Bastar, Nov. 16 -- Three Naxals, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, officials said on Sunday.

According to IG Bastar P. Sundarraj, the operation took place in the Kolmal Pat jungle area under Chintakonta police jurisdiction. "On November 16, in the Sukma district under Chintakonta police jurisdiction, in the Kolmal Pat jungle area, forces engaged in a gunfight with Naxals from 6 AM onwards. After a long exchange of fire, the bodies of three Naxals, including two women, were recovered during the search."

"A 303 rifle, VGA launchers, and other arms and ammunition were also seized. The dead Naxals carried a collective bounty of Rs 15 lakhs. Search operations are stil...