Maoists call for poll boycott in Uttarakhand
Suspected Maoists painted slogans in Almora on Friday calling for boycott of February 15 Uttarakhand Assembly elections. The banners, posters and painted slogans are being removed, SSP Almora Dilip Singh Kanwar said, adding, "The matter is of serious nature and will be dealt with strictly." A Provincial Armed Constabulary team has been sent to the area to keep a vigil.