Madikeri: A high alert has been sounded in parts of Kodagu that borders Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada following the movement of Naxalites. Anti-Naxal Force is conducting combing operations in places including Bhagamandala, Talacauvery Forest, Karike and Kakkabe in Kodagu.
Kodagu Additional SP Satish told Star of Mysore this morning that villagers residing in these places have spotted armed Naxalites and they have complained to the Police. “A team of 15 Naxalites with advanced weapons are roaming in forest areas of Kodagu and Sullia and on Thursday night, three of them visited Madappadi and Kotekaadu areas and barged into the house of one A.J. Thomas and threatened the family with pistols and guns,” he said.
