India gropes for response to Maoist menace ANALYSIS 04/08/2010

India gropes for response to Maoist menace

ANALYSIS 04/08/2010 NEW DELHI — With the massacre of 75 policemen in a jungle ambush, India’s Maoists have shown they remain a potent national security threat despite a major four-month offensive to curb their operations. Tuesday’s attack in a densely forested area of Chhattisgarh state was the deadliest to date and is likely to embarrass the government, which since late last year has been pursuing a concerted effort to flush the rebels out. Home Minister Chidambaram said he was shocked by the high casualty toll. “This shows the savage nature of the Maoists — the brutality and savagery which they are capable of,” he said. The ambush again showcased the Maoists’ ability to strike in strength and then melt back into their jungle hideouts before security reinforcements arrive.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100408com3.html

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