2 SLR, three nation made rifles have been recovered from the spot: Police (Representational)
Kalahandi, Odisha:
4 Maoists have been killed and a Particular Operation Group (SOG) jawan was injured, following an encounter at Kalahandi-Kandhamal border, the Odisha Police stated on Wednesday.
As per the police, the alternate of fireside came about at 11 am after a staff of Particular Operations Group (SOG), District Voluntary Drive (DVF) when subjected to heavy firing by Maoists. It lasted for half an hour.
“On the premise of dependable intelligence enter, an operation was launched on September eight in Kalahandi alongside Kandhamal border, by Kalahandi police. Two composite groups of SOG and DVF participated on this operation. An alternate of fireside came about within the morning on Wednesday round 11.00 AM,” it stated.
“One staff of SOG, DVF, when subjected to heavy firing from the Maoists, resorted to retaliatory fireplace. This alternate of fireside lasted for half an hour,” the Odisha Police additional added.
“On this alternate of fireside, 4 Maoists have been neutralized and one SOG Jawan has been injured. The injured Jawan is being evacuated. Extra groups of SOG, DVF, and CRPF have been despatched to the world for combing and search operation,” the Odisha Police knowledgeable.
In accordance with the police, about 2 SLR and three nations made Rifles are recovered from the spot, together with different ammunition and personnel belongings of Maoists, the police added.
Extra groups of SOG, DVF, and CRPF have been despatched to the world for combing and search operation, it additional stated.
