Security forces recovered some Maoist articles from a cave near Sasiketa village under the Gochhapada police station in Kandhamal district during a combing operation on June 9.
Kandhamal SP Vinit Agarwal on Sunday said that during a joint operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel recovered gelatin sticks, handmade INSAS magazine, combat uniforms, solar plate, medicine, contraceptive ,axe, compass box, rifle sling, whistle cord, ,knife, camouflage cap and Maoist literature from near the cave.
It is suspected that the articles belonged to the ultras of the KKBN Division who are active in the district. He said the Red rebels are back foot due to intensive anti-Maoist drive by police.
He said investigation is on if some locals are involved with the ultras.
The SP appealed to the Maoist cadres to shun violence and join the mainstream and avail the benefits of the surrender policy of the Government.