Maoist killed in gunfight with security forces

BERHAMPUR: A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces at Sesar-Adangi forest within Baliguda police limits of Kandhamal district on Friday.

Sources said two teams of SOG, engaged in a combing operation in the forest since October 23, came under fire on the day.

As the teams retaliated, a Maoist believed to be a senior cadre of CPI (Maoist) of Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh Division was killed in the gunfight.

While the identity of the Maoist is yet to be ascertained, the uniform he was wearing at the time of the encounter suggests he could be a senior member of the banned outfit.