An encounter between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and troops of 205 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) resulted in killing of one Maoist cadre near a forest area under Rajauli subdivision in Nawada District of Bihar early on March 18 (today), reports India.com. However, the Security Forces (SFs) have not suffered any casualty in the encounter. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be established and more details are still awaited as intermittent firing is still underway at the time of reporting.