A squad of the special anti-Naxal operations force of the state police 'C-60' was out in the jungles of the district clearing the road for a polling party to retreat when a strong squuad of Naxals ambushed them and engaged them in gunfire.
Special Inspector General (Anti-Naxal Operations) A K Singh said while one commando was killed, five others were injured in the encounter.
The ambush took place near the Asa village under Aheri police station area of the district.