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Maoists torch vehicles in Odisha-Chhattisgarh border

Makangiri: Maoists have allegedly torched vehicles in the border area of Malkangiri and Chhattisgarh said reliable reports in this regard on Friday.

According to reports, a bridge was being constructed in Jibalapadar village, as many as 50 armed Maoists torched the tractor and the cement mixer.

Latest reports say that the police have reached the spot an have launched an investigation into the matter. Detailed reports awaited in this matter.

On January 30, three CRPF jawans were martyred while 14 others were injured during an exchange of fire with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The incident occurred near Tekalgudem village of the district.

According to reports, a joint security personnel team of 201 battalion of CoBRA and 150 battalion of the CRPF was out on a search operation when the exchange of fire occurred. The team was working in the area to establish a Forward Operating Base (FOB).

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