Maoists in Bastar are reportedly recruiting child soldiers as young as nine years old due to pressure from security forces. A recently discovered letter reveals that 80 of the 130 new recruits are minors, indicating a troubling trend. The organization faces challenges in recruitment and morale issues.
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