Odisha police takes youth into custody over alleged Maoist links in Phulbani

Phulbani: The Odisha police on Saturday has taken a youth into custody over alleged Maoist links in Phulbani of Kandhamal district. 

Acting on a tip-off, the Gochhapada police received an information regarding the youth linked with some maoist organisation and arrested him.

The cops recovered several Maoist posters, banners, 4 gelatin sticks and IED from his possession.

The police have started an investigation into the matter.

(More details awaited)