10 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh

New Delhi: Ten Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Konta.

Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan confirmed that the encounter broke out in the early hours of Friday in the Bhejji area.

Security forces recovered several weapons from the sport, including three automatic firearms.

District Reserve Guard (DRG) initiated this



operation following intelligence that Naxalites were entering Chhattisgarh via Odisha.

While P Sundarraj, Inspector General of Bastar, has confirmed the occurrence of the encounter. However, details regarding the number of casualties and types of weapons seized are still pending.

An intermittent exchange of fire is still underway, as per news agency