The clash happened when a police patrol came under rebel fire in Sukma district early on Tuesday, police said.
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It also pointed out that Azizan's evidence was consistent with Sukma's confession.
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Sukma police official Abishek Shandilya told the Press Trust of India news agency that security forces were searching for rebels in the forested area of Puarti village.
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