The reported fears of some in Congress high command may finally come true in case separate Telangana is granted. Sources say that Intelligence bureau has warned that Maoists are waiting in wings to spring a surprise in Telangana as and when separate state is announced.
It was for long suspected that Telangana may give scope to increased Maoist activity and now with the heat on against them in Chhattisgarh they are looking for a safety valve where they can expand their activity. Though they may have become physically eliminated from Telangana, there is no dearth of sleeper cells and sympathizers for the movement, especially in north Telangana.