Sukma, June 11 -- The security forces gunned down two Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district during an encounter, including a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) Commander of Pedaras, according to a statement on Wednesday.

The LOS commander has been identified as Baman, who was carrying a reward of Rs.5 lakh on his head.

The exchange of fire happened in the Pusgunna area under the Kukanar Police Station of the Sukuma district.

The other body recovered from the site is of a woman cadre whose identity is yet to be ascertained, according to a statement.

The security forces have also seized one INSAS rifle, one 12-bore rifle, along with other arms, ammunition, and explosive materials.

The search operation launched by a joint team of Kukanar...