Talking about the ongoing joint, inter-state operations to weed out Maoists and re-establish the control of the administration in Maoist-hit areas, Mr Pillai said it was a long haul and seven to eight years may be needed to gain full control.
Speaking at the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis here, Mr. Pillai said the Maoists did their homework before launching attacks and their approach was that of a well-trained army — surveying the place, making notes and studying every aspect.
According to the home secretary, Maoists are using administrative vacuum and under-development to establish their hold over large tracts of land across states. Their estimated income, he said, is a whopping Rs 1,400 crore.
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