Bhubaneswar(Odisha): Two Maoists, including a woman, were killed during an exchange of fire with security forces in Swabhiman Anchal of Odisha's Malkangiri district on Sunday.
The incident took place in Gajalmamudi area when the insurgents were engaged by the Special Operations Group (SOG), police said.
The SOG team retaliated after the rebels opened fire on them, according to police.
A huge cache of explosives and Maoist articles were seized by the security personnel from the spot.
Police said searches and combing operations have been intensified in the area.
"Odisha police is determined to drive away the Maoists from Swabhiman Anchal. I again urge them to surrender before the Odisha police," a police officer said.
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