India, Feb. 16 -- In a significant breakthrough, Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly impersonating Maoists and attempting to create panic by putting up fake Maoist banners and posters at multiple locations in Odisha's Rayagada district.

The accused have been identified as Anubrata Bara alias Ranjhu, a web channel journalist from Rayagada town, and Bali Majhi of Kanjammanda village under Kashipur police limits. Both were taken into custody following an investigation into the sudden appearance of Maoist banners across the district.

According to police, on February 13, Maoist banners surfaced at three separate locations in Rayagada district. In addition, certain companies reportedly received threats purportedly issued in th...