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Maoist leader shot dead in Odisha
The Hindu
Security forces in Odisha shot down a top-rung Maoist leader carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head on Friday. “A Maoist cadre was killed following an encounter with Special Operation Group personne
Security forces in Odisha shot down a top-rung Maoist leader carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head on Friday. “A Maoist cadre was killed following an encounter with Special Operation Group personnel at Jhanj Reserve Forest of Ganjaguda area under Padampur sub-division of Bargarh early this morning. As an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the spot, it is believed that the deceased person is a high-ranking cadre,” said Director General of Police Abhay. Later, the deceased cadre was identified as Rabindra, a senior member of Bargarh-Balangir Maoist committee.More Related News