In a statement, the Indian government claimed that Rao, who was more popularly known in India as Comrade Kihenji was killed in an encounter in the Burishol Forest Area in West Midnapore District, Jangalmahal, West Bengal on November 24.
Ayon sa pahayag ng gubyernong Indian, si Rao, na mas kilala sa India bilang Kasamang Kishenji ay napatay umano sa isang engkwentro sa Burishol Forest Area sa West Midnapore District, Jangalmahal, West Bengal noong Nobyembre 24.