Overview

• Joint Odisha Police and BSF operation in Malkangiri detained Kesa Kawasi and Rakesh alias Sanu Kunjam, both senior CPI (Maoist) area committee members.
• The raid was launched on June 13 near Sodiguda and Tentuliguda villages under Mathili Police Station based on credible intelligence about Maoist cadre movements.
• The commanders opened fire and attempted to flee into the jungle before being subdued by a joint team after controlled police response.
• Officials link the duo to at least 31 violent incidents, including IED blasts, targeting security forces and civilians across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
• Authorities seized a pistol, ammunition, electric detonators, machetes, communication equipment and gunpowder as part of intensified counter-insurgency efforts.