The Centre on October 3 has resolved to intensify operations against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Odisha and assured to provide full support to the State in its combat against the Maoists, reports The Week. The decision was taken during the visit of Senior Security Advisor of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Vijay Kumar and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) A.P. Maheswari concerning a review of anti-Maoist strategies in the State. The officials have decided to further intensify anti-Maoist operations in the core operational areas of CPI-Maoist in the State with greater synergy with Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Also, the emphasis was given on the need to fast track the re-deployment of CAPFs in Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Nabarangpur Districts.