Naxal-police encounter continues in Orissa

Bhubaneswar(visakeo)-The encounter between the police and Naxalites near Galeri on the Nayagarh-Kandhamal border in Orissa has entered into the second day.

Over 18 hours after the first exchange, there have been many casualties on both sides but the figures are not yet known. According to some unofficial sources, over 10 Naxalites may have been killed and three policemen are missing. However, police have not said anything yet.

The encounter took place after the police blocked all escape routes for the Naxalites who were fleeing after raiding two armories in Nayagarh on Friday night, in which fifteen people including 13 police personnel were killed. The Maoists are trapped inside the jungle and the special operation group and CRPF have encircled the jungle and blocked all escape routes.