At least one cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and huge catch of items were seized from a Maoist camp which was raided in Ramaguda village in Malkangiri District on May 17, reports KalingaTV. As per the information given by Additional Director-General (ADG) (Operations) RP Koche on the operation today (May 17), a joint group of Greyhounds, Border Security Force (BSF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) raided a Maoist camp located near Balimela Reservoir during combing yesterday (May 16). An encounter erupted between the combing party and Maoists at a later stage which left one uniformed Maoist dead. However, a number of Maoists managed to sneak into the dense forest after blasting landmines during the firing. Security personnel also seized one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a .303 rifle from the spot along with some daily use goods. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.