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Naxalite guerillas trek back to their jungle redoubt, south Bastar region.
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A bow and arrow wielding member of the Sangam, the Naxalites’ village militia, south Bastar region.
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Naxalites pay visit to tribal village on daily patrol, south Bastar region.
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For some Naxalites, a homemade rifle will have to suffice until better arms are seized or stolen from state police forces.
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Dawn in Naxalite territory, south Bastar region.
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A young Naxalite takes a break to read Maoist doctrine at a jungle camp, south Bastar region.
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Rice and stewed vegetables are daily staples for Naxalite guerillas.
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Half-portrait of Naxalite fighter at remote jungle camp, south Bastar region.
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Naxalite guerilla in a training exercise, south Bastar region. The AK-47 pictured was said to have been seized in a recent attack on police forces.
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Naxalite guerilla raises weapon to the call of “Lal Salaam”, or red salute, south Bastar region.
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Naxalite guerillas conducting morning roll call at their jungle camp, south Bastar region.
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Published February 1, 2008

Deep in the virgin jungle of southern Chhattisgarh, Naxalite guerillas live, train and recruit beyond the reach of government forces.

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