A group of armed Maoists attacked a Border Security Force (BSF) camp at Bhejangiwada under Balimela block in Malkangiri district on late Monday night.
According to Western Range IG YK Jethwa, a group of Maoists resorted to firing at the camp from its three sides which was immediately retaliated by the sentries on durty, he added. Around 500 rounds of fire were exchanged during the gun battle that continued for about two hours following which the Maoists were forced to flee the area, Jethwa said, adding, there were no casualties in either side.The IG said that combing operations in the area have been further intensified.