An encounter broke out between security personnel and Naxalites along the border of Narayanpur and Kanker districts in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, a senior police official said.

He said that the gunfight broke out at around 8 am in the forest of Maad along the inter-district border, and the intermittent exchange of fire was still underway.

The joint team of security personnel were involved in the action and they are reported to be safe, he also said.

Further details are awaited, the official added.

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