Security heightened in 6 districts over Maoist ‘martyrs' week'
Police officers said additional forces have been deployed across Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, with particular focus on areas bordering Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh. All vehicles entering these areas are being thoroughly checked to prevent any security breach.
DIG (south-western range), Kanwar Vishal Singh, said the intelligence network has been reinforced and joint combing operations with paramilitary forces intensified.
"Recent Maoist activities in neighbouring Chhattisgarh have led to heightened alert, especially in Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Nuapada," the DIG said.
He added that all districts sharing borders with Chhattisgarh are under close surveillance to prevent possible infiltration. "At present, the situation is under control, and no Maoist posters or banners related to martyrs' week have been found so far, he said.
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SP of Malkangiri, Vinod Patil, said that all police stations have been placed on high alert and deployment has been strengthened in vulnerable zones.
In both Nabarangpur and Koraput, enhanced patrolling is being carried out in border areas. "The northern region of Nabarangpur, which borders Chhattisgarh, remains sensitive. Extra deployment has been made to thwart any Maoist movement," said DIG Singh.
'Martyrs' week' is observed annually from July 28 to Aug 3 by Maoist groups to pay homage to Majumdar, who died in police custody in West Bengal on July 28, 1972. The week is marked by cultural events organised near temporary 'martyr pillars' erected mostly in remote pockets of Malkangiri. Rebels often use the occasion to propagate their ideology, particularly among tribal communities.
"Though police are on high alert, still round-the-clock surveillance and coordinated operations would continue across the southwestern range during the week to prevent any untoward incident," the DIG said.
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