Four cadres the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Sirla forest near Tumudibandha area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 5 (today), reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off regarding a Maoist camp, District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel raided the spot in the early hours of the morning. An exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, during which four of the Maoists sustained bullet injuries and died. Though, the slain Maoists have been identified as members of 'Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division', their identities are yet to be ascertained. Arms and ammunition, including three license rifle, two country made pistol and huge cache of weapons have been seized from the site of the encounter.