Malkangiri: Maoists on Saturday released an audio tape protesting construction of National Highway in Malkangiri district.
Through the tape, CPI (Maoists) Malkangiri-Visa
khapatnam division secretary Benu said, “The proposal regarding construction of the National Highway will never help in the development of tribals. It would give a boost to illegal transportation of minerals. So, we strongly oppose such move.”
khapatnam division secretary Benu said, “The proposal regarding construction of the National Highway will never help in the development of tribals. It would give a boost to illegal transportation of minerals. So, we strongly oppose such move.”
On Friday, a group of ultras had torched as many as 24 vehicles engaged in road construction work at Kistaram forest near Malkangiri border to protest the death of a rebel in an exchange of fire with security personnel.