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Source: The Hindu (http://www.hinduonnet.com/2009/08/18/stories/2009081853340300.htm)
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SP makes light of Maoist threat
Staff Reporter
BERHAMPUR: Maoists have threatened to kill Ashis Kumar Singh, Superintendent of Police of Rayagada district in south Orissa. Maoists made this threat through a press release to the newsmen of Rayagada. They also threatened to kill two other policemen posted in Gudari block of the district.
Speaking to The Hindu on Monday, Mr. Ashis Kumar Singh said it was an act of frustration of the naxalites. According to him, Maoists in Rayagada district received severe blows during the past few months. Some 27 hardcore naxalites were arrested. Arrested persons include commanders who took part in major operations like killing of VHP leader Lakshmanananda Saraswari, attacks on Nayagarh and R. Udaygiri.
Mr. Singh said that the Maoists active in the area were more worried about the series of surrenders of their top cadre.
Seven hardcore Maoists, including two couples, also surrendered before the police during the period.
Stern warning
Mr. Singh called upon the Maoist cadre active in the area to surrender or face action. All surrendered Maoists would be provided security, he said.
The Maoist release was signed by the leaders of Basadara Division of the CPI-Maoist party which is active in Rayagada, Kandhamal and Gajapati districts of south Orissa.
The division has received setbacks in Rayagada district in the recent past. The Maoists claimed that the persons arrested or who surrendered had little links with them.
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