The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating along the Andhra-Odisha border are reportedly facing shortage of food at present as the tribals who usually provide food to them are reluctant to go out of their homes amid the COVID-19 outbreak, reports The Times of India on June 28. As per the report, the Maoists had declared a ceasefire during the lockdown. And now, they are having trouble moving around villages as well. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Visakhapatnam rural, Boddepalli Krishna Rao said, “Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] movement along the borders is very common. Because of the difficult terrain, the Andhra-Odisha border area is a haven for their activities. We have no knowledge about them facing a food shortage.” He also added that some movements have been noticed among Maoists recently. “Maoists get their essentials from weekly markets or towns. Since vehicular movement is restricted, Maoists are entirely dependent on villagers now,” said another senior Police officer.