3 Naxals killed during encounter in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra police on Tuesday shot three Naxals during an encounter carried out in Gadchiroli district. 

Out of the three killed, two were women. 

Further details are awaited. 

Last week, five Naxals surrendered before the police in Gadchiroli as well, which included two women, carrying a reward of Rs 24  lakh on their heads. 

The surrender of Sainu, Rupi alias Jhuri Kande Narote, Arjun Naresh Barsai Poya, Chaya alias Raje Devi, and Vinu alias Ramnath Bijou Sundar Kovachi indicates the success of state government's campaign to encourage the Naxals lay down their weapons.

The surrendered Naxals have confessed to being involved in activities such as blasts, kidnappings, and encounters.