Three Naxals Killed in Intense Encounter near Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra Border

Three Naxals, including two men and one woman, were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in the Abujhmad forests near the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. An AK-47 and several other weapons were recovered. The search operation is ongoing, with further details awaited.

Three Naxals, including two men and one woman, were killed in an intense encounter with security forces in the forests of Abujhmad, near the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border, according to a statement from the Narayanpur police on Monday. An AK-47 and various other arms and ammunition were seized during the operation.

The police reported that security forces initiated a search operation after receiving intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the Maad area, situated near the border of Maharashtra's Narayanpur district. The encounter commenced around 4 pm on Monday, officials confirmed.

The search operation is still in progress, with authorities keeping a close watch. Further details are expected as the situation develops. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)