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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Blueprint to tackle Maoists in Rourkela
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police chalked out a 'blueprint' to enhance security measures in Rourkela police district to deal with Maoists, a senior officer said on Tuesday. The measure comes after suspected Maoists carried out three improvised explosive device (IED) blasts on railway tracks along the Odisha-Jharkhand border on Saturday and Sunday, police said. The two blasts, which caused damage to the tracks, occurred at separate locations, one in Odisha and another in Jharkhand. In one of the blasts that took place on the tracks in K Nuagaon police station area in Sundargarh district, a railway personnel was killed and another was injured. The Sundargarh revenue district has two police districts -- Sundargarh and Rourkela. ADG (anti-Naxal operations) Sanjeeb Panda, who visited the incident sites and held discussions with the local police officers, said there had earlier been no Maoist-related incident in Rourkela police district in the last seven years. The last Maoist incident in the police district was reported in 2018, he said. 'However, Maoist activities resurfaced recently in the district. So, we have decided to revise our response. We have chalked out a blueprint to deal with the Maoists,' Panda told reporters in Rourkela on Tuesday. The blueprint was prepared in accordance with the target set by the Union Home Minister for eradicating Maoism by March 2026, he said. 'We will strengthen our security infrastructure in the district. We will set up new security camps, deploy additional Special Operations Group (SOG) teams and strengthen our intelligence network. We strongly believe that we will succeed in our motto,' the Odisha Police ADG said. Pamda said the Maoists have a presence in Saranda forest in Jharkhand, from where they come to Odisha sometimes. To deal with them, Odisha Police, in coordination with their counterparts in Jharkhand, will conduct joint anti-Maoist operations in the area, he said. Commenting on security arrangements at railway tracks, he said, 'Our bomb disposal squad has cleared the tracks on the Odisha side.'
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Odisha chalks out blueprint to deal with Maoists in Rourkela police district
Bhubaneswar, Aug 5 (PTI) Odisha Police have chalked out a 'blueprint' to enhance security measures in Rourkela police district to deal with Maoists, a senior officer said on Tuesday. The measure comes after suspected Maoists carried out three improvised explosive device (IED) blasts on railway tracks along the Odisha-Jharkhand border on Saturday and Sunday, police said. The two blasts, which caused damage to the tracks, occurred at separate locations, one in Odisha and another in Jharkhand, they said. In one of the blasts that took place on the tracks in the K Nuagaon police station area in Sundargarh district, a railway personnel was killed and another was injured. The Sundargarh revenue district has two police districts — Sundargarh and Rourkela. ADG (anti-naxal operations) Sanjeev Panda, who visited the incident sites and held discussions with the local police officers, said there had earlier been no Maoist-related incident in Rourkela police district in the last seven years. The last Maoist incident in the police district was reported in 2018, he said. 'However, Maoist activities resurfaced recently in the district. So, we have decided to revise our response. We have chalked out a blueprint to deal with the Maoists," Panda told reporters in Rourkela on Tuesday. The blueprint was prepared in accordance with the target set by the Union Home Minister for eradicating Maoism by March 2026, Panda said. 'We will strengthen our security infrastructure in the district. We will set up new security camps, deploy additional Special Operations Group (SOG) teams, and strengthen our intelligence network. We strongly believe that we will succeed in our motto," the Odisha Police ADG said. He said that the Maoists have a presence in Saranda forest in Jharkhand, from where they come to Odisha sometimes. To deal with them, Odisha Police, in coordination with their counterparts in Jharkhand, will conduct joint anti-Maoist operations in the area, Panda said. Commenting on security arrangements at railway tracks, he said, 'Our bomb disposal squad has cleared the tracks on the Odisha side." PTI BBM BBM ACD view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Odisha chalks out 'blueprint' to deal with Maoists in Rourkela police district
Bhubaneswar, Odisha Police have chalked out a 'blueprint' to enhance security measures in Rourkela police district to deal with Maoists, a senior officer said on Tuesday. Odisha chalks out 'blueprint' to deal with Maoists in Rourkela police district The measure comes after suspected Maoists carried out three improvised explosive device blasts on railway tracks along the Odisha-Jharkhand border on Saturday and Sunday, police said. The two blasts, which caused damage to the tracks, occurred at separate locations, one in Odisha and another in Jharkhand, they said. In one of the blasts that took place on the tracks in the K Nuagaon police station area in Sundargarh district, a railway personnel was killed and another was injured. The Sundargarh revenue district has two police districts Sundargarh and Rourkela. ADG Sanjeev Panda, who visited the incident sites and held discussions with the local police officers, said there had earlier been no Maoist-related incident in Rourkela police district in the last seven years. The last Maoist incident in the police district was reported in 2018, he said. "However, Maoist activities resurfaced recently in the district. So, we have decided to revise our response. We have chalked out a blueprint to deal with the Maoists," Panda told reporters in Rourkela on Tuesday. The blueprint was prepared in accordance with the target set by the Union Home Minister for eradicating Maoism by March 2026, Panda said. "We will strengthen our security infrastructure in the district. We will set up new security camps, deploy additional Special Operations Group teams, and strengthen our intelligence network. We strongly believe that we will succeed in our motto," the Odisha Police ADG said. He said that the Maoists have a presence in Saranda forest in Jharkhand, from where they come to Odisha sometimes. To deal with them, Odisha Police, in coordination with their counterparts in Jharkhand, will conduct joint anti-Maoist operations in the area, Panda said. Commenting on security arrangements at railway tracks, he said, "Our bomb disposal squad has cleared the tracks on the Odisha side." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Gadchiroli deluged, 40,000 villagers in Bhamragarh marooned
Nagpur: Torrential rains have isolated over 40,000 residents in Bhamragarh, a Maoist-hit taluka in Gadchiroli district, after the Parlakota river overflowed and submerged National Highway 130D and other key roads. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The district administration is now on high alert as the meteorological department has issued a 'red alert' for next 24 hours. As of Thursday noon, the region recorded 99.2mm of rainfall, with Tadgaon receiving up to 120mm even as a lightning strike killed a 58-year-old woman, who was working in the fields, and left another injured. "We anticipated this annual flood situation and had mitigation measures in place," said assistant collector and sub-divisional officer of Etapalli, Naman Goyal. Floodwaters have cut off several key routes, including Hemalkasa–Bhamragarh (NH-130D), Sironcha–Asarali–Jagdalpur (NH-63), Tadgaon–Damrancha, Aheri–Watara (SH-370), and the Halver–Kothi connecting road. With both Parlakota river and nearby nullahs like Bandiya and Watara overflowing, the old bridge in Bhamragarh is submerged and the new one remains under construction — leaving no viable crossing point. The isolation comes as the area struggles with Maoist-related challenges. District collector Avishyant Panda has mobilized State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, along with State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) and CRPF units, to handle rescue operations. To address the crisis, assistant collector Goyal stated the district administration distributed over 300 essential rescue items, including life jackets, lifebuoys, ropes, stretchers, gumboots, umbrellas, torches, and rechargeable lights, prioritising remote villages for swift local response. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Twenty-six shelter homes have been set up, equipped with mats, tarpaulins, water tanks, first aid kits, bleaching powder, and daily essentials to support displaced residents," said Goyal. Special provisions, including dedicated shelters and rescue spaces, have been arranged for pregnant women to ensure access to timely medical care, Goyal told TOI. Traffic disruptions caused by waterlogging are being managed by static and mobile teams monitoring water levels and restricting vehicular movement. Motorboats have been deployed alongside rescue teams and Nagar Panchayat for emergency transport. Communication with isolated villages is being maintained via wireless and satellite phones, while dry ration kits and medical supplies are being coordinated. The administration is closely monitoring weather updates to mitigate further risks. Authorities have urged residents to avoid affected routes and are working relentlessly to restore connectivity and ensure safety. The combination of heavy rainfall, submerged infrastructure, and the region's volatile security situation has made this a complex crisis, with emergency teams on high alert to support the stranded population. Continuous water release of 3,024 cusecs from the Gosikhurd project on the Wainganga River has heightened flood risks. BOX BOX A devastating lightning strike in Manjegaon, Makepalli Mal, Chamorshi taluka claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman, Chandrakala Patar, while she was working in the fields around 5pm. In the same incident, Kashinath Vairagade, 58, sustained severe injuries and is being treated at the rural hospital in Gadchiroli.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Time of India
Maoist camp busted in Nuapada district
1 2 3 4 Balangir: In a significant breakthrough, the District Voluntary Force (DVF), in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), busted a Maoist camp in the Katphar-Chhatapani area under Boden police station limits in Nuapada district on Friday. "The operation was launched jointly by the DVF and CRPF following credible intelligence inputs. The search team recovered a large cache of explosive materials, along with other Maoist-related articles," SP Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, who led the operation, said. According to the police, the anti-Maoist operation was carried out deep inside the forest on Friday morning. During intensive area domination and subsequent search operations, a naxal dump was uncovered, resulting in the recovery of a substantial quantity of arms, explosives and logistical supplies. The security forces recovered a country-made gun and 24 bullet pellets from the site. Additionally, they seized 10 gelatin sticks, three electric detonators and some quantity of gunpowder. Other items recovered from the dump included communication equipment, electrical devices, grocery supplies and a variety of medicines. However, no Maoists were apprehended during the operation. A similar Maoist dump was unearthed a week earlier by security forces, leading to the recovery of a large quantity of explosives and Maoist paraphernalia.
