In Chhattisgarh, at least three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces today. A joint team of security forces was on a search operation in the National park area of Bijapur district after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area.

During the operation, an encounter took place today morning. Three Maoists were killed in this gun battle. The security forces have recovered the bodies of the killed Maoists. A large number of arms and ammunition, including automatic weapons, have also been recovered from the spot. The search operation is still going on in the area.