Malkangiri: An exchange of fire occurred between Maoists and security personnel near Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border last night.
Acting on tip-off about the camp and presence of the Maoists, the security forces carried out a combing operation at Jumadanga in Malkangiri.
The Maoists opened fire at the security forces, following which the security forces retaliated.
Till last reports came in, the exchange of fire was underway.
Ms Kalinga