A bandh call by Maoists in the Dandakaranya zone protesting against anti-Maoist operations on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border has paralysed parts of district under Mathili block on Wednesday.
The Maoists displayed posters and banners expressing their objection to the Operation Red Hunt and air strikes against them.
locals found it difficult to travel as vehicular movement was restricted as the rebels dug up roads in the Mahupadar, Salim, Kartanpalli and Kumarpalli areas.
Malkangiri SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said, "We have intensified combing operation in the area after the Maoists called for a bandh. If necessary, police will take help of the Chhattisgarh Government and conduct joint operations to curb Maoist operations here."
The bandh was called by the Darabha division of Maoists, according to the posters.