The Maoist who has emerged as the major threat to the security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.
'Defence, development and democracy is the formula to defeat Naxalism.'
Fearing imminent arrest and likely reprisals from the CRPF -- 25 of whose jawans were gunned down by the Maoists inside a jungle just 200 to 300 metres away from their homes on the afternoon of April 24 -- young Adivasi men and women in Burkapal abandoned their homes and fled into the jungle.
'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'
CRPF troopers confront loneliness, poor network connectivity, poor work conditions, dismal work-life balance, and immense psychological stress.
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