In Chhattisgarh, five policemen have been killed in an encounter with the naxalites in the Kanker district this morning. The deceased include three BSF jawans, one constable of the District Force and one SPO. The dead bodies of the victims have since been brought to the Durg Kondal police station in the Kanker district. According to police sources, the naxalites hiding in the jungles of Bhuski opened fire at a police search party this morning in which five jawans were killed. Additional police party has been sent to the spot for further investigation. In another encounter between the police and the naxlaites in the Bijapur district, one naxlite has been injured who has been admitted to the Bijapur district hospital. The encounter took place near Mankeli village this morning.