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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2021
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January - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire near Lengerimunda village at Chakapad area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 7, reports The New Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was launched by a joint team of Specia
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire near Lengerimunda village at Chakapad area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 7, reports The New Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was launched by a joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Volunteer Force (DVF) near the said village. While combing operation was underway, the rebels resorted to heavy firing and hurled grenades.The SFs retaliated following which the Maoists escaped taking advantage of the dense forest cover. While no casualty was reported from either side in the incident, the SFs recovered a detonator, two hand grenades, country-made guns, two magazines, haversacks, black uniforms, medicines, clothes and utensils from the camp.
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January - 31 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Nunkhari forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 31, reports Outlook. The exchange of fire took place when personnel of the Sp
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Nunkhari forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 31, reports Outlook. The exchange of fire took place when personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of the Odisha Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) were carrying out a joint anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in the said forest. The Maoists opened fire at the SF personnel and in ensued gun-battle the Maoist was killed. A country-made gun, a pistol and huge quantities of ammunition, explosives and other articles were recovered from the area. The slain Maoist’s identity is yet to be ascertained.
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February - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered two 12 bore guns and items including three radio sets, solar light and other camp materials following an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Bender 1 Reserve Forest area under Belpada Police Station limits in Bolangir Dis
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two 12 bore guns and items including three radio sets, solar light and other camp materials following an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Bender 1 Reserve Forest area under Belpada Police Station limits in Bolangir District of Odisha on February 1, reports United News of India. Acting on specific information about the movement of 10 to 15 armed Maoists in the Bender Reserve forest area and their plan to carry out attacks, an operation was launched in the area by a composite team of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF). The operational team came under heavy fire from the CPI-Maoist cadres which led to the exchange of fire. While the Maoists managed to escape taking cover of the terrain, the SFs recovered the guns and other materials from the Maoist camp.
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March - 14 
An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Muduliguda forest under Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cut-off area) in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on March 14 (today), reports Odisha TV. Acting on a tip-o
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An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Muduliguda forest under Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cut-off area) in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on March 14 (today), reports Odisha TV. Acting on a tip-off about the camps of the Naxals[Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] in Muduliguda, the Police launched a search operation in the area.Police sources said the members of the banned outfit spotted the SFs advancing towards them and opened fire at them. The security personnel retaliated. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Rishikesh Dnyandeo Khilari, informed that the Security Force (SF) personnel have seized a huge cache of Maoist articles while the details were awaited.
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March - 29 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a dense forest near Raighara village under Gochhada Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha, on March 29, reports Outlook. No casualty was reported from either side
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a dense forest near Raighara village under Gochhada Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha, on March 29, reports Outlook. No casualty was reported from either side in the gun-battle. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Kandhamal launched an operation. When the Maoists noticed the SFs, they started firing at the personnel who asked them to surrender. As the ultras did not pay heed to the order, personnel of the joint team returned the fire forcing the rebels to retreat leaving behind their belongings. Articles such as a 12-volt battery, flexible wire and some raw food materials were recovered from the spot.
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April - 5 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police near Kolampara village under the Gocchapada Police Station in Kandhamal District of Odisha during a combing operation on April 5, reports The Pioneer. Following intelligence inputs, a team of the Sp
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police near Kolampara village under the Gocchapada Police Station in Kandhamal District of Odisha during a combing operation on April 5, reports The Pioneer. Following intelligence inputs, a team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched a search operation. But spotting the security personnel, the Maoists fired indiscriminately leading to exchange of fire by Security Forces (SFs) in retaliation, however, after the encounter which lasted 20 to 25 minutes, the Maoists escaped from the spot taking advantage of the difficult terrain. Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinit Agarwal, on April 7, said, the Maoists might belong to the 'Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division' led by Dasaru. The Police team seized solar plates, flexible wire, haversack, medicine, Maoist literature, camp article, charge light and codex wire from the spot.
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April - 23 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in a forested area under Madanpur-Rampur Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 23, reports OMMCOM NEWS. Odisha Police accompanied by teams
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in a forested area under Madanpur-Rampur Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 23, reports OMMCOM NEWS. Odisha Police accompanied by teams of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force DVF personnel conducted search operations in the forest area based on the intelligence inputs. SFs asked CPI-Maoist cadres to surrender arms, the Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] resorted to indiscriminate firing and the SOG team had to fire in self-defence. CPI-Maoist cadres also exploded some Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) during the encounter. Police recovered many incriminating CPI-Maoist articles, camping materials, live ammunition have been recovered from the spot with dead body of unidentified woman CPI-Maoist cadre, after the encounter, said press note released by Police.
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June - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Jhanj reserve forest near Ganjaguda village under Padampur Police limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on June 11 (today) morning, reports Ommcom News. Director General of Police (DGP), Abha
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Jhanj reserve forest near Ganjaguda village under Padampur Police limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on June 11 (today) morning, reports Ommcom News. Director General of Police (DGP), Abhay, said that a group of Maoists started firing at a joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) during a combing operation in the area early in the morning. The SFs retaliated and killed one Maoist who was in uniform. An AK-47 rifle, three AK-47 magazines, live ammunition, and other camping materials were recovered from the spot. DGP, Abhay, further said that as the AK-47 rifle is used by senior cadres in the Maoist organisation, the deceased is suspected to be a senior cadre Maoist. Efforts are underway to establish his identity. He also appealed to the Maoists to lay down their arms, surrender, and join the national mainstream. Odisha Government has a very generous rehabilitation policy for surrendered Maoists which they should use, added the DGP.
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June - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a forest near Kulabeda village in Malkangiri District in Odisha following an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 15, reports The New Indian Express. Acting on intelligence inputs ab
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a forest near Kulabeda village in Malkangiri District in Odisha following an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 15, reports The New Indian Express. Acting on intelligence inputs about a gathering of armed CPI-Maoist cadres for carrying out subversive activities, a search and area domination operation was launched by SFs in bordering areas of Malkangiri and Koraput Districts in Odisha. When the combing operation was on in the jungle area near Kulabeda village, there was sudden unprovoked firing from the CPI-Maoist cadres. The SFs retaliated and started controlled firing after warning and appealing to the Maoists. However, the Maoists managed to flee the area taking advantage of the jungle and hilly terrain. After the exchange of fire, a search operation was conducted during which the arms and ammunition were seized from the area, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Rishikesh D Khilari. SFs recovered one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, 19 rounds of 5.56x39 mm ammunition, 15 rounds of 7.62x45 mm ammunition, one AK-47 magazine, two INSAS magazine, four Maoist kit bags, two magazine pouchs, one digital camera, detonators, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials, power banks, medicine and Maoist literature from the site.
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June - 21 
Security Force (SF) personnel comprised of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF), exchanged fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation inside a forest near Kumbhaharu village in Gochhapada Police Station limits in Kandhamal
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Security Force (SF) personnel comprised of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF), exchanged fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation inside a forest near Kumbhaharu village in Gochhapada Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on June 21, reports Odisha Bytes. After an hour-long exchange of fire, the Maoists fled the area by taking the benefit of dense forest and difficult terrain. During search operation one .303 rifle, three bullets, one HD cartridge, one 12 Bore country-made gun, three INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles, three INSAS magazines, seven electric detonators and several Maoist articles were recovered from a Maoist camp.
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July - 10 
At least two personnel of Odisha Police's elite Special Operation Group (SOG) were injured in an encounter between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 10, reports India Today. As per reports, an operation was la
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At least two personnel of Odisha Police's elite Special Operation Group (SOG) were injured in an encounter between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 10, reports India Today. As per reports, an operation was launched in Uma forests under Gocchapada Police Station limits in Kandhamal District based on intelligence inputs on the presence of Maoists of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division. During the combing operation, Maoists allegedly opened fire on the SFs, and encounter followed, during which heavy ammunition was reportedly used by the Maoists. Some Maoists are suspected to have been injured when the SFs fired in retaliation.
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September - 21 
An exchange of fire is underway between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kerimiti Forest under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on September 21, reports Pragativadi News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Prahlad Sahai Meena
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An exchange of fire is underway between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kerimiti Forest under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on September 21, reports Pragativadi News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Prahlad Sahai Meena in a press briefing, informed that following information on Maoist activities in Tulsi Hill area personnel of Malkangiri District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police launched a combing operation, and when the SFs were between Kerimiti and Chandametta Village, the Maoists opened fire on them. The SFs retaliated with continuous firing, SP, Meena added. At the time of this report, however, no loss of life has been reported from any side so far.
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October - 12 
Three Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two women cadres have been shot dead in an encounter during a gunfight near Tulsi Pahad (Hill) under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 12 (today), reports Kalinga TV. Reportedly, a combing operation
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Three Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two women cadres have been shot dead in an encounter during a gunfight near Tulsi Pahad (Hill) under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 12 (today), reports Kalinga TV. Reportedly, a combing operation by a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) had been launched following which the firing exchange took place, and as a result, two women Maoists along with one male Maoist cadre were killed, while others managed to escape from the area. A SOG trooper also sustained injuries during the exchange of bullets. Till the last reports came in, two guns, one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and several incriminating materials were recovered from the spot. The identities of the slain Maoist are yet to be ascertained.
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October - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire in yet another gun battle in Tulasi forest range in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 15, reports Odisha TV. Senior Police officials said, this is the second instance of fierce gun battle b
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The Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Community Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire in yet another gun battle in Tulasi forest range in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 15, reports Odisha TV. Senior Police officials said, this is the second instance of fierce gun battle between the Maoists and SFs reported from the area in the past one week. As per reports, a team of Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF), had launched a combing operation after getting inputs regarding the presence and movement of the Maoists in the region. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire on them. The SFs retaliated by firing back. It is suspected that the Maoists again regrouped near the spot where three of their cadres were recently gun downed by the SFs. Around 30 to 40 Maoists were present in the camp, sources said. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that three Maoists cadres, including two women cadres, had been killed in an encounter in Tulasi forest range in Malkangiri District on October 12.
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November - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Sagada forest area in Kalahandi District on November 7, reports Orissa Post. According to a source, the Police were tipped-off that the Maoists were camping in Sagada forest. Swing
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Sagada forest area in Kalahandi District on November 7, reports Orissa Post. According to a source, the Police were tipped-off that the Maoists were camping in Sagada forest. Swinging into action, Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel launched a combing operation, and seeing the SF personnel marching towards them, the Maoists opened fire. In retaliation, the SFs too opened fire. While there were no reports of casualties among the SFs, a Maoist was gunned down in the shootout, whose identity is yet to be established. The ultras taking advantage of dense forest changed their location, and the Police are learnt to have recovered several articles from the spot of encounter.
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November - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition after an exchange of fire with cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sagada reserve forest under Bhawanipatna Sadar Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on November 7, reports The New Indian Express. Kalahandi Superinte
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition after an exchange of fire with cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sagada reserve forest under Bhawanipatna Sadar Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on November 7, reports The New Indian Express. Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP) Saravana Vivek on November 9 said basing on reliable information about movement of armed Maoists, a search operation was launched by Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel in Sagada forest on November 7. There was an exchange of fire following which the rebels managed to escape taking advantage of the difficult terrain. On search, one rifle, live ammunition, magazine pouch, battery, knives and Maoist literature were recovered from the spot.
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November - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed following an exchange of fire with the Security Force (SF) personnel in forest area near Junanibahal village under Khaprakhol Police limits in Bolangir District of Odisha on November 27, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoist is identifi
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed following an exchange of fire with the Security Force (SF) personnel in forest area near Junanibahal village under Khaprakhol Police limits in Bolangir District of Odisha on November 27, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoist is identified as Shankar, a key member of the ‘Bolangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division (BBM) Division' of CPI-Maoist. A Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), some ammunition and other articles were recovered from the encounter spot. As per reports, a team of the Bolangir Police along with the District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched a combing operation after getting information regarding the presence of some Maoists in the area. Director General of Police (DGP), Abhay on November 28 said the ultras initially opened fire at the security personnel and in the retaliatory fire Shankar was killed. “As the operation was carried out in night, we suspect that there were six to eight Maoists, who managed to escape from the spot. Combing operations are continuing in the region,” said DGP, Abhay.
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December - 16 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in the Patadhara Reserve Forest area under Sinapalli Police limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border on December 16, reports o
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in the Patadhara Reserve Forest area under Sinapalli Police limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border on December 16, reports ommcomnews.com. “When a joint operation was being launched by SOG [Special Operation Group], CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] and DVF [District Voluntary Force] personnel in the Patadhara reserve forest an exchange of fire took place between Naxals and a SOG team,” informed Pratyush Dibakar, Superintendent of Police (SP), Nuapada addressing a presser. Dibakar said that Naxals on seeing the security personnel fired at them first, following which security personnel returned the fire. “Our teams fired around 49 rounds. The Naxals managed to escape taking advantage of the hilly terrain and forest cover. During the search our teams have recovered some articles,” the SP added.
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December - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted following an exchange of fire between a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists at Patadhara Reserve Forest under Boden block in Nuapada District early on December 25 (today), reports Kalinga TV. The combing operation by the
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted following an exchange of fire between a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists at Patadhara Reserve Forest under Boden block in Nuapada District early on December 25 (today), reports Kalinga TV. The combing operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) took place at Patadhara Reserve Forest area and the Maoists started firing at the SFs and the team retaliated. However, the Maoists managed to flee from the spot and the SFs spotted a Maoist camp. The SFs conducted a raid and seized tiffin bombs and other explosive substances from the camp.
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