Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 6 : The body of a naxal and arms and ammunition were recovered in the Western Division area of District Bijapur during an encounter by security forces, a top police official said.
The identity of the deceased naxal is being ascertained.

The encounter took place during a search operation carried out by the security forces in a Naxal-affected region of Bijapur, a district in Bastar division, which has witnessed repeated insurgent activity.
"The body of a Naxal and arms and ammunition have been recovered in the Western Division area of District Bijapur during an encounter by security forces," Inspector General (IG) Bastar P Sundarraj said.
Earlier on July 30, Security forces neutralised a Naxalite in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.
According to Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range), P Sundarraj, "A Naxalite, identified as a Kerlapal Area Committee Member, carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, has been eliminated in the Donginpara encounter. Three District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans sustained injuries due to a pressure IED blast in this operation. Barrel Grenade Launcher (BGL) launcher weapon, a large quantity of explosives, and Maoist materials were recovered from the encounter site."