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By Sandeep Sahu
BBC News, Bhubaneswar
Security forces in eastern India have recovered a police launch which sank following an attack last month by Maoist rebels.
Nine bodies were found in the vessel after it was brought to the surface of a reservoir in eastern Orissa state.
The boat was carrying elite commandoes - 28 people swam to safety. At least 33 others are now known to have died.
The sinking of the launch was a major setback for the security forces, who are accused of poor planning.
Five missing
Bad weather has hampered the search and rescue operation, and officials have yet to bring the vessel ashore.
A police official told the BBC more bodies may still be trapped inside.
Five people remain unaccounted for.
Maoists are active in many states across east and central India and have been fighting the government for decades.
They say they represent the rights of landless farmhands and tribal communities.
Hundreds of people have died in the insurgency.
BBC News, Bhubaneswar
Security forces in eastern India have recovered a police launch which sank following an attack last month by Maoist rebels.
Nine bodies were found in the vessel after it was brought to the surface of a reservoir in eastern Orissa state.
The boat was carrying elite commandoes - 28 people swam to safety. At least 33 others are now known to have died.
The sinking of the launch was a major setback for the security forces, who are accused of poor planning.
Five missing
Bad weather has hampered the search and rescue operation, and officials have yet to bring the vessel ashore.
A police official told the BBC more bodies may still be trapped inside.
Five people remain unaccounted for.
Maoists are active in many states across east and central India and have been fighting the government for decades.
They say they represent the rights of landless farmhands and tribal communities.
Hundreds of people have died in the insurgency.
