Mandla, April 2 -- Two women Naxals carrying a reward of Rs 14 Lakh each on their heads were gunned down in an encounter with Hawk force in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district on Wednesday, an official said.

The faceoff between Naxal and Hawk forces took place in a forest under the jurisdiction of Bichhiya police station in the district on Wednesday morning. The police also recovered weapons and other belongings from their possession.

Director General of Police (DGP) Madhya Pradesh posted on X, "Two women Naxals were killed in an encounter with police (Hawk force) under Bichiya police station of Mandla district on Wednesday morning. One SLR rifle, one rifle, wireless set and other daily use items were recovered from their possession. Furth...