On May 3, an encounter broke out between the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) while conducting a search operation in the Raigudam area in the Sukma District of Bastar division of Chattisgarh, reports ETV Bharat. All personnel are reported to be safe.