In Orissa, three Maoists were killed in an encounter between police and Maoists under Bisra police limits in Sundergarh today. According to police source, the encounter took place during a joint combing operation by CRPF jawan and state police in Saranda forest under Bisra police limits.The security forces have recovered the bodies of the rebels. One of them has been identified as Mohd. Musleem, claimed to be self styled area commander of Maoists in Jharkhand. The Police have seized a rifle, pistol and few quantity of catridges from the spot.