Two gangsters were killed in an encounter on the outskirts of Hyderabad today.

The gangsters were gunned down in a joint operation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Counter Intelligence Cell of the Telangana Police.

The encounter took place at Millennium Township area in Shadnagar in Mahabubnagar district, about 50 kms from Hyderabad. The area has now been evacuated.

Gangster Nayeem, involved in killing some top former Maoists, was hiding in the house in Millennium Township.



The operation began Monday morning when police were conducting searches in the town. Armed policemen surrounded the house, following a tip-off about presence of the gangster.



Heavy security has been deployed in and around Hyderabad following the encounter.



Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Telangana yesterday to address a public meeting.

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