Bhopal, Feb. 19 -- Three women Naxals were killed in an encounter with Hawk Force and police in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said.

According to police, the encounter took place between the forces and Naxals near Raunda Forest Camp of Supkhar Forest Range under Garhi police station limits in Balaghat district. The force also recovered three weapons: INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle, self-loading rifle (SLR) rifle and 303 rifle and other daily use items from the spot.

Additionally, some other Naxals were suspected to be injured in the said encounter and escaped taking advantage of the dense forest. An intensive search operation is underway by over 12 teams including Hawk Force, CRPF, Co...