Daijiworld News Network - Kundapur (GA)

Kundapur, May 1: The people living in the rural areas of the taluk such as Basavanapalu Island, Thombattu, Yedamoge, Hosangadi, Siddhapur etc are mute spectators of increasing Naxal activities.  The Naxalites are visiting the houses in these areas on regular basis to gather information and also create awareness among the people on various issues.

The Naxal activities were reported a couple of weeks ago after a long lay off ever since they had destroyed the forest department guest house in Hamja.  But since then, despite Anti Naxal Force and police claiming that they have intensified their combing operation, Naxalites have managed to visit these villages, meet people, secure food from them etc.

The sources also say that Naxalites are trying to convince college students and youth in the rural areas to joint them.  This has been already proved with the joining of Lakshmi, daughter of Panju Poojary of Thombattu.  Lakshmi had gone missing from her house about a month ago.  But for everyone's surprise she came home on Saturday April 29 evening with the Naxalites and told the family members that she has joined the group of Naxalites.

The Naxalites are also said to have met the daily wage workers and labourers and said them to revolt against the present government which is forming policies which are not for the welfare of the working class.

It is now quite sure that Naxalites want local youth who can give them the exact social and geographical details the rural areas to join them.  The entry of Lakshmi is talked about by everyone and the Naxalites seems to be determined to cash on this opportunity.  Days ahead seem very uncertain for the residents.  They are a dilemma whether to support the administration or the Naxalites. Naxalites are addressing their problems which were neglected by the administration for long.  But the path of violence chosen by them is not accepted and supported by the people.