http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11450500
On September 19, Maoist rebels, also referred to as Naxalites, abducted seven policemen in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh state. Three were found dead and four were released late Thursday night, being handed over to local journalists. The article explains that the Maoist offensive in several states is seen as India's biggest internal security challenge. However, it does not receive a large amount of media coverage worldwide.
The Maoists claim that they are fighting for the rights of the poor, but they have actually disrupted and ruined the lives of thousands of poor tribespeople and villagers who have been caught in the middle of the crossfire and forced to move to camps or, even worse, been killed by the rebel fire.
I also found the article below explaining that in April 2010, the Indian government launched a major offensive against the Maoist rebels. It is obvious and incredibly unfortunate that the government has not been able to control the growth of the rebels and provide relief to citizens in the area. Some believe that the Maoist control continues to strengthen. A local journalist stated, "This generation is unlikely to see peace in their lifetime. Next generation, maybe." While this is one of many complex problems that the Indian government is faced with, it must remain a critical focus of their security efforts. An entire generation giving up hope should never be an option.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8608192.stm
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