The encounter, involving the District Reserve Guard (DRG), resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, a 9mm pistol, and a significant cache of ammunition.
Among them, Lakkhu Karam, a divisional committee member, and platoon party committee members Laxmi Madvi and Chinni Sodhi carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh each.
The Chhattisgarh government steps up development efforts in Bastar with a three-year action plan to strengthen public trust as the fight against Maoists enters a decisive phase.