.........JAJPUR: SECURITY forces ran down a hideout of the Maoists in the dense forests on Jajpur-Dhenkanal border on Monday. While ultras fled the scene after heavy exchange of fire, anti-Naxal team recovered explosives, firearms, electronic gadgets and logistics from the camp.


Acting on an intelligence input, a team of Special Operations Group and police of Jajpur and Keonjhar districts jointly raided the hideout in Nagara forest. Surprised by the combing operation, the ultras resorted to heavy firing. “The exchange continued from 12 noon to 2 pm. We raided a camp of the Maoist and recovered guns, live cartridges, a laptop, logistic equipment among other things,” said Jajpur SP D S Kuttey, who participated in the operation.

While it was not known if ultras sustained any fatalities, police were combing the area till reports last came in. At least three guns, several bundles of explosives, a laptop, solar lights and literature were seized from the camp.

Additional forces have been mobilised to intensify search operation. The operation will continue throughout the night, Kuttey said.

The security personnel of both the districts had undertaken a combing operation in the dense forest area on the border of Dhenkanal, Jajpur and Keonjhar districts last week too.