Maoist killed in Chhattisgarh

Bijapur: A Maoist was killed in an encounter here on Friday and a rifle was seized from his possession, police said.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Ratanlal Dangi said security forces had gone on patrol in Kamkanar jungle when the Maoist was killed. A search operation is continuing in the area.

The Maoist has not been identified yet.

[source_without_link]IANS[/source_without_link]