Female Maoist killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

A female Maoist was killed in a gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma on Tuesday morning, officials said, days after three other female rebels were shot down in the state.

Deputy inspector general (anti-Naxal operations) Sunderraj said the operation was carried out by Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), an elite unit of CRPF, Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard ( DRG) at 6am near Dabbakonta village of the district.

“On spotting a Maoist camp in the forest near Dabbakonta village, the security forces cordoned off the area and exchange of fire started,” Sunderraj said.