Thiruvananthapuram: Intelligence report that Maoist activity is strong in Kerala. Maoists are reportedly operating in Wayanad and Kannur districts. This has been stated in the report submitted to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The report points out that more than fifty Maoists are camped in the forest.
Maoist members including those from Jharkhand are reported to be in the forest areas of Kerala. They provide training. The Center is also monitoring the reports of state intelligence. The Chief Minister has sought a report from the Chief Secretary on the incident. It is reported that an urgent meeting will be held in this regard.
The Central Intelligence Agency had warned that Maoist activities would intensify in the state in 2021. After this, the state intelligence was monitoring. A report by state intelligence said that strengthening Maoist activity would create more problems. The intelligence report points out that if more national and state leaders go to work concentrated in Wayanad and Kannur districts when the Lok Sabha elections are about to be held, there should be more assurance including their security and there should be a change in the security arrangements.
