Security was tightened and combing operations were launched in Maoists-dominated districts of the State for the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week being observed by the ultras from Sunday.
During the week, the Maoists have called for a bandh putting up posters and banners in various places in Koraput and Malkangiri districts and asking the locals to support them.
Government bus services from Koraput to Rayagada, Malkangiri and Gajapati districts have been suspended suspecting possible violence in the areas.
The authorities intensified combing operations in the bordering areas and police are deployed on the entrance points of these districts for checking vehicles.
BSF, DVF and SOG teams are also conducting anti-Maoist operations in the remote areas of Koraput, Malkangiri and Gajapati districts.
The Red rebels’ PLGA week will last till December 8.