Two Maoists killed in exchange of fire on Telangana-Chhattisgarh border

Hyderabad: Two Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with security personnel in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border.
The exchange of fire took place in the Puttapadu forest of Cherla mandal of the district.
The deceased reportedly include IOS commander Rajesh of the Communist Party of India (Maoist).
The incident occurred when personnel of Telangana’s anti-Maoist force Greyhounds were conducting combing operations in the forest. The Maoists came face to face with Greyhounds. When asked to surrender, the Maoists reportedly opened fire forcing the anti-Maoist force to retaliate.
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The exchange of fire occurred two days after Telangana Police chief Anjani Kumar warned the police force against complacency in tackling Maoists, especially in areas bordering neighbouring states having the Maoist presence.