Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with Special Task Force in Chhattisgarh today. Inspecter General of Police Bastar Range S.R.P. Kalluri said that Maoists attacked a joint team of STF and District force near Bedma village in Kondagaon district.Security personnel retaliated and the firing continued for about an hour.

Meanwhile, Maoists abducted two traders from Bijapur district of tribal Bastar division today.