An encounter between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Force (SF) personnel took place in the Basaguda-Pamed-Usoor tri-junction area in Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh on June 7, reports The Hindu. The joint operation against the Maoists was conducted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s jungle warfare unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) CoBRA and Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF). Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, P Sundarraj said, "There was an exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces in the Basaguda-Pamed-Usoor tri-junction area of Bijapur district. Security forces are fine; any damage to Naxals would be clear only after the completion of search operations. Since the search operations are still on, for security reasons more details would be disclosed after the operation is completed.