Two naxals hurt in exchange of fire with police in AP

Two Maoists were injured in an exchange of fire with police between Pedapadu and Kumkumpudi areas in Agency area of the district in wee hours today.
"The firing ensued between Special Party of Visakha Rural Police and the squad of active Militia members mixed with some Dalam members at around 5.30 AM when the rebels were moving towards Pedapadu from Kumkumpudi," said Superintendent of Police (Visakha Rural) Rahul Dev Sharma.
After noticing police personnel, naxals opened fire which was returned by police, he said, adding that firing lasted for 15 minutes.
"Police found the injured Maoists at the spot and provided them first aid before shifting them to government Hospital, GK Veedhi, and later admitted them to KG Hospital in Vizag," the SP said.

Police recovered two weapons, a land mine, and other material from the spot.
Meanwhile, police dismissed the reports that three ultras were injured, one of them seriously, in the incident.
One of the injured naxals is identified as Gemmela Narsing (25) who was carrying reward of Rs one lakh on his head.