Narayanpur. Security forces have killed three female Naxalites in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Naxal-affected Narayanpur district. Police officials gave this information on Thursday. Police officials said that security forces have killed three uniformed female Naxalites in Abujhmad area on the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts.
He said that security personnel were sent on patrol after receiving information about the presence of Maoists in Abujhmad area on the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts. The team included District Reserve Guard (DRG), STF and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. Officials said that when the team personnel reached the area, the Naxalites started firing at around 8 am today. Later the soldiers also retaliated.
He said that there was intermittent firing from both sides. So far, security forces have recovered the bodies of three female Naxalites, weapons and other items from the spot. Officials said that information has been received about the security personnel being safe in this incident. A search operation is being carried out in the area. Officials said that more information is being taken regarding the encounter.