Chhattisgarh: 10 maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered

At least 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district on Friday, the police said.

The encounter took place in the jungles of Korajuguda, Dantewada, Nagaram, and Bhandarpadar in Sukma district.

Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P, said that the District Reserve Guard (DRG) team and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were part of the operation.

The teams have recovered several weapons, including INSAS rifles, AK-47 rifles, and SLR rifles.

The search operation is still underway.

On Thursday, a Maoist was killed during an exchange of fire with security forces in the Malakangiri district of Odisha.