In a joint operation by Special Operations Group (SOG), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and CRPF personnel, a Maoist camp was busted in Chattardandi Reserve forest under the Tureikela police station in the district on Thursday.
On a tipoff, the security forces conducted a raid and seized uniforms, kit bags, water jerkins, radios, solar plate, Maoist literature and posters from the spot, said Balangir SP KV Subramanium at a Press conference here.
However, taking advantage of the dense forests and difficult terrain 10 to 15 rebels, who had congregated at the camp managed to flee. Combing operations are on to trace them, said the SP.