2 female Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Odisha’s Balangir

Balangir: Two female Maoists were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with security personnel in Gandhamardhan hills of Balangir district in Odisha here today. The combing operation was carried out by the SOG (Special Operation Group) based on specific intelligence and continued for about half an hour.

Later during search of the area, bodies of two female Maoists in uniform and two INSAS rifles were recovered, a police release stated. It was also mentioned that both the deceased ultras were of area committee member rank and hailed from Chhattisgarh. They belonged to Bolangir-Bargarh-Mahasamud division.

Following the fire exchange, official sources said combing operations have been intensified and more teams pressed into the area. Police also appealed to Maoists to shun violence and join the mainstream.