The squad of Central Reserve Police Force commandos took over the security of Murmu, 64, early Wednesday morning.

“Our first batch of women commandos comprising of 32 female combatants has completed its training in VIP security. They will be ready for deployment by January 15. We have decided to detail them with our Z plus protectees,” a senior CRPF officer said.

In the picture released by the Maoists, CoBRA unit jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas is seen sitting on a plastic mat under a temporary shelter, possibly at a Maoist camp.