KORAPUT: In the wake of two back-to-back abductions in
Odisha, a complete ban has been imposed on the entry of foreign nationals and
tourists into the Maoist-hit Koraput district.
The district
administration’s ban follows abduction of two Italian tourists and MLA Jhina
Hikaka by the Maoists in the State.
District Collector Sachin Jadhav communicated this
through a letter to all tour operators on Monday. The Collector said that the
administration would reassess the security situation and take a call on the
issue of regulating movement of foreign nationals and tourists in the district.
“Till that time no permission will be issued to foreign nationals and tourists
to visit any part of the district,” he said.
Last week, the
Rayagada district administration had imposed a similar restriction on the entry
of all foreign tourists into the tribal-dominated district.
However, the Collector said the foreign nationals working
with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and several NGOs should remain in
their respective headquarters.
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