Kandhamal (Odisha) [India], July 23 (ANI): Left-wing extremists opened fire on SOG (Special Ops Group) and DVF (Dist Voluntary Force) of Odisha police in Kandhamal on Thursday evening, said Abhaya Odisha Director-General of Police (DGP).

The DGP informed that their personnel are safe.

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"SOG and DVF retaliated. Two bodies (a man and a woman in uniform), one INSAS, one carbine and two country-made weapons have been recovered. Our personnel are safe," said Odisha DGP. (ANI)

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