Chhattisgarh: Security forces shoot 3 naxals dead in encounter near Mankelli forest

The DIG informed that 1 INSAS Rifle, 2 country made weapons, IEDs, local made weapons and explosives, were also recovered from the site.

Update: 2017-11-12 11:16 GMT
The encounter took place close to the area where three Assam Rifle soldiers were killed. (Representational image) 611 Characters Remaining DC Original image? OR Selection Preview

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh): Three naxals were gunned down in an encounter between naxals and security forces near Mankelli forest in Chattisgarh's Bijapur, on Sunday.

Following the encounter, DIG Sundarraj P informed that one INSAS Rifle, two country made weapons, IEDs, local made weapons and explosives, were also recovered from the site.

The joint operations by the District Reserve Guards (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) took place on Sunday afternoon.

Search operation for other arms, ammunitions, and camping materials is currently underway.

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