Hassan, October 12: he Chikmagalur police and the Anti-Naxal Force are conducting combing operations in parts of Sringeri in Chikamgalur district, based on information that some suspected Maoists were moving around in the naxal-affected villages.
The operation, which began on Friday, is expected to continue for a few more days.
‘Routine affair’
The police have termed the operations a routine affair. Superintendent of Police R. Chethan, told The Hindu on Saturday that about 90 people, including personnel from the ANF and the Police Department, were involved in the operations.
