The encounter took place near Gobel and Thulthuli villages under Orcha police station limits on Friday. While police earlier said seven Naxalites were killed, they later revised the toll to six, that included three women.

The surrendered Naxalites received Rs 25,000 each and will be rehabilitated under the government’s policy, police officials confirmed.

The gunfight took place in a forest near Pidia village under Gangaloor police station limits when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation, a senior police official informed.

In a significant development in the ongoing battle against left-wing extremism, security forces have achieved a crucial victory in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur-Kanker Border area.

Two women among those dead, say police sources.