Naxalite Deva suspected to have led attack on security forces in Sukma: Police devdiscourse.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from devdiscourse.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Retaliation by central forces came after moving towards Tekalgudem village, core area of wanted Naxal commander Madvi Hidma, elusive leader of PLGA. Hidma, most-wanted Maoist, carries reward of Rs 7 lakh, named in NIA charge sheet for attacks on security forces. Hidma provides money to OGWs for procuring material fraudulently. Security agencies investigating intelligence failure ahead of new FOB opening. Over 150 FOBs set up by CRPF and BSF in past 5 years, shrinking Naxal area.
On Republic Day, the national flag was unfurled at nine security camps that were set up in Naxal-affected Sukma and Bijapur districts since November last year.
This year, however, 25 security personnel, 32 civilians and 23 Maoists have been killed to date. The civilians include seven workers of the ruling BJP.
Maoist posters appear in Wayanad, claim woman cadre was killed in police encounter thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.