Maoists to observe Aug 15 as 'black day', may target forces

The CPI-Maoists is mobilising its cadres in Naxal-affected states and planning to target security forces during Independence Day celebrations.
In an advisory, the Home Ministry said the banned group would observe August 15 as 'Black Day' and may resort to acts of violence by targeting security forces and government properties, including roads, railways and telecommunication infrastructure.
The outfit may cause road blockades by felling trees in its strongholds and has planned to target security forces in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar, it said.
The advisory said the observance of 'Black Day' is likely to be marked by hoisting black flags, banners on government buildings and other public places, torch light processions and distribution of pamphlets against the government in its strongholds, mainly in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra.

Maoist jail inmates are likely to boycott the Independence Day celebrations inside jail premises, it said.