Fierce Odisha-Chhattisgarh Border Gunfight Claims Lives of Maoists

A gunfight between security forces and Maoists at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border resulted in the death of two female Maoists. The joint operation continued as a significant cache of arms was seized. The identities of the deceased remain unknown as efforts to apprehend remaining extremists proceed.

A violent encounter between security forces and left-wing extremists erupted at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least two female Maoists, according to DGP Y B Khurania.

In the joint operation, Odisha police's Special Operation Group, Chhattisgarh's E-30 force, and the CRPF seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The operation commenced on Sunday night following intelligence about Maoist presence in the Kularighat reserve forest.

The operation is ongoing, with a massive search in the area, and substantial firearms, ammunition, and IEDs have been recovered by the forces. The identities of the deceased Maoists are yet to be determined.