WAYANAD: Police have captured 2 Maoists who were injured during the clash in the Banasura forest region. While both were taken into custody, the condition of one injured Maoist is said to be critical. It is learned that both of them are non-Keralites.

On Tuesday morning, both Thunderbolt of police and Maoists had exchanged fire at Padinjarathara Meenmutty Valaram Kunnu in the Banasura forest area. Police also confirmed that a Maoist was killed in the shooting. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Maoist Velmurugan.