An encounter took place on Thursday morning between security forces and Maoist in the forests of Bagdu and Peshar police station area of the district. During this one Naxalite was killed, while two others were injured. Both the injured Maoists have been arrested and have been admitted at Lohardaga Sadar Hospital for treatment. The slain Naxal has been identified as Chandravahan Oraon. It was told that on the information about the presence of an armed squad of Naxalites in Korgo forest, a joint team of police and security forces had gone out for search. Meanwhile, the Naxalites suddenly started firing on the security forces. The security forces also retaliated by taking the front. According to sources, this squad of Naxalites is being led by Ravindra Ganjhu, the zonal commander of the Maoist organization. Security forces have recovered the dead body of Naxalite Chandravahan Oraon who was killed during the encounter. Apart from this, the two Naxalites who have been arrested in the injured hall have been identified as Chandrabhan Pahan and Govind Birjia. Both of them have also got bullets. A reward of five lakh each has been declared on both these Naxalites. They are being treated at Lohardaga Sadar Hospital amid tight security. CRPF 158 Battalion, Jharkhand Police and District Force jawans and officers are involved in this campaign. After the encounter is over, the police cordoned off the entire forest and is conducting a search operation. According to the security forces, many more Naxalites may be hiding in the forest after ambushing them.