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Madhya Pradesh: Three women Naxals killed in encounter in Balaghat

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New Delhi: Three women Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Wednesday, state government said. 

According to Dynamite News Correspondent, the encounter occured near Raunda Forest Camp of Supkhar Forest Range under Garhi police station limits.  

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Weapons Recovered 
The force also recovered three weapons, including INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle, self-loading rifle (SLR) rifle and 303 rifle. 

Besides, other Naxals also injured in the gunfight, but they managed to escape. 

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An intensive search operation is underway by over 12 teams including Hawk Force, CRPF, CoBRA and District Police force to trace them, the police said.

CM Congratulates Police
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav extended greetings to the police force on gunning down the Naxals and said that the state government is working seriously to eliminate Naxalism from the country by 2026 as part of Union Minister Amit Shah's campaign. (With Agency Inputs) 

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