Tribals tighten grip on Lalgarh, keep security forces at bay

Police says Maoists have spread their wings in Lalgarh and adjoining areas because of lack of economic development

Accompanied by wife Lakshimoni, 70-year-old Chunaram Murmu has walked at least 20km braving a blazing sun to reach a health centre in Katapahari village. Set up by the West Bengal state government, the centre is today run by tribespeople who have seized control of the area.

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