India, March 29 -- At least 16 Maoists were killed and two district reserve guard (DRG) officers were injured on Saturday in an exchange of fire with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, a police officer said.

"16 Maoists have been killed. Search operation is going on and more details are awaited. AK 47, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) and other arms were recovered from the spot even as the identity of those killed was to be ascertained," inspector general of police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P said.

Over two dozen Maoists and a police personnel were killed in twin gunbattles in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur and Kanker districts on Thursday. Over 116 Maoists have been neutralised in the state this year amid intensified operations ag...