Landmine blast rocks forest area as forces launch operations
PTI Jun 26, 2009, 12.02pm IST  LALGARH: Maoists on Friday
triggered a landmine blast and indulged in gunfire near a forest
in this area as security forces began fresh operations against
Naxalites in West Midnapore district. ( Watch )  A PTI
correspondent who is in the conflict zone reported that gunshots
were heard from Kadashole forest, a few minutes after the mine
blast.  Security forces had crossed Pinboni and were moving
towards Ramgarh. Kadashole forest, 4 km from Pingboni, is
between Ramgarh and Pingboni.  IGP (Law & Order) Raj Kanojia
said "The forces are taking control of the forest areas and
adjacent fields as they are moving ahead".  While a large
contingent was moving ahead, sections of forces were also being
posted at different points to ensure area domination.  Kanojia
said the forces will launch operations to sanitise the stretch
from Pingboni to Ramgarh.