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Contractor shot dead by Maoists in Odisha

A civil contractor Rajendra Sahu was shot dead in broad daylight by suspected Maoists near the weekly market of Malipada village of Lanjigarh block on Sunday.

Published: 22nd July 2019 07:38 AM  |   Last Updated: 22nd July 2019 07:38 AM   |  A+A A-

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By Express News Service

BHAWANIPATNA: A civil contractor Rajendra Sahu was shot dead in broad daylight by suspected Maoists near the weekly market of Malipada village of Lanjigarh block on Sunday.

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Sources said the Maoists called Sahu to a spot near the market and shot him dead alleging he was a police informer. They also set the contractor’s motorcycle on fire. The incident occurred around 12 km from the CRPF camp at Bijepur.

A hand written leaflet of Rayagada area committee of CPI (Maoist) was found near the spot. It stated that the deceased was a police informer and worked as an agent of private companies. It also said Sahu was exploiting villagers of the area.

Kandhamal Superintendent of Police  (SP) B Gangadhar said investigation is on to ascertain whether the murder was the handiwork of Maoists. Patrolling and combing operations have been intensified in the area, added the SP.