Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office building at Timurpalli under Maithili Police limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha late on May 17, reports Odisha Sun Times. According to sources, as many as 40 Maoist rebels triggered the blast in the area. While there have been no reports of casualties, several important documents and office supplies have been destroyed. Reportedly, a Maoist poster was also found from the spot stating that the bomb attack was made protesting the anti-tribal activities like false encounter and arrests.
Meanwhile, a Maoist cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head surrendered himself before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Nuapada District of Odisha on May 18, reports Pragativadi. The surrendered militant has been identified as Maoist cadre, Parsuram Majhi alias Montu, an active cadre of Mainpur-Nuapada Division of the CPI-Maoist since 2014. He will be provided with monetary assistance as per the Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme of Government of Odisha, Police said.