From 18,000sq km, Maoist-affected area down to 8,500sq km in 10 years – Times of India
BIJAPUR: The area under Left-wing extremists’ influence, largely forested tracts of south Chhattisgarh with a few pockets spilling over to neighbouring states, has shrunk to just 8,500 sq km from a sprawling 18,000 sq km “liberated” area where Maoist writ ran a decade ago.Sources said actual area with Maoist activity may be less than 8,500…