Two Naxals killed, three held in Chhattisgarh

Two Naxals were gunned down by the police today, while three others were captured in separate incidents in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, officials said.
       
Police department spokesman, inspector general RK Vij told PTI that two Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in jungles near Bechapal village, while others managed to escape taking advantage of thick forest cover.
       
Arms and explosives were also seized from the spot, he said.
       
In the other incident, three extremists were arrested after a chase by the police near Tumnar village, Vij said.
       
The nabbed Naxals are facing several criminal cases, including murder and attempt to murder, the police officer said.