Jamshedpur, May 22 -- Even as an unprecedented 25 Maoist extremists, including six SZCMs and six ACMs from Saranda forests surrendered before Jharkhand police, talks gained momentum that two topmost surviving Maoist commanders Misir Besra and Asim Mondal might have sneaked out of Saranda and reached 'safe' locations, people aware of the matter said on Thursday.

Intelligence sources said Maoist politburo member Misir Besra alias Sagar alias Nirbhay, carrying a bounty of Rs.2 crore in Jharkhand and Odisha, and central committee member (CCM) Asim Mondal alias Akash alias Timir, carrying a bounty of Rs.1 crore, have succeeded in sneaking out of Saranda through Khunti and Purulia and parted ways from thereon.

"Now around 16-17 Maoists are le...