Tuesday, 11 October 2011 14:07 Ko Pauk
New Delhi (Mizzima) – Indian daily newspapers reported that Indian Maoist rebels, popularly known as Naxalites, have a plan to open training camps inside Burmese territory within weeks, according to seized documents.
The_Red_Corridor_ver_1The training camps would be jointly organized by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Naxalites, according to the reports.
The Times of India reported that police claimed they had a laptop that was seized from two PLA members arrested in New Delhi on October 1 that contained important information related to future Naxal operations.
"The laptop has information about a training camp to be jointly organized by the PLA and Naxals in Myanmar," police said. No location in Burma was given.
The paper also reported that the PLA provided military and communication training to Naxalites and Jammu-Kashmir rebels.
Ethnic Naga leader Saw Sa told Mizzima that the training might be in Kachin State in Burma and involve not only the PLA but also ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) rebels from Assam.
He said: “If this information is true, the entire northeast region of Indian will be in a mess and the situation will be complicated. This is not just a threat. It is really likely, but it must still be under planning. The ULFA might also get involved in this plan because Kachin State is close to Assam State in India.”
At every summit meeting between Burmese and Indian leaders, the issue of northeast insurgents is on the agenda.
Meanwhile, recent reports said that the Burmese Army assaulted and cleared an area in Sagaing Region where Indian rebels had taken refuge, but Saw Sa said the Burmese military did not actually launch an assault.
“I think the Burmese army launched an offensive just for show, to ask for money from India. I have no idea why India trusts the unreliable Burmese army. The Burmese government lies to them very well,” he said.
Burmese President Thein Sein, who is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi later this week, is likely to discuss the insurgency issue with Indian leaders.
The Indian papers reported that at least eight Indian rebel groups were taking shelter in Burmese territory.
Police Special Commissioner P.N. Aggarwal said the PLA is fighting for the secession of Manipur State from India, and the plan might be intended to establish a strategic united front to jointly fight against India.
Among the four communist parties in India, the Naxalites, or Communist Party of India (Maoists), has fought against the Indian government since the 1960s. They are operating in 12 Indian states.
New Delhi (Mizzima) – Indian daily newspapers reported that Indian Maoist rebels, popularly known as Naxalites, have a plan to open training camps inside Burmese territory within weeks, according to seized documents.
The_Red_Corridor_ver_1The training camps would be jointly organized by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Naxalites, according to the reports.
The Times of India reported that police claimed they had a laptop that was seized from two PLA members arrested in New Delhi on October 1 that contained important information related to future Naxal operations.
"The laptop has information about a training camp to be jointly organized by the PLA and Naxals in Myanmar," police said. No location in Burma was given.
The paper also reported that the PLA provided military and communication training to Naxalites and Jammu-Kashmir rebels.
Ethnic Naga leader Saw Sa told Mizzima that the training might be in Kachin State in Burma and involve not only the PLA but also ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) rebels from Assam.
He said: “If this information is true, the entire northeast region of Indian will be in a mess and the situation will be complicated. This is not just a threat. It is really likely, but it must still be under planning. The ULFA might also get involved in this plan because Kachin State is close to Assam State in India.”
At every summit meeting between Burmese and Indian leaders, the issue of northeast insurgents is on the agenda.
Meanwhile, recent reports said that the Burmese Army assaulted and cleared an area in Sagaing Region where Indian rebels had taken refuge, but Saw Sa said the Burmese military did not actually launch an assault.
“I think the Burmese army launched an offensive just for show, to ask for money from India. I have no idea why India trusts the unreliable Burmese army. The Burmese government lies to them very well,” he said.
Burmese President Thein Sein, who is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi later this week, is likely to discuss the insurgency issue with Indian leaders.
The Indian papers reported that at least eight Indian rebel groups were taking shelter in Burmese territory.
Police Special Commissioner P.N. Aggarwal said the PLA is fighting for the secession of Manipur State from India, and the plan might be intended to establish a strategic united front to jointly fight against India.
Among the four communist parties in India, the Naxalites, or Communist Party of India (Maoists), has fought against the Indian government since the 1960s. They are operating in 12 Indian states.
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