Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Maoist Presence in Vijayawada's Autonagar Sparks Concern
Maoists were found hiding in a godown in Vijayawada's Autonagar area, posing as workers from other states.
Locals are worried about their presence and want more police surveillance in the area.
The Maoists were arrested, and weapons were seized.
27 Maoists arrested in New Autonagar, Vijayawada
Maoists used the area as a shelter due to limited surveillance
Maoists posed as workers from other states
Locals demand increased police presence to prevent future incidents
Arms and ammunition seized from the arrested Maoists
- Who
- 27 Maoists and local residents, workers, and factory owners in Autonagar
- What
- Maoists posing as workers and hiding in a godown
- When
- Maoists were arrested on Tuesday
- Where
- New Autonagar, Kanuru, Vijayawada
- Why
- Maoists used the area as a shelter due to limited surveillance
Local Residents' Concerns
Police Response
Increased Surveillance
Local Residents' Concerns
Locals demand more police presence to prevent future incidents
Police Response
Police have strengthened safety and security mechanisms and are patrolling the area
- Arrested Maoists
- 27
- States of origin of migrant workers
- Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh
- Number of units in the area
- 150
- Number of service centers in the area
- 350
- Number of floors in the building where Maoists were hiding
- 3