4 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Odisha


The encounter took place in a dense forest in Odisha’s Kandhamal district. (Representational image)

Bhubaneswar:

At least four Maoists were gunned down during an exchange of fire with security forces in a dense forest in Odisha”s Kandhamal district on Sunday, a top police officer said.

Some rebels have also suffered injuries in the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay said.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF) officers had launched a raid in the forest in Tumudibandha area of Kandhamal district early in the day, he said.

As the security personnel approached their hideout, the Maoists opened fire and a gun battle ensued, leading to the death of the four rebels.

A huge cache of arms and ammunition has been seized from the area, the DGP said.

All four of them are suspected to be members of the Bansadhara-Nagavali-Ghumusar division of the banned CPI (Maoist), he said, adding that a massive combing operation is underway in the area.
Kandhamal SP Prateek Singh, who rushed to the site along with other senior police officers, said a woman cadre was among the Maoists killed in the encounter.

Congratulating the security forces, Chief Secretary A K Tripathy said the operation has strengthened Odisha’s resolve to fight extremism.

“Congrats to Officers & Jawans of Odisha Police on successful ops in Kandhamal. Their brave action is much appreciated. Death of 4 Maoist confirmed. This strengthens our resolve to free our state from extremism and spur all round development in the state,” he tweeted.

Earlier this week, a Maoist camp was busted and explosives seized by security personnel in Phiringia area of Kandhamal.





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