At least 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district on Friday, the police said.
The encounter took place in the jungles of Korajuguda, Dantewada, Nagaram, and Bhandarpadar in Sukma district.
Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P, said that the District Reserve Guard (DRG) team and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were part of the operation.
“The forces had received intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the area. We are yet to identify the bodies of the Maoists recovered,” said the IG.
The teams have recovered several weapons, including INSAS rifles, AK-47 rifles, and SLR rifles.
The search operation is still underway.
“More details are awaited as the team is still in the jungle,” the IG added.
On Thursday, a Maoist was killed during an exchange of fire with security forces in the Malakangiri district of Odisha.
According to the police, an exchange of fire broke out between security forces and Maoists under Odisha-Chhattisgarh border limits today resulting in the killing of one Maoist.