Dantewada, October 4: At least seven naxals were killed in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Friday. The encounter, which is still underway, has resulted in the recovery of the bodies of all seven deceased Naxals, along with a large cache of weapons like the AK 47 and SLR.

The encounter broke out between security personnel and naxalites in the Abhujmaad forest along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada district after the police team launched a search operation following an input regarding the presence of naxalites in the region. Naxal Attack Caught on Camera: Live Video of Maoists Attacking Security Forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Surfaces.

IG Bastar, P Sundarraj, has confirmed the encounter. All security personnel are safe, and more details into the matter is awaited.

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