Andhra Pradesh free from Maoists! Activists moved to Odisha and Chhattisgarh say reports

Vishakhapatnam, Jul 27: Alluri Seetharamaraju, the predominantly tribal district in Andhra Pradesh has been announced free from Maoist activists, based on latest intelligence reports. The reports also suggest that most of the activists from the concerned region have moved to Chhattisgarh or Odisha during the last couple of months.

 

 

 

 

According to the inputs of a senior officer from the intelligence department, it has been confirmed that following the death of central committee member Ramakrishna and shifting of another leader Aruna to Chhattisgarh, the Maoist camps have been closed in Andhra Pradesh. The activists released two press notes appealing to villagers to participate in martyrs’ week from Jul 28. The department is sure none will participate this year.

 

 

 

 

 

Last month’s arrest of area committee secretary Vanathala Ramakrishna and surrender of 33 Maoist party members and 27 militia members dealt a heavy blow to the banned outfit. The police also recovered Rs 39 lakh cash, pistols and explosives from Ramakrishna. According to the officials, unlike in the past, the tribal youths were not inclined to join Left wing Extremism.

 

The police are confident that the local tribal youth is more interested in developing skills and find jobs in the towns to lead a meaningful life. To fulfill their ambitions, the police launched multi-pronged strategies in the recent past by participating them in developmental activities, imparting them skill development and conducting medical camps in remote areas.