The purported ceasefire offer of the banned CPI(Maoist ) has been rejected by the security forces, who see it as a diversionary tactic of the Reds to regroup and carry out attacks, once the anti-Naxal operations slow down.

In the last few days, several reports emerged of the Maoist spokesperson Mallujola Venugopal alias Abhay, writing a letter of truce and expressing willingness to hold talks with the government.

But, sources in the Union Home Ministry said such claims and overtures are neither new nor credible, as the CPI(Maoist) is under pressure and making attempts to divert the attention of the security forces.

“The operations are continuing and there will be no let-up in the chase of the top naxal brass that is roaming free,” said a senior security official.

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