Maoists trying to set up bases in upper Assam: Centre

Usually Maoists are attracted towards areas that allow an operational advantage due to jurisdictional division, he added.

The northeast has a history of trans-border dimension to its militancy problem and “the possibility of forces inimical to India using Maoists as a pawn would have to be factored in by the security establishment,” he added.  

Haldar also pointed out that there were reports of Maoists trying to forge links with existing armed militants of this region as stated by few linkmen.

He said that inclusive development is the key to solve the Maoists problem anywhere in the country.

“It is important to stress that our approach towards dealing with Maoists movement cannot wholly be based on the police and security forces. A combination of security measures and focused development will be necessary,” he said.