Boudh: Two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Odisha’s Boudh district on Thursday morning, police said.
Director of intelligence, Soumendra Priyadarshi said the bodies of two Maoist cadres were recovered by the elite anti naxal force special operations group after an exchange of fire with a group of Maoists in Parhel reserve forest area of Boudh district.
“We are trying to identify them with the help of surrendered rebels. One more Maoist is also injured during the encounter. Explosives and arms such as under barrel grenade launcher have been seized from the spot,” said Priyadarshi.
Boudh will go to the polls on May 20. (Agencies)
