Kandhamal Encounter: Maoist Killed in Gunfight with Security Forces in Odisha
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: October 25, 2024 17:55 IST2024-10-25T17:55:12+5:302024-10-25T17:55:59+5:30
A Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Budanai reserve forest area on ...
Kandhamal Encounter: Maoist Killed in Gunfight with Security Forces in Odisha
A Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Budanai reserve forest area on Friday, police said. The encounter occurred around 9 a.m. during an operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) against Naxalites in Kandhamal.
One Maoist killed in an encounter with SOG Teams in Kandhmal. One AK 47 rifle seized. Further Operations in the area have been intensified. DGP congratulates Kandhmal Police, Intelligence Directorate and Operational Headquarters.
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) October 25, 2024
The Odisha Police confirmed the operation on X, congratulating the Kandhamal Police, Intelligence Directorate, and Operational Headquarters for their efforts.
According to the reports, after the gunfight, security personnel recovered the body of the deceased Maoist, described as a senior cadre of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), along with an AK-47 rifle.
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