New Delhi: The government is expecting a
"knee-jerk" reaction from left-wing extremists in the Naxal
affected states following the arrest of four Maoists in two
separate operations and seizure of over 2800 kilograms of
explosives.
The Centre has alerted all its security forces operating
in the Maoist-affected states to be on vigil as the Naxals
could carry out a retaliatory attack on them, official sources
said.
The forces arrested two Maoists leaders from
Bokaro, Jharkhand and two in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. The
questioning of the duo held from Bokaro, including Naxal
leader Panju Manjhi, led to seizure of 2800 kilograms of
explosives.
"We are expecting a knee-jerk reaction from the Maoists
in the states affected by Naxalism following the developments.
The security forces operating in these areas have been asked
to be on alert," they said.
The security forces armed with modern assault rifles,
GPS, satellite phones and assisted by helicopters for aerial
survey, have been carrying operations in Jharkhand-West
Bengal-Orissa border area.
PTI
First Published: Monday, March 15, 2010, 18:52