Five elusive Maoist leaders hold the key as March 31 deadline nears

Those still on the run include CPI (Maoist) general secretary Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji, former general secretary Muppalla Lakshman Rao alias Ganapathy, Politburo member Misir Besra, Central Committee leader Malla Raji Reddy alias Sangram, and South Zonal commander Paparao alias Mongu, believed to be operating in parts of Chhattisgarh.