Odisha: Maoists killed in gunfight

Bhubaneswar: At least two Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in a forested area in Odisha’s Koraput district on Tuesday, police said. [caption id=“attachment_1418831” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Maoists at a drill. Agencies.[/caption] The exchange of fire took place near Potangi, over 500 km from Bhubaneshwar, after the rebels opened fire at a police team engaged in anti-Maoist operations. Police retaliated and two Maoists - in their 30s - were killed in the exchange of fire, Superintendent of Police Avinash Kumar told IANS. A few rifles and magazines were found at the site. Koraput is considered a Maoist stronghold. IANS