Four cadres the banned CPI (Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Odisha’s Kandhamal, State police said on Sunday.
Personnel of the Special Operation Group, a dedicated anti-naxal force, and District Voluntary Force, a special constabulary unit of the Odisha Police, had participated in the encounter with Left-wing extremists. The encounter was reported to have taken place close to Tumudibandh area of Kandhamal, sources said.
“We have received information about the death of four CPI (Maoist) cadres. More forces are being sent to the spot to carry out combing operation,” Amitabh Thakur, Inspector General of Police (Operation), told The Hindu over phone.
On Thursday last, security forces busted a Maoist camp near Samarbandh village under Phiringia block in Kandhamal. They had recovered 15 kg of explosives, 28 detonators, tiffin boxes, shoes, bags and Maoist literature. The CPI (Maoist) cadres of Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Nayagarh and Boudh division are active in the area.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath