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Author: Lt Gen VK Ahluwalia, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM (retd)
Going by the statistical data of last seven years and recent spate of successes achieved by the SF and the state police in the naxal-affected areas give an indication that the movement has reached its plateau.

Author: Wg Cdr AN Hanfee Vr C (retd)
An excellent analysis of the role of Air Power in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations. The use of Air Power here has to adapt itself to minimising collateral damage during offensive operations on one hand yet create a militarily advantageous situation for ground forces on the other.

Author: Dr Rupali Jeswal and Damien Martin
Maoist soldiers have been known to utilise TRX, AK-47s, INSAS rifles et al, but are now obtaining more and more sophisticated weaponry. Implementing sophisticated weaponry speeds up the conversion from Guerrilla zone to their so-called: “Liberated Zone”. Adding new technological variables to their existing equation not only reinforces their ability to reach goals faster; it provides a greater challenge for existing governments to combat them.