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'''Praveen''', commonly known by his [[nom de guerre]], '''Roopesh''', is a [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]] leader in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He is the most wanted [[Maoist]] leader in [[Kerala]] state by [[Kerala Police]].<ref>{{cite web | '''Praveen''', commonly known by his [[nom de guerre]], '''Roopesh''', is a [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]] leader in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He is the most wanted [[Maoist]] leader in [[Kerala]] state by [[Kerala Police]].<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Cops-closing-in-on-Maoist-leader-Roopesh/articleshow/9791018.cms | |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Cops-closing-in-on-Maoist-leader-Roopesh/articleshow/9791018.cms | ||
|title=Cops closing in on Maoist leader Roopesh | |title=Cops closing in on Maoist leader Roopesh | ||
| | |work=The Times of India | ||
|accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | |accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Police-IB-Probing-Authenticity-of-Maoist-Leaders-Video-Message/2014/09/24/article2446624.ece | |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Police-IB-Probing-Authenticity-of-Maoist-Leaders-Video-Message/2014/09/24/article2446624.ece | ||
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|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/We-are-here-claim-Kerala-Maoists/articleshow/19082282.cms | |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/We-are-here-claim-Kerala-Maoists/articleshow/19082282.cms | ||
|title=We are here, claim Kerala Maoists | |title=We are here, claim Kerala Maoists | ||
| | |work=The Times of India | ||
|accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref> | |accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref> | ||
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|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/wife-of-maoist-writes-to-chandy/article2539429.ece | |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/wife-of-maoist-writes-to-chandy/article2539429.ece | ||
|title=Wife of Maoist writes to Chandy | |title=Wife of Maoist writes to Chandy | ||
| | |work=The Hindu | ||
|accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | |accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/publishers-slug-it-out-over-absconding-maoists-novel.html | |url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/publishers-slug-it-out-over-absconding-maoists-novel.html | ||
|title= | |title=PUBLISHERS' SLUG IT OUT OVER ABSCONDING MAOIST’S NOVEL | ||
|publisher=Daily Pioneer | |publisher=Daily Pioneer | ||
|accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | |accessdate=2014-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | ||
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He has authored a novel which was published by two publishing houses in Kerala under the titles [[Vasanthathile Poomarangal|''Vasanthathile Poomarangal'' (Flowering Trees of Spring) and ''Maoist'']].<ref name="publishing">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/publishers-slug-it-out-over-absconding-maoists-novel.html|title=Publishers Slug It Out Over Absconding Maoists Novel|newspaper=Daily Pioneer|accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Flowers-of-spring-that-failed-to-bloom-in-Karala/articleshow/22108784.cms|title=Flowers of spring that failed to bloom in Karala|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref> | He has authored a novel which was published by two publishing houses in Kerala under the titles [[Vasanthathile Poomarangal|''Vasanthathile Poomarangal'' (Flowering Trees of Spring) and ''Maoist'']].<ref name="publishing">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/publishers-slug-it-out-over-absconding-maoists-novel.html|title=Publishers Slug It Out Over Absconding Maoists Novel|newspaper=Daily Pioneer|accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Flowers-of-spring-that-failed-to-bloom-in-Karala/articleshow/22108784.cms|title=Flowers of spring that failed to bloom in Karala|newspaper=The Times of India|accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
As Roopesh is known for being a Maoist leader, he and his wife Shyna were the most wanted by the Kerala police at one point.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Maoist Leader Produced in Court |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/maoist-leader-produced-in-court-724105.html |accessdate=March | As Roopesh is known for being a Maoist leader, he and his wife Shyna were the most wanted by the Kerala police at one point.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Maoist Leader Produced in Court |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mangaluru/maoist-leader-produced-in-court-724105.html |accessdate=19 March 2019}}</ref> Some of the groups he led were accused of distributing handbills containing pro-maoist messages in them, to villagers in the border areas.<ref name=":0" /> As Roopesh became a leader, he started to get more involved with all the movements after they combined the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) People's War]] (People's War Group), which was an underground communist party in India, and the [[Maoist Communist Centre of India]], which was one of the largest armed Maoist groups, to create the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]]. Roopesh and the other Maoist supporters have been inspired by the political philosophy of China's late chairman [[Mao Zedong]].<ref name=":2"/> | ||
== Movements == | == Movements == | ||
Roopesh and his other pro-maoist supporters would go around different states of India, leaving pro-maoist movement signs on walls, buildings, street corners, and many other popular places, where other people would see it. They would have signs targeted at [[Barack Obama|President Obama]] of the [[United States]], to try and get more attention and possibly help, as more people started to see what their movements were doing. Not only would they put signs out in different areas, but they would tend to be destructive if they did not get any of their demands. Roopesh and his gang/Pro-Maoist supporters that listened to him, would usually demand money or food, with weapons in their hands to establish their dominance in the area. When they would not get what they wanted they would destroy the citizens computers and other valuable items, and also would crush things that would help give away their position, so that there would be no evidence of them ever being there.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKGbRBipXgE|title=History of Maoist leader Roopesh | Roopesh and his other pro-maoist supporters would go around different states of India, leaving pro-maoist movement signs on walls, buildings, street corners, and many other popular places, where other people would see it. They would have signs targeted at [[Barack Obama|President Obama]] of the [[United States]], to try and get more attention and possibly help, as more people started to see what their movements were doing. Not only would they put signs out in different areas, but they would tend to be destructive if they did not get any of their demands. Roopesh and his gang/Pro-Maoist supporters that listened to him, would usually demand money or food, with weapons in their hands to establish their dominance in the area. When they would not get what they wanted they would destroy the citizens computers and other valuable items, and also would crush things that would help give away their position, so that there would be no evidence of them ever being there.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKGbRBipXgE|title=History of Maoist leader Roopesh}}</ref> | ||
While Roopesh was still making public acts, he released a video to the common people where he said that the guerrillas had the support of the common people, especially the farmers. Roopesh's goal for making this statement is to try and get more supporters on his side, so that his movements become more affective. Roopesh was also in charge of the movement in the [[Western Ghat region]] which has been actively traveling between [[Karnataka]], [[Tamil Nadu]], and [[Kerala]].<ref name=":4"/> As Roopesh was in charge of the [[Western Ghats Zonal Committee]], most of the comrades had been very loose while following the methods of secret practice. | While Roopesh was still making public acts, he released a video to the common people where he said that the guerrillas had the support of the common people, especially the farmers. Roopesh's goal for making this statement is to try and get more supporters on his side, so that his movements become more affective. Roopesh was also in charge of the movement in the [[Western Ghat region]] which has been actively traveling between [[Karnataka]], [[Tamil Nadu]], and [[Kerala]].<ref name=":4"/> As Roopesh was in charge of the [[Western Ghats Zonal Committee]], most of the comrades had been very loose while following the methods of secret practice. | ||
Roopesh planned to continue the CPI-Maoist goals with the new '[[democratic revolution]]', which is really just to show how they are against the ideas of [[imperialism]], [[feudalism]], and [[comprador bureaucratic capitalism]]. As the CPI was formed after the merger of the [[People's War Group]] and the [[Maoist Communist Centre of India]], Roopesh had a lot to act with behind his back, as they brought fear to the ruling class in what they were putting together. They want to carry out this revolution with violence by making big statements and big acts. They have already killed many innocent people in India and still are.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/terroristoutfits/CPI_M.htm|title=Left-Wing Extremist Groups | Roopesh planned to continue the CPI-Maoist goals with the new '[[democratic revolution]]', which is really just to show how they are against the ideas of [[imperialism]], [[feudalism]], and [[comprador bureaucratic capitalism]]. As the CPI was formed after the merger of the [[People's War Group]] and the [[Maoist Communist Centre of India]], Roopesh had a lot to act with behind his back, as they brought fear to the ruling class in what they were putting together. They want to carry out this revolution with violence by making big statements and big acts. They have already killed many innocent people in India and still are.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/terroristoutfits/CPI_M.htm|title=Left-Wing Extremist Groups}}</ref> | ||
Pro-Maoist slogans were being raised in court when Roopesh was arrested for continuing his Maoist activities in [[Kodagu district|Kodagu]] and other areas. These pro-maoist slogans brought in more conflict, as they made a slogan for Jaleel, who was following Roopesh's orders and was killed by the police when he was acting out for pro-maoist movements. Jaleel had a number of different cases against him, and was killed during a Pro-Maoist movement in a gun fight. Jaleel and a couple of other in the movement went into a resort demanding food and money. The resort alerted the [[Kerala Police]], which is when the gun fire started, and resulted in killing the Maoist leader Jaleel and injuring another member of the gang. No police officers were injured.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/kerala-maoist-leader-jaleel-killed-in-an-encounter/article26457448.ece|title=Kerala: Maoist leader Jaleel killed in an encounter|last=PTI|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref> This is what Roopesh is making different groups of pro-maoist leaders and supporters do, by trying to take control over everything, while forcefully demanding to get free things. | Pro-Maoist slogans were being raised in court when Roopesh was arrested for continuing his Maoist activities in [[Kodagu district|Kodagu]] and other areas. These pro-maoist slogans brought in more conflict, as they made a slogan for Jaleel, who was following Roopesh's orders and was killed by the police when he was acting out for pro-maoist movements. Jaleel had a number of different cases against him, and was killed during a Pro-Maoist movement in a gun fight. Jaleel and a couple of other in the movement went into a resort demanding food and money. The resort alerted the [[Kerala Police]], which is when the gun fire started, and resulted in killing the Maoist leader Jaleel and injuring another member of the gang. No police officers were injured.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/kerala-maoist-leader-jaleel-killed-in-an-encounter/article26457448.ece|title=Kerala: Maoist leader Jaleel killed in an encounter|last=PTI|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref> This is what Roopesh is making different groups of pro-maoist leaders and supporters do, by trying to take control over everything, while forcefully demanding to get free things. | ||
== Territory == | == Territory == | ||
Not all of India has been smothered by the Maoist's, but a large portion has. The "[[red corridor]]" is what is known for being Maoist territory as it ranges from [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the south to [[West Bengal]] in the east. But, they do have 21 of the 28 states affected by some type of pro-maoist groups. Not all states are fully taken over, if any, but definitely have been affected. The Maoists have grown and spread throughout a lot of India ever since they started their movements decades ago<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.reuters.com/india/2013/05/29/who-are-indias-maoists-and-why-they-are-in-the-news/|title=Who are India's Maoists and why they are in the news | Not all of India has been smothered by the Maoist's, but a large portion has. The "[[red corridor]]" is what is known for being Maoist territory as it ranges from [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the south to [[West Bengal]] in the east. But, they do have 21 of the 28 states affected by some type of pro-maoist groups. Not all states are fully taken over, if any, but definitely have been affected. The Maoists have grown and spread throughout a lot of India ever since they started their movements decades ago<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://blogs.reuters.com/india/2013/05/29/who-are-indias-maoists-and-why-they-are-in-the-news/|title=Who are India's Maoists and why they are in the news|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609132409/http://blogs.reuters.com/india/2013/05/29/who-are-indias-maoists-and-why-they-are-in-the-news|archive-date=9 June 2013}}</ref> | ||
== His Arrest == | == His Arrest == | ||
Roopesh and the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]] are looked at as a terrorist outfit by the [[Government of India|Indian government]], because Roopesh is trying to overthrow them, which why some of their members have been arrested including Roopesh. | Roopesh and the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]] are looked at as a terrorist outfit by the [[Government of India|Indian government]], because Roopesh is trying to overthrow them, which why some of their members have been arrested including Roopesh. Roopesh was accused of leading many Maoist groups including one in [[Kalugumalai|Kaluru]] in 2010. Finally, Roopesh was arrested along with his wife, when the [[Andhra Pradesh Police]] force found them in the middle of an operation in [[Coimbatore district|Coimbatore]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-arrest-keralas-top-maoist-leader-roopesh-and-wife-shyna-big-boost-security-forces|title=Why the arrest of Kerala's top maoist leader Roopesh and his wife Shyna is a big boost for security forces}}</ref> Roopesh was heading the [[People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (India)|People's Liberation Guerrilla Army]], and was in hiding for many years. Roopesh and Shyna were accused of harboring another Maoist leader in their home, named [[Malla Raji Reddy]] who was arrested in [[Angamaly|Angamali]], who has also been hiding for many years. | ||
Roopesh and his wife were arrested as they were being connected to at least 30 different cases or events that they participated in. It took a lot of work to catch both Roopesh and Shyna, where the arrests only occurred due to multiples police forces of several states, coming together and working together to catch both of them. Police forces of the [[Andhra Pradesh Police|Andhra Pradesh police]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]], and [[Telangana]] were the ones that came together. The Andhra police took charge in taking Roopesh and Shyna back to Kerala for questioning for their roles in all the cases they were being accused for.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-arrest-keralas-top-maoist-leader-roopesh-and-wife-shyna-big-boost-security-forces|title=Why the arrest of Kerala's top Maoist leader Roopesh and wife Shyna is a big boost for security forces | Roopesh and his wife were arrested as they were being connected to at least 30 different cases or events that they participated in. It took a lot of work to catch both Roopesh and Shyna, where the arrests only occurred due to multiples police forces of several states, coming together and working together to catch both of them. Police forces of the [[Andhra Pradesh Police|Andhra Pradesh police]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]], and [[Telangana]] were the ones that came together. The Andhra police took charge in taking Roopesh and Shyna back to Kerala for questioning for their roles in all the cases they were being accused for.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-arrest-keralas-top-maoist-leader-roopesh-and-wife-shyna-big-boost-security-forces|title=Why the arrest of Kerala's top Maoist leader Roopesh and wife Shyna is a big boost for security forces}}</ref> | ||
== Family == | == Family == | ||
Roopesh and Shyna were known as Kariyan and Priya in this committee among the Maoists.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/maoist-document-blames-roopesh-shyna-for-debacle-of-the-movement/articleshow/56382025.cms|title=Maoist document blames Roopesh, Shyna for debacle of the movement | Roopesh and Shyna were known as Kariyan and Priya in this committee among the Maoists.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/maoist-document-blames-roopesh-shyna-for-debacle-of-the-movement/articleshow/56382025.cms|title=Maoist document blames Roopesh, Shyna for debacle of the movement}}</ref> Roopesh and Shyna started showing their over protected sides by increasing security norms. By increasing security norms, they established camps and shelters inside forests where they kept children whose parents were participating in these pro-maoist movements, including their own two children. Documents were found and seized from Roopesh and Shyna, that led officials to many other crucial findings in terms of Maoist movements in this region.<ref name=":4" /> | ||
Roopesh and his wife are still alive, but were arrested, and Roopesh is being held in the [[Viyyur Central Prison]], which has tight security. His wife Shyna was released on bail, after spending three years in prison. The only reason we know this, is because one of Roopesh's daughter's Ami was getting married. Usually, criminals are not let out of prison to go to their daughters wedding. But, in India, they let Roopesh attend, with tight police security. They let Roopesh arrive in the morning, and had to get him back to prison by 5pm that night. They only let around 19 people attend the wedding, strictly only close relatives of the bride and groom. The police were strict and did not let anyone else attend because they were afraid that someone that used to work for Roopesh or other active pro-maoist activists would try and help him escape.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/maoist-leader-roopesh-s-daughter-enters-wedlock-under-police-security--1.3806364|title=Maoist leader Roopesh's daughter enters wedlock under police security | Roopesh and his wife are still alive, but were arrested, and Roopesh is being held in the [[Viyyur Central Prison]], which has tight security. His wife Shyna was released on bail, after spending three years in prison. The only reason we know this, is because one of Roopesh's daughter's Ami was getting married. Usually, criminals are not let out of prison to go to their daughters wedding. But, in India, they let Roopesh attend, with tight police security. They let Roopesh arrive in the morning, and had to get him back to prison by 5pm that night. They only let around 19 people attend the wedding, strictly only close relatives of the bride and groom. The police were strict and did not let anyone else attend because they were afraid that someone that used to work for Roopesh or other active pro-maoist activists would try and help him escape.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/maoist-leader-roopesh-s-daughter-enters-wedlock-under-police-security--1.3806364|title=Maoist leader Roopesh's daughter enters wedlock under police security}}</ref> | ||
Malla Raji Reddy was a central committee member who was on the run for 30 years, for many cases, including the murder of [[Scripado Rao]], the former speaker of the Andhra Pradesh, the same city that arrested Roopesh.<ref name=":3" /> As Roopesh was leading his Pro-Maoist movements in India, his wife Shyna was getting more involved as well. Shyna started a new women's wing called the '[[Bhavani Wing]]'.<ref name=":3" /> | Malla Raji Reddy was a central committee member who was on the run for 30 years, for many cases, including the murder of [[Scripado Rao]], the former speaker of the Andhra Pradesh, the same city that arrested Roopesh.<ref name=":3" /> As Roopesh was leading his Pro-Maoist movements in India, his wife Shyna was getting more involved as well. Shyna started a new women's wing called the '[[Bhavani Wing]]'.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
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== Main Goal as Maoist Leader == | == Main Goal as Maoist Leader == | ||
The purpose of the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)|Communist party of India (Maoist)]] was to overthrow the government of India. They believed that the state was being run incorrectly, as both parties (People's war group and Communist centre of India), had different views of communism. Both parties did agree on who their enemies were, and also agreed that they would use extreme violence to get what they wanted. The People's War Group took the [[Marxism–Leninism|Marxist–Leninist]] stance, and the Communist. Centre of India took a Maoist stance. Both different stances of communism, but the CPI concluded that they would take a [[Marxism–Leninism–Maoism|Marxism–Leninism-Maoism]] to guide their activities and decision making. | The purpose of the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)|Communist party of India (Maoist)]] was to overthrow the government of India. They believed that the state was being run incorrectly, as both parties (People's war group and Communist centre of India), had different views of communism. Both parties did agree on who their enemies were, and also agreed that they would use extreme violence to get what they wanted. The People's War Group took the [[Marxism–Leninism|Marxist–Leninist]] stance, and the Communist. Centre of India took a Maoist stance. Both different stances of communism, but the CPI concluded that they would take a [[Marxism–Leninism–Maoism|Marxism–Leninism-Maoism]] to guide their activities and decision making. | ||
As Roopesh was heading the [[People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (India)|People's Liberation Guerilla Army]], he wanted to capture the Political Power through [[guerrilla warfare]], this was the tactics and military strategies used by the Communist Party of India, which was helped run by Roopesh, since he was one of the leaders. | As Roopesh was heading the [[People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (India)|People's Liberation Guerilla Army]], he wanted to capture the Political Power through [[guerrilla warfare]], this was the tactics and military strategies used by the Communist Party of India, which was helped run by Roopesh, since he was one of the leaders. | ||
Roopesh was one of the few Maoist leaders that called for an armed revolution. This confused non maoist supporters as they were trying to figure out how Roopesh and the other Maoist leaders operate. They could not find out what their end goal was and what they were planning next.<ref name=":3" /> | Roopesh was one of the few Maoist leaders that called for an armed revolution. This confused non maoist supporters as they were trying to figure out how Roopesh and the other Maoist leaders operate. They could not find out what their end goal was and what they were planning next.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
== Tactics they had to overthrow Government == | == Tactics they had to overthrow Government == | ||
As Roopesh and other Maoist leaders want to overthrow the government of India, they had certain tactics to help give them progress that would ultimately give them more support from other citizens in India. As Roopesh and other Maoist leaders wanted to keep control of things, they had several cases of them blowing up schools and transportation systems just to keep a certain population of India under their power. They would block this population within their state where they had the most power, where they would educate them and teach them their ways. The kids would grow up thinking with similar minds and thoughts of people in the Communist Party of India (Maoism). | As Roopesh and other Maoist leaders want to overthrow the government of India, they had certain tactics to help give them progress that would ultimately give them more support from other citizens in India. As Roopesh and other Maoist leaders wanted to keep control of things, they had several cases of them blowing up schools and transportation systems just to keep a certain population of India under their power. They would block this population within their state where they had the most power, where they would educate them and teach them their ways. The kids would grow up thinking with similar minds and thoughts of people in the Communist Party of India (Maoism). | ||
The Maoists were blamed for sabotaging a crowded trained with 100 passenger killed when it was derailed, in [[West Bengal]] in 2013. Another movement that they had in 2013 was when they attacked another passenger train, killing three people in [[Bihar]]. In 2010, the Maoist rebels killed at least 75 policeman in [[Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.]] Not only are they destroying trains and killing police officers, but are also attacking schools, hundreds of them, and other infrastructures to show people that they are dangerous and will do anything to get what they want<ref name=":2" /> This is why the Pro-Maoist leaders and people that are involved are looked at as terrorist by the Indian Government, but are gaining a lot of attention by committing these terrible crimes. | The Maoists were blamed for sabotaging a crowded trained with 100 passenger killed when it was derailed, in [[West Bengal]] in 2013. Another movement that they had in 2013 was when they attacked another passenger train, killing three people in [[Bihar]]. In 2010, the Maoist rebels killed at least 75 policeman in [[Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.]] Not only are they destroying trains and killing police officers, but are also attacking schools, hundreds of them, and other infrastructures to show people that they are dangerous and will do anything to get what they want<ref name=":2" /> This is why the Pro-Maoist leaders and people that are involved are looked at as terrorist by the Indian Government, but are gaining a lot of attention by committing these terrible crimes. |