New Delhi: A laptop and handbook recovered after the recent attack by Naxals in Orissa shows just how sophisticated and organised their operations have become.
It also points to the fact that they have become more challenging for the security forces.
After 13 policemen were killed and a thousand weapons were captured in Bhubaneshwar last month, the investigators believe that they have nabbed the brains behind the audacious Maoist attack.
They have seized a handbook that reveals the workings of the Maoist intelligence wing, which they call the Public Security Service.
The handbook shows how Naxals have countered intelligence networks. It describes how to identify and evade intelligence officials and the operations of India's external intelligence agency the Research and Analysis Wing in Nepal and Bhutan, where they have strong links with Maoists.
It even gives details of a secret code, for instance, buttons stand for bullets and raincoats for tents.
A part of the above mentioned information is also available on a laptop seized from a Maoist. In fact, data on the laptop is enscripted in such a sophisticated manner that it has surprised investigators.
",They are studying what they consider the target or enemy systems in all its detail. They are identifying the strengths and weakness and are seeking to undermine or attack systematically find the weak points to focus their violence against,", said Dr Ajai Sahni, Executive Director, Institute for Conflict Management (ICM).
Central security agencies rule out a mole within. They say that most of information used is available openly.
This shows how sophisticated and organised the Maoists have become. The handbook seized also said that their battle is no longer with the police or paramilitary but the Indian army and they are already preparing for in it.