Daijiworld News Network - Karkala/Shringeri (GA)

Karkala, Aug 29: After the Naxalites attacked forest department office at Kerekatte and burnt records a few days ago, the police and Anti-Naxal Force have intensified combing operations to nab the Naxalites.  However, success has eluded them.

Eversince the latest Naxal attack, one thing is quite sure that the Naxalites are still very much active in the Malnad regions.  It is also evident that they enjoy the support given by the locals.  This has become a major barrier for the police.  The inhabitants of the area do not disclose anything, especially about the whereabouts of the Naxalites.  Some of them are even of the opinion that Naxalites are their local version of Robin Hood, fighting on their behalf and helping them in their needs.

There is another fact which has been a hurdle for the police.  The nature too is not cooperating with them.  Heavy rains in the region have become an obstacle for the police force to go ahead with their operations..

Meanwhile, the Naxalites have taken responsibility for the attack on forest department office in the last week.  They said that, the attack had been carried out opposing the release of Rs 23 crore package despite people's protest.