Philbani (25/10/2024): An exchange of fire broke out between Maoists and security personnel in Kandhamal district today on Friday,
leading to Neutralisation of one Maoist Cadre.
On receipt of an intelligence input, an operation comprising two Special Operation Group (SOG)
teams was launched in Budanai Reserve forest under Baliguda
Police Station of Kandhamal district on 23.10.2024.
In course of the
operation, there was an exchange of Fire between SOG and Naxals
today at around 9 AM.
During search of the area, body of 1 male
Maoist Cadre (in uniform) along with 1 AK 47 rifle was recovered.
Preliminary enquiry reveals deceased a senior ranked cadre of
CPI(M) belonging to Kandhmal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh
Division (KKBN division) of Maoists operating in Kandhmal district.
Further search of the area and operation is in progress.
Further
details of the seized articles will be shared in due course.
In 2024, till date 5 Maoists have been neutralised in Odisha.
DGP
Odisha has congratulated Kandhamal Police, Intelligence
Directorate and Operational Headquarters for the achievement.