Odisha police successfully ensured violence-free polls in Maoist-affected districts for the first time since 1998. Factors like extensive anti-Maoist operations, accurate intelligence gathering, and state government policies played a crucial role in this achievement.
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A Special Operation Group (SOG) commando was injured during an exchange of fire between security personnel and Maoists in the Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary in Nuapada district, barely a few metres from the Chhattisgarh border. The commando sustained injuries on his neck and was rushed to a hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The exchange of fire occurred near Shivanarayanpur under Komna police station. During a search operation, 10 improvised explosive devices, a loaded pistol, and other incriminating articles were recovered from the transit hideout of the Maoists.
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Berhampur: Anti-Maoist operation was intensified in vulnerable pockets in Boudh district on Friday, a day after security personnel gunned down two Mao.