Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were killed in an exchange of fire with Police personnel in Chennapuram forest area under Charla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on September 23, reports The New Indian Express. As Police personnel were combing the said area, several Maoists came into a face-off with the forces. When asked to surrender, the Maoists opened fire at the Police team, forcing the latter to open fire in self-defense, resulting in the death of three Maoists. While the remaining cadres managed to escape taking advantage of the dense forest, Police recovered one 8 mm rifle, blasting materials and other items from the spot. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.