Belthangady : Naxals are once again making news with reports stating that  as many as six persons including two women suspected to be Naxals were seen near Shishila in Belthangady on July 10, morning. This however is the first time that suspected Naxals were spotted in this region.

It is being said that the men and women were armed and were in Khaki dress and were seen visiting an SC Colony at Ambudedange, close by the forest range. According to villagers, the suspected Naxals visited one of the houses by identifying themselves as Naxals and left saying they would visit again.

IGP Western Range Pratap Reddy has  said that the ANF was keep a close watch on the developments.