Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 : Eleven suspected Maoists have been arrested in Malkangiri district of Orissa, police said Thursday.

They were nabbed during a combing operation in the forests of Jakhalkundi village in the district.

"We have arrested 11 people during an early morning combing operation. They were arrested during a joint combing operation by CRPF (central reserve police force) and SOG (special operations group) near Jakhalkundi village," Superintendent of Police Satyabrat Bhoi said.(IANS)