Talks on table but with whom

The biggest squad is the Purulia Squad comprising 37 members. Led by Bikram,it is notorious for its ferocity and is equipped with weapons such as Insas and Ak 47. Bikram ranks highest among squad leaders mentioned in the top secret report.

The second biggest squad is the Belpahari squad in West Midnapore district with 17 members led by Madan Mahato. This team is also equipped with sophisticated weapons such as AK 47.

The biggest frontal organisation of the Maoists,according to the report,is the Police Santrash Viroshi Committee with 39 members. It is led by Chhatradhar Mahato,now undergoing trial under UAPA.

The second biggest frontal organisation is the Asivasi Mulbasi Janaganer committee with 36 members.

The third is the Sidhu Kano Gana Militia led by Sudarshan Mahato,which has 16 members. “We don’t know whether there is any commanding authority and we also don’t know who will represent the entire Maoists who will obey the authority. But let us hope some results come out,’’ an official of the Home Department said.

Sujata Bhadra,human rights activist,had brought the talks proposal to the Chief Minister. “We won’t be able to tell you who is coming for talks and when. That cannot be shared with the media,’’ Bhadra told The Indian Express.