How security forces foiled plot by Naxalites

The Maoists had prepared the ground to cause large-scale disruptions during polling in Chhattisgarh, but meticulous planning by security forces ensured the first phase passed off without any major incident. To foil Maoist designs, the security forces moved only on foot, studiously avoiding vehicles, built two-tier security rings around polling booths ensuring the Maoists were beaten back on the periphery itself and freshly-inducted troops were trained in visual detection of IEDs.

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