Top Maoist Ganesh Uike Killed in Odisha Encounter; 4 Rebels Neutralised

Senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, carrying a bounty of over ₹1 crore, was killed along with three other rebels in an encounter with security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district. His elimination is a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) operations in the region.

• Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike eliminated in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
• Uike, a CPI (Maoist) central committee member, carried a bounty of ₹1.1 crore.
• Four Maoists, including Uike, killed in Thursday's encounter.
• Total of six Maoists neutralised in the district over two days.
• Joint operation by SOG, CRPF, and BSF in Rampa forest area.
• Significant blow to Left-Wing Extremism in Odisha.

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