Bhubaneswar: Villagers have been in a state of fear since Maoist posters and banners with mentions of threat were recovered in Ambadala area under the Muniguda police station in Rayagada district early this morning. 

According to reports, villagers marked Maoist posters and banners pasted/hung on trees and house walls this morning. The posters have mentioned that people who would work against wishes of the Red rebels would be facing dire consequences. Particularly, they have asked followers not to surrender to the police.

On being informed by villagers, police have reached the spot and started investigations.