At least 8 Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on Saturday. In the gun battle, one jawan of Special Task Force was killed and two other security personnel were also injured. A joint team of BSF, ITBP, District Reserve Guard and Special Task Force had launched an search on the basis of inputs regarding the presence of Maoists in Abujhmad area of Bastar division. An encounter took place this morning. Bodies of killed Maoists along with two rifles, one BGL launcher and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the spot. The condition of injured security personnel is reported to be out of danger. The search operation is still going on in the area.