Hardcore Maoist cadre Kishore was gunned down and another sustained injuries in an exchange of fire with security forces in a forest in Malkangiri district on Thursday.There were no reports of any casualty or injury to police personnel in the encounter.
Receiving inputs, paramilitary and police personnel launched a combing operation in the Jantri forest of Swabhiman Anchal of the district early in the day. As the security personnel approached their hideout, the red rebels opened fire and a gun battle ensued, leading to the death of one Maoist. Another Maoist has been injured in the operation, said Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay.
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifle and explosives, were seized from the area, the DGP said.The DGP has praised the combing operations and coordination between the security forces in the LWE areas. “There was an exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists today in Swabhiman Anchal.
The dead body of a Maoist with AK 47 has been recovered and another injured is being evacuated. All the security force personnel are safe. Well done security forces,” the DGP said in a tweet.
