Maoist Camp Busted In Kalahandi; DGP Reviews Security Measures In 2 Odisha Dists

By
OB Bureau

Bhawanipatna: Security forces busted a Maoist camp and seized several incriminating materials in Kalahandi district even as Odisha DGP reviewed the security measures on Saturday.

After getting information about Maoist movement, CRPF jawans, who were carrying out a combing operation, raided a forest area in Niyamgiri hill near Tadijhola village under Lanjigarh block.

When they arrived at the camp, it was deserted by the Maoists, but a poster, detonators, Maoist literature and other materials were seized from the site.

Meanwhile, DGP Abhay along with Director, Intelligence Lalit Dash and DIG, special intelligence wing (SIW) Anirudh Singh reviewed the security measures and anti-Naxal operation in Kalahandi with DIG CRPF, DIG SWR and district SP.

In the review meeting, they also discussed measures to check ganja smuggling in the district. Police have seized 667 kg of ganja and arrested 17 persons including a woman in the last two months. The arrested persons were mostly from Bihar. The DGP also inaugurated a new building of District Intelligence and Operational Centre.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Abhay said the Maoist activities have drastically come down in the past two years and efforts are on to free the district from Maoist presence. He appealed to the Maoists to join the main stream.

Earlier, the DGP visited Balangir where he held a meeting with the police personnel who have done good work in crime detection, NDPS detection, LWE matters and complimented them.

Balangir SP made presentation on LWE, criminal cases and other administrative issues. The DGP advised the SP and DIG (northern range) on what further improvements need to be made.

Abhay along with the senior officers also visited the CRPF camps at Khaprakhol and Harishankar. He interacted with the SOG officers, jawans and CRPF officials.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Winter Session Of Odisha Assembly Begins Today, Likely To Be Stormy

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Legislative Assembly is set to begin its winter session on Tuesday, on…

November 26, 2024

After Breakup, Malaika Arora’s Relationship Status Is ‘Hehehe’

Mumbai: After beau Arjun Kapoor declared publicly that he is not dating anyone right now,…

November 25, 2024

Amid Aishwarya & Abhishek’s Divorce Rumours, Shweta Gifts Flowers To Ash’s Sister-In-Law

Mumbai: Even though Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have maintained a dignified silence over their…

November 25, 2024

Siddhant Das To Step Down As Chairman Of Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority

Bhubaneswar: Siddhant Das has sought to step down as Chairman of Odisha Real Estate Regulatory…

November 25, 2024

ISL: Odisha FC Hammer Hyderabad 6-0, Biggest Win Of The Season

Hyderabad: Odisha FC went on a scoring spree at the Gachibowli Stadium as they humbled hosts…

November 25, 2024

Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Debut’ Film ‘Paanch’ To Be Released After 22 Years!

Mumbai: Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s directorial debut ‘Paanch’ is finally going to see the light of…

November 25, 2024

Taapsee Pannu Wants To Work With Big Heroes For This Reason

Mumbai: Actress Taapsee Pannu, who has shared screen space with very few A-listers, has now…

November 25, 2024

Vigilance Arrests Forester & ‘Gaon Sathi’ For Misappropriation Of Rs 10 Lakh Govt Funds In Odisha’s Koraput

Bhubaneswar: Vigilance has arrested a Forester and a Gaon Sathi (village mate) for alleged misappropriation…

November 25, 2024