Anti-Naxal ops: A monumental blunder in Chhattisgarh

It is beyond doubt that the Indian State has gravely erred in its latest counter-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh and has indeed ended up killing non-combatants, says Bibhu Prasad Routray At......

Odisha's 'real' hostage crisis!

Abduction for the release of jailed Maoists is becoming a trend in Odisha. Considering the almost habitual surrender of various state governments to their demands, the extremists will use this......

Maoist abductions: How long will we make deals?

Our policies on hostage crises have been marked by significant tentativeness and not surprisingly, these have been exploited by the extremists, points out Bibhu Prasad RoutrayIt appeared too good......

Why India is not winning against the Maoists

The government needs to take a leaf from the manual of the Maoists, says security expert Bibhu Prasad Routray. India has deployed over 70 battalions of para-military forces in Operation Green......