Maoists are killing innocent citizens--------WB cm

Mr. Bhattacharjee said the Home Minister assured him that if the state government required more forces, he would be ready to send them. The West Bengal government has already deployed about 1,300 personnel of the CRPF and about 600 BSF men.

Mr. Bhattacharjee accused the Maoists of killing innocent citizens and engaging in extortion and many other crimes with the locals suffering heavily.

"It will take some time to get rid of the Maoist menace and we will continue the campaign," he said.