Polling begins in Bastar amidst encounter; landmine blasts

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Bastar District Collector and Returning Officer P Anbalgan told PTI over the phone that polling began at 8 am amidst tight security

Naxals attacked a polling station reportedly killing a Special Police Officer (SPO

The extremists also triggered landmine blasts at two locations in the region, officials said

Dantewada District Superintendent of Police Ankit Garg said additional police personnel have been sent to the polling station targeted by the Naxals

After a brief exchange of fire, the Naxals fled from the spot, Garg said

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