MAOISTS AND LEFT WING EXTREMISM

News:

On April 3rd, in an encounter between security forces and the Maoists in Sukma, Chattisgarh 22 security personnel were killed. A security personnel was captured and released on the precondition that the government will nominate a team of mediators. However, they released the personnel to show the world that they are compassionate and humane.

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Tactics:

• Spread of misinformation:  They generally spread misinformation about the numbers of Maoists on the ground in a village as well as their location. 

• Guerilla warfare: They hide in the ambushes and use them as a shield to attack the security personnel.

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Government Lapses:

• Old communication equipment: Government’s communication equipment has not greatly improved over the years.