Two Odisha villagers killed by Maoists

Maoist guerrillas killed two villagers in Odisha's Malkangiri district, police said on Friday.

The incident occurred on Thursday night. The victims were identified as Bisu Kisani and Ram Padiami.

Meanwhile, a Maoist camp in Ambadala forests on the Rayagada-Kandhamal border was destroyed following a fierce gun battle between security forces and the rebels.

Director General of Police K.B. Singh said there were 15 Maoists in the group and the exchange of fire continued on Friday. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was seized.