New Delhi, Feb 17 (IAN) The security forces are on course to meet the March 31 deadline set by Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, to wipe out each and every Maoist from India. While operations on the ground continue and are at the fag end, the forces have also embarked upon a mission to ensure that the ideology too is wiped out completely.A security official part of these operations said that this is an equally important step in the battle against the Maoists.Sometimes, the ideology can be more dan…
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New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) For decades, the Left-Wing Extremism took refuge in India’s dense forests, alienated tribal populations, ideological fervour, and looked like an insurgency that seemed impossible to contain. The so-called “Red Corridor” stretched across central India, and the Maoist narrative projected itself as a revolutionary movement speaking for the dispossessed. But by 2025, that narrative has taken a decisive hit. While security forces have conducted several successful operat…
Hyderabad, Feb 15 (IANS) The Telangana Police Department on Sunday called upon all top underground CPI (Maoist) leaders and cadres to return to the mainstream of society and lead a peaceful, secure, and dignified life with their families.Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy reiterated the appeal earlier made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, urging underground Maoists to shun violence and reintegrate into society under the state government’s rehabilitation framework.The police chief…
Raipur/Bijapur, Feb 14 (IANS) In a concerted effort to curb Maoist influence in the sensitive South Bastar region, security forces on Saturday conducted joint operations across multiple police station areas in Bijapur district, resulting in the demolition of five memorials erected by Maoists.The operation marks another step in the ongoing anti-Maoist campaign aimed at dismantling insurgent propaganda and psychological hold over local communities.According to the police officials, the actions wer…
Raipur/Bijapur, Feb 12 (IANS) Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Thursday carried out anti-Maoist operations during which they detected and destroyed improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and demolished memorial structures allegedly built by Maoists to honour their deceased leaders.In one operation, a joint team from the Awapalli police station and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions was engaged in demining duty along the Awapalli-Murdanda road. Around three kilometre…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) A hardcore underground woman cadre of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation on Thursday surrendered before the Koraput police in Odisha.The surrendered woman Maoist, identified as Mamata Podiami alias Mamita and Soni, is a resident of Bijapur district in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. She was an ACM (Area Committee Member)-ranked cadre of the CPI (Maoist).With the surrender of Mamata, the Odisha Police on Thursday declared Koraput district, one of the worst-affected district…
Raipur/Bijapur, Feb 5 (IANS) Twelve Maoist cadres from the South Sub-Zonal bureau surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Thursday, under the state government’s ‘Poona Margem: Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation’ initiative, marking a new beginning of trust and mainstream integration.The group, comprising eight female and four male cadres, laid down arms, including three automatic weapons such as AK-47 and SLR rifles, along with ammunition.A total reward of Rs 54 lakh had been declared on them…
Raipur, Jan 30 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the development as a testament to the state’s unwavering commitment. In a post on X, he stated, “A Naxal-free Bastar and a secure Chhattisgarh is our resolve.” He emphasised that the incident reflects the expanding atmosphere of trust, security, and development in Bastar. The Chief Minister credited the success to coordinated security operations, the establishment of robust security camps, enhanced road connectivity, and sus…
Raipur/Sukma, Jan 30 (IANS) In a fresh boost to operations against Maoists in Bastar, four Naxalites, including two women, carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 8 lakh on their heads, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Friday. The cadres, affiliated with the Kistaram area committee of the banned CPI (Maoist)’s south Bastar division, laid down arms under the state government’s ‘Poona Margem’ initiative, which emphasises rehabilitation and social reintegrat…
Patna, Jan 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge sheeted Lakshman Paswan, a prime accused, in connection with the attempted revival of the banned Maoist organisation — CPI (Maoist) — in the Magadh zone of Bihar, NIA officials said on Wednesday. Lakshman Paswan has been charge sheeted under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.According to the NIA investigation, he was actively involved in collecting levy from bus…