Security forces exchange fire with Maoists in Odisha's Kandhamal, recover arms

Security forces engaged in a gun battle with Maoists in the forest of Kandhamal in Odisha. Various arms, ammunition, medicines and Maoist literature have been seized by the forces. Further search operations are underway.

An exchange of fire took place between security forces and Maoists on Monday during a combing operation in the forest of Kandhamal in Odisha. Security forces have seized arms, ammunition, medicines and Maoist literature from the spot. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of Red Rebels in Gochhapada Police Station limits, the Kandhamal Police launched a search and combing operation in Kandhamal district.