New Delhi: Two women Naxalites, carrying a reward of Rs 14 lakh each on their heads, were killed in an encounter with police in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandla district on Wednesday morning.
The gun-battle took place under Bichhiya police station limits.
A self-loading rifle (SLR), an ordinary rifle, a wireless set and some items of daily use were recovered from the spot. A search operation was underway for other Naxalites.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the two Naxalites carried a reward of Rs 14 lakh each on their heads.
