Indian security forces have shot at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels in the forests of the central state of Chhattisgarh, police said, in its biggest encounter this year. Two security personnel were also killed while two sustained injuries in the gun battle in Indravati area of Chhattisgarh on Sunday.

Indian security forces gunned down 31 Maoist rebels in the forests of country's central state of Chhattisgarh on Sunday (Feb 9), police said, in its biggest encounter this year. Two security personnel were killed,

Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, ongoing exchange of fire.

At least 31 Maoists and two security personnel were killed in a clash in Chhattisgarh's Bastar. Over 650 security forces launched a coordinated operation, recovering bodies and capturing weapons. Union home minister Amit Shah applauded the forces,

The strike followed an anti-Maoist operation by security forces which began on Friday, IG (Bastar Range) Sunderraj P said.