Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on Thursday exuded confidence that Maoist menace would be controlled to a great extent in Odisha soon. Besides, he appealed Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) president Nachika linga to surrender.
"linga is not going to achieve anything through violence. I appeal to him to surrender and return to the mainstream society," the DGP said at Koraput after reviewing the ongoing anti-Maoist operations at Narayanpatna in Koraput district.
Stating that the situation was gradually improving in the once troubled Narayanpatna area, the DGP said surrender of over 2,000 tribals after deserting CMAS since January, has helped the administration.
"There is a sign of improvement in Narayanpatna and the development activities need to be expedited in the area to instill confidence among the locals," Mishra said.
Focusing on the ongoing counter insurgency operations in the State, he said, "Out of 19 Maoist-hit districts, the ultras have been controlled to a good extent in as many as 11 districts and we are hopeful of controlling the Maoists in others districts in next few months."
The top cop said that special focus is being given to Rayagada and Kandhamal districts and security measures have been strengthened in the two districts.
"A battalion of BSF will be deployed in Raygada and Kandhamal districts which will strengthen our fight against the extremists," the DGP said.