In view of the Martyrs’ Week observation by the Maoists from Thursday till August 3, security has been tightened across Koraput, Rayagada and Malkangiri districts.
But amid observance of the Martyrs’ Week, top woman Maoist cadre Radha surrendered before Malkangiri SP Mitrabhanu Mahapatra on Thursday.
She was working as an area committee member of the Kalimela Dalam for the last 14 years. More than 50 cases are pending against her.
Radha was carrying a cash reward of Rs 4 lakh on her head.
Due to the Martyrs’ Week, plying of Government buses in various routes of the three districts has been temporarily stopped for security reasons, sources said.
In Koraput, check-posts have been set up at various entry points into the district. In Rayagada district, combing operation has been intensified at Muniguda, Kalyansinghpur, Bisamkatak and Chandrapur.
This apart, search operation is being carried out apprehending presence of the Red rebels at the Niyamgiri hills. BSF and SOG personnel have been deployed in Malkangiri district. Several Maoist posters have been found at Kalimela and Chitrakonda in the district.