Two Maoists killed in Odisha

At least two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in a forest along the Ganjam-Kandhamal border in Odisha on Sunday, a police officer said. The encounter took place in the Karada forest area within the jurisdiction of the Raikia police station in the Kandhamal district, SP Harisha BC said.

The deceased have been identified as Jagesh, an area committee member, and Rashmi, a party member of the CPI (Maoists).

According to police, both had a combined bounty of Rs 27.50 lakh on their heads.

Belonging to the Kalahandi Kandhamal Boudh Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI (Maoists), the deceased were very active in the district and allegedly involved in several violent incidents, police added.