operations in the central state of Chhattisgarh when
they were ambushed by the Maoists. The rebels have been waging a
four-decade-long guerrilla campaign in support of India's Indigenous
people and other marginalized groups.


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