3 Maoists, including sniper specialist Madvi Deva, killed in Chhattisgarh

Sukma, Chhattisgarh: Three Maoists, including commander and sniper specialist Madvi Deva—who had a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head—were killed in an encounter at Tumalapad on Sunday.

Two women Maoists, Podyam Gangi and Sodi Gangi, also carrying ₹5 lakh rewards, were among those neutralised.

Security forces from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) recovered a .303 rifle, BGL launchers, and ammunition from the encounter site.

Further search operations are ongoing to track any remaining militants in the area.