The new world of surrendered left-wing extremistsLakhan is immersed in diagnosing faults in a motorbike. “Surrendered cadres bring a wealth of information that gives us a tactical advantage. The couple were area committee members (ACM). These confessions, when cross-verified, become raw data for the book.Over time, this has helped intelligence agencies map the organisational pyramid: from the Central Committee Members (CCMs) at the top, followed by State Zonal Committee Members (SZCMs), Divisional Committee Members (DCMs), Area Committee Members (ACMs) and, finally, Party Members (PMs). Suspicious of his disappearance, the party suspected he had shared information and executed him.The elusive top tierCentral Committee members remain the most shadowy rung.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2025 06:02 UTC