A Naxal was killed during an encounter with security forces here on Wednesday, police said.
IG Bastar P Sundarraj said, "The Naxal has been identified as Kadti Mutta, Janmilitia commander carrying a reward of Rs 1,00,000 on him."
"A country-made weapon with huge quantities of explosives and camping material were also recovered from the spot," the IG said.
"It was a joint operation of CoBRA/STF/DRG. Exchange of fire took place with Sukma DRG," he added.
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