KOLKATA: It seems the end of road for peace in West Bengal's Maoist-affected districts. Both, Mamata Banerjee and the Maoists, are hardening their stand. The mutual trust between the pre-poll allies broke within five months of Trinamul Congress sweeping to power in Bengal. Interlocutors appointed by the state to bring the Maoists to the talks table are left with little space.

Maoists rejected the CM's seven-day ultimatum to lay down arms and called a bandh from October 22, the last day of the deadline.

CRPF's 66th battalion dug up 37 brand new gelatin sticks in Gurishole forest while patrolling in West Midnapore.