Malkangiri Residents Dismantle Extremist Memorials - OrissaPOST

Villagers Dismantle 20 Maoist Memorials In Odisha’s Malkangiri

Malkangiri: Residents of several remote villagers in Odisha’s Malkangiri district, earlier considered a Maoist stronghold, have dismantled 20 ‘Naxal Smaraks’, memorial structures set up by cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist). The structures were removed in Swabhiman Aanchal and interior areas of Kalimela, Mathili, and Khairput in the district, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police Vinodh Patil said The remaining structures are likely to be removed i…

Malkangiri residents dismantle extremist memorials - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: With the Naxalite movement nearing its end in the state, villagers in Odisha’s once Maoist-dominated hinterlands voluntarily dismantled memorial structures erected by the outlawed organisation Thursday, marking a significant shift in the internal security landscape of the state. “In a heartening development from Swabhiman Aanchal area and various interior pockets of Kalimela, Mathili, Khairput area of Malkangiri district, local vill…

Villagers Demolish Over 20 Maoist Martyr Columns in Malkangiri

Villagers in Malkangiri district have demolished more than 20 Maoist “martyr columns” across Mathili, Kalimela, Khairaput, and Chitrakonda. These memorials, built years ago by CPI (Maoist) cadres, once stood as reminders of insurgent violence and rebel dominance in the region. Residents said they no longer want to see remnants of the rebel presence in their […] The post Villagers Demolish Over 20 Maoist Martyr Columns in Malkangiri appeared firs…