Three alleged Maoists, including a woman, were gunned down during an encounter with security forces in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat on Monday.
According to State Home Minister Narottam Mishra, the slain left wing extremists were collectively carrying a reward of ₹30 lakh on their head. The Hawk Force, the State's elite combat unit raised to tackle armed threats, was involved in the encounter, said Mr. Mishra.