Police in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, intensified combing operations following reports of suspected Maoist presence near Kukke Subrahmanya forest. Six armed individuals, possibly Maoists, visited a villager’s house, consuming food and supplies. Similar sightings occurred in March, prompting heightened surveillance. Kannada-speaking Maoists, likely from ‘Kabini Dalam’, are scouting new areas due to Kerala’s inhospitability. The Karnataka government revised its surrender policy, offering financial support and forming a committee for Maoist rehabilitation.
Increased Police Vigilance Amid Suspected Maoist Activity in Karnataka
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