He added that a close watch is being kept in all villages to prevent Maoists from trying to deposit money into accounts of villagers or sympathisers. While some people inform the police when contacted by Maoists, others settle for a commission in return, stated the official. Officers who worked in the Maoist affected areas said that the extremists will most likely get the same contractors, from whom they collect money, to exchange the demonetised cash they have. When asked if the State might witness more extortions in the border villages, an official said it was unlikely. He added a decade ago the kit bags of Maoist Dalam commanders seized after encounters would contain Rs.

Source: The Hindu December 03, 2016 20:09 UTC