Explosives seized from Maoist camp in Orissa

A huge quantity of explosive materials were seized from a Maoist camp inside a jungle during a raid by security personnel in Orissa's Keonjhar district, police said today.

CRPF jawans, local police and district voluntary force (DVF) raided the Maoist camp at Bali Hills last night following a tip off and seized the explosive materials and other articles.

The security personnel, however, failed to nab any of the ultras as they fled leaving behind their belongings taking advantage of darkness.

"This is the biggest haul from any Maoist camp in the district," Keonjhar superintendent of police Asish Singh told reporters adding the security personnel had to defuse some landmines in order to reach the Maoist camp, the SP said.

The ultras having link with Maoist leader Sushil had put up the camp to train their cadre inside jungle of Keonjhar district, he said.

The seized materials included one GPS (global positioning system) set, 72 detonators, many gelatin sticks, electric wire, Maoist literature, books, letters, medicines, thermometers, CD, radio and other items, he added.