No mobile phones, say Maoists

Left wing militants, active in Orissa's southern most Malkangiri district, have directed the people residing in a large area not to use cellphones anymore, reports India's Financial Express

"Posters and banners have appeared in several places under Kalimela, Motu and MV-79 police station limits of the district asking people not to use cellphones anymore, official reports said on Thursday.

Leaflets had also been distributed in several villages containing the threat: those ignoring this directive will not be forgiven.

... A total ban has also been imposed on cockfights - a big attraction in weekly village markets - and gambling."

emily | 10:23 AM | SMS and Politics |
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