There has been periodic report of links between Maoists of central India and militant, separatist groups of North East India. But the recently concluded DGP and IGP level meet in New Delhi, this link has evoked a lot f concern. In our previous report of Naxalites in North East India, it was reported that Naxalites ( Maoists) have been trying to create some bases in North East India.

An interesting report in Assam Tribune :

Highly placed official sources told The Assam Tribune that though the Maoist rebel groups are yet to have strong presence in the North East states, the groups are trying to maintain close links with some of the rebel groups of the region. Recent intelligence input of a group of Maoist rebels visiting Myanmar for training is viewed with serious concern by the Government of India. Sources said that the Maoist rebels must have visited Myanmar to receive training in the bases of the NE rebel groups in the neighbouring country, but the group is yet to be identified. A number of rebel groups of the region have strong bases in Myanmar and the Maoists could have visited any of such camp, sources added. In view of the development, the issue of securing the international border with Myanmar came up for discussion again in the recent meeting.

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