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Karnataka, AP launch joint
offensive against Naxals
What is India News Service, Saturday, 19 February 2005, 2000 hrs IST
Close on the heels of Karnataka securing the neighbouring state's help, personnel from both states mounted a vigorous combing operation in the Kamanadurga hills this morning.
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh on Saturday launched a joint offensive against naxalites by deploying their forces at Kamanadurga hills near Pavagada in Tumkur district to curb the rising naxal menace.
Close on the heels of Karnataka securing the neighbouring state's help, personnel from both states mounted a vigorous combing operation in the Kamanadurga hills this morning, in the wake of information that the ravines provided shelter to naxalites, top police sources said, on the condition of anonymity.
Sources refused to divulge the strength of the joint force which is undertaking the operation or if any naxalite has been captured.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister N Dharam Singh confirmed that the joint operations have begun, but did not provide further details.
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Overall
Two states launched offensive against Naxals:
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have launched a joint operation, but officials are tightlipped.
Election fever got hotter: The Haryana chief minister went to town accusing the Election Commission of being partisan.
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