Maoists oppose road construction, torch 10 vehicles in Kalyansinghpur

Rayagada: Maoists have unleashed terror by torching ten vehicles including four tractors, JCB machine and four motorcycles in Rayagada’s Kalyansinghpur block late on Saturday night.

According to reports, the ultras set fire to the vehicles protesting the ongoing Melkojoba-Niyamgiri road construction work at Narengtola village.

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The incident has led to panic as the ultras have also left behind posters opposing the road construction work in the region.

“Four to five youth armed with weapons had come and set fire to vehicles. Property to the tune of Rs 1 crore has been damaged,” said Contractor Niranjan Sahu.

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