Odisha: Security Forces Thwart Maoist Attack Plan in Balangir
Balangir: Security forces today thwarted Maoists’ plan to carry out attacks in Odisha’s Balangir district.
A composite team of SOG and DVF of Odisha Police launched an anti-Maoist operation in Bender 1 Reserve Forest area under Belpada PS of Balangir district and recovered arms and ammunition from the Maoist camp.
Basing on specific and credible information regarding movement of a group (10-15) of armed CPI (Maoist) cadres in Bender 1 Reserve Forest area under Belpada PS and their plan to carry out attacks, an operation was launched in the area by composite team of SOG and DVF, the police said.
The operational teams came under heavy fire from the Maoist cadres, which led to exchange of fire.
Maoists managed to escape taking cover of the terrain, the police said.
Two number of 12 bore guns, three radio sets, solar light and other camp articles have been recovered from the Maoist camp.