Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 29 (ANI): Three women Naxalites have been eliminated in an ongoing encounter with the security forces in the dense forests of Abujhmad in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh.

A large cache of weapons and Naxal-related materials have been seized from the site.

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"The encounter began around 8:00 AM and is still ongoing, with the joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and Border Security Force (BSF) engaged in the operation," stated IG Bastar P Sundarraj.

The search mission was launched following intelligence reports about the presence of Maoists in the Abujhmad area, near the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts.

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"So far, the bodies of three armed women Naxalites have been recovered, and a substantial amount of weapons and Naxal-related materials have been found at the site. All security personnel are reported to be safe," IG Bastar P Sundarraj said.

The search operation is still underway. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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