Operations against Maoists resume

KADASOLE (WB): A day after reclaiming fresh territory from Maoists at Kadasole in West Midnapore district, security forces on Saturday began heading towards Mohultol village on the way to the Naxal stronghold of Ramgarh.

DIG CID (Special Operations Group), S N Gupta said the operations have entered a critical phase with resistance anticipated from Maoists and tribals under People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA).

"The operations are likely to be serious today," he said.

On Friday, the security forces captured Kadasole after a 45-minute encounter. The forces are heading for Lalgarh from the north in the second phase of the offensive with the immediate destination being Ramgarh, a Maoist stronghold.

The operations were led by CRP commandos, India Reserve Battalion, State Armed Police and state Rapid Action Force.

The security forces had liberated Lalgarh police station from Maoists on June 20.