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Repulsing the attack, the police launched counter attack and heavy exchange of fire continued in the area after which one Maoist was found dead today, sub-inspector of the Naxalite Cell of Rayagada district, Suresh Kumar Bal said. Preliminary investigation showed the deceased was Subash, a hardcore cadre Maoist, he said adding a large number of arms and ammunition were seized from the forests. Combing operation in the area had been intensified after the incident, he said.