RAIPUR, April 26 -- Security forces continued a special combing operation to take out the Maoists leadership in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh for the fifth day, with more than 10,000 personnel ringfencing top rebels and trapping them in the hillocks of a remote village.
Officials said they have recovered three bodies during search operations so far, but others said the number of rebel casualties could be far higher.
The aim for the personnel from the District Reserve Guard, Bastar Fighters and Special Task Force is to hunt down Deva, Hidma and Damodar, who are believed to be camping in the jungles.
"The terrain is difficult, but the search will continue until we have a clear picture," said a senior officer familiar with the operation....