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Three Maoist rebels killed in police encounter in Central India

NEW DELHI, June 7 (KUNA) -- As many as three Maoist rebels were killed Saturday in an encounter with the police in the Central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
The encounter occurred near the forests of Bhairamgarh in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, news agency Indo Asian News Service reported, quoting a top police official of the state.
The slain Maoists included a female commander, the official said.
In another incident two Maoist rebels surrendered before the police with 12 bore guns and a claymore mine in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district Saturday, the official added. (end) dr.tg KUNA 071823 Jun 08NNNN