Expressbuzz, Dec 17, 2009
BHAWANIPATNA: Though Kalahandi has been free of Maoist menace till now, sighting of armed persons near Chura Dangar mountain range in Golamunda block in the last few days has raised concerns among people of the area.
A gang of 15 persons, including two women, crossed the Tel river on December 12 with the help of some locals near Sahajkana and entered Bhawanipatna block. There were also reports about movement of another gang of eight persons, including three women, in Karanjkot area in the vicinity of Churadangar. Eyewitnesses claimed that the persons had arms with them and collected ration from villagers near Jubapadar.
The area borders Nuapada district on one side and Chhattisgarh on the another.
Confirming, SP Harmohan Dash said police were keeping a close watch on the movement of these persons.
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