How India's war against Maoists is affecting its people

The Maoist insurgency in India has been ongoing for nearly six decades, resulting in a conflict between rebels and government forces that has claimed thousands of lives. The government's intensified security operations have resulted in the deaths of over 600 alleged rebels, with a focus on Maoist-dominated regions like Chhattisgarh. However, there are concerns about the human cost of these operations, as civilians, especially tribal communities, bear the brunt of the conflict in impoverished and underdeveloped regions despite rich natural resources.