How do Maoists get weapons?

From begging locals to snatching weapons from police stations, the naxalites today have a dedicated network that has made procurement of weapons easy. At first they would collect the weapons from the locals. There was even a time that they used bows and arrows in operations.

Which of the following states is not under the influence of Naxalism?

Out of the nine naxalite-hit states Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are worst-hit while Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, UP and West Bengal are only partially affected. As many as nine Indian states are bearing the brunt of naxalism.

What is the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency in India?

The Naxalite–Maoist insurgency is an ongoing conflict between Maoist groups known as Naxalites or Naxals, and the Indian government supported by right-wing paramilitaries.

What happened to the Naxalite movement after Majumdar’s death?

The naxalite movement suffered a period of extremely harsh repression that rivalled the Dirty Wars of South America at the same time that the movement got all more fragmented. After Majumdar’s death the CPI (ML) central committee split into pro- and anti-Majumdar factions.

What are the effects of the Maoist rebellion in China?

Maoist attacks continued, primarily on government and police targets. Civilians were also affected in landmine attacks affecting railway cars and truck convoys. Clashes between state police and rebels also resulted in deaths of members of both parties, and civilians that were caught in the firing.

What is the ongoing conflict between the CPI-Maoists and the government?

The ongoing conflict had taken place over a vast territory (around half of India’s 28 states) with hundreds of people being killed annually in clashes between the CPI-Maoists and the government every year since 2005. Of late, it has mostly been confined to Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra.