Kandhamal, Feb 8: Maoists allegedly set two JCB machines on fire at Kiamunda village under Phiringia police limits of Kandhamal district, police said.

Sources said the two machines belonged to a firm named Trishakti. The machines were engaged in the construction of road from Nuapadar to Pindangi.

The Maoists left a poster at the spot threatening to boycott the ensuing panchayat polls.

On getting information, police have registered a case and launched a probe.