Maoists confirm death of two of their cadres in Narayanpatna

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Maoists confirm death of two of their cadres in Narayanpatna


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Attack on the police station was averted on May 8


BERHAMPUR: Maoists confirmed that two of their cadres had died in the encounter with security forces in Narayanpatna block in Koraput district on May 9.
Through a press release sent to a vernacular daily they confirmed these deaths.
This release was signed by Bhaskar, the central zone secretary of the Andhra Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC).
One of the slain Maoists was Jeevan who was using aliases like Veeresh, Suryam or Prakash. He was part of the central region command of Maoist outfit.
The other Maoist cadre killed was Nandal alias Jagdish. He was working as a guard for the Maoists. The Maoists claimed that they had cremated both bodies in a secret place.
Reacting to this revelation the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police, Sanjeev Panda said the security forces during their combing operation following the encounter had come across ample proof that some Maoists had been killed and several others had been injured during the encounter in Narayanpatna block on May 8 night and following morning.
But police had not been able to seize anybody or nab any injured Maoist as the bodies were dragged away into the jungle.
It may be noted that a Maoist attack on Narayanpatna police station in Koraput district in south Orissa was averted by the vigilant joint effort of security personnel on May 8 night.
Heavy exchange of fire had occurred between the personnel of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Orissa Police, Greyhound forces from adjoining Andhra Pradesh on May 8 evening and on the morning next day in the forest near Podapadar under Narayanpatna police station limits. No security personnel were hurt in this encounter but as per Mr. Panda the marks of heavy bleeding and dragging of bodies at the spot of encounter hinted at casualties and injuries on Maoist side.
Now the Maoists have confirmed two deaths of their cadres in this incident.






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