Cops seize firearms, Maoist items from shootout site
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Berhampur: Police seized firearms and items belonging to the Maoists from Pushungia reserve forest under Kandhamal district, a day after two rebels from Chhattisgarh were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces on Monday.
"During the search operation, security forces recovered a .303 rifle with sling, magazine, a revolver and ammunition, revolver pouch with sling, a knife, walkie-talkies and spare battery, shaving blades, umbrella and a haversack," Kandhamal SP Harish BC said on Tuesday.
He said anti-Maoist operation has been intensified in the area following suspicion the rebels may be hiding in the dense forest following the shootout.
The SP said Manku, the area committee member, carried a reward of Rs 4 lakh on his head, while Chandan, a party member, had a Rs 2 lakh bounty.
Police said family members of the deceased Maoists did not came to claim their bodies so far. "We will wait for another two days before disposing of their bodies," the SP said.
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