How wildlife shaped insurgent survival: We learnt to live with tigers in dark, but gaurs terrified us most, say surrendered Maoist commanders
Recently surrendered Maoist commanders reveal that while tigers were a common presence, the massive Indian bison, or gaur, posed the greatest threat, frequently disrupting their movements and forcing route changes. Wildlife also served as an early warning system against security forces, with animal alarm calls providing crucial escape time.
Recently surrendered Maoist commanders reveal that while tigers were a common presence, the massive Indian bison, or gaur, posed the greatest threat, frequently disrupting their movements and forcing route changes. Wildlife also served as an early warning system against security forces, with animal alarm calls providing crucial escape time.
