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India Jun 30, 2025

Two Maoists killed in Odisha Police operation

Odisha Police took down two Maoist insurgents—Manku and Chandan—in Kandhamal district on Monday morning.
Acting on a tip-off about suspicious activity near Baliguda's protected forest, the District Voluntary Force (DVF) moved in quickly and neutralized the threat.

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Stash of weapons recovered from site

After the encounter, police found a stash of weapons and communication gear at the site, including a rifle, revolvers, cartridges, walkie-talkies, and batteries.
Odisha's top cop Y B Khurania praised the local team for their fast response.
Security has now been tightened in the area as part of ongoing efforts to tackle Maoist activity in Odisha.