By Express News Service
MALKANGIRI: Amid stories that 10 Maoists have allegedly died as a consequence of Covid-19 within the forests of Bastar in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, Malkangiri SP Rishikesh D Khilari on Wednesday provided free therapy to rebels who select to give up.
Stating that there are probabilities of unfold of Covid-19 from the contaminated cadres as Maoists are available contact with villagers and maintain conferences in bordering areas, the SP mentioned the rebels are placing lives of villagers in danger by not availing well timed therapy.
Malkangiri’s Swabhiman Anchal and Tulsi mountain space are positioned near Chhattisgarh border. Police mentioned the Maoists have been hit exhausting by the lockdown which has affected their provide chain and an infection amongst cadres has solely made issues worse. Meanwhile, villagers within the bordering areas of the district are sustaining a detailed vigil to stop infiltration of Maoists into the district.