Officials say state police are to take the lead in co-ordinating operations against the Maoists, while central forces are only to lend assistance.The decision came hours after at least 17 policemen were killed in a battle with Maoist insurgents in the western state of Maharashtra.India says that Maoist insurgents pose its biggest security threat.They operate in many states and say they are fighting for the rights of the poor and landless.
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