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A Maoist stronghold in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district is transforming through education, not force. The 'Vidyanjali' initiative, led by SP Aaditya Mishra, sees police personnel and communities rebuilding neglected primary schools. This approach, focusing on development and engagement, has renovated 250 schools, fostering a future where every child has access to better learning conditions.

A surrendered senior Maoist leader revealed extensive military training links with LTTE, Philippines, and Nepal groups. He disclosed the Maoists built barrel grenade launchers and ran arms units from multiple Indian cities. Sustained security pressure has significantly weakened their infrastructure and arms manufacturing capabilities.

A secular Left and a vulnerable minority should have been natural allies. So why do so many Muslims in north India still keep their distance?

Odisha's declaration of being Maoist-free brings mixed emotions. While the government celebrates peace, families of slain security personnel and civilians resent the rehabilitation of surrendered Maoists, viewing it as a betrayal. They question the leniency shown to those accused of heinous crimes, contrasting it with the struggles of victims' families.

March 31 deadline arrives with Naxalism all but wiped out. Smart security ops are one reason. But so is govt outreach in once-forgotten areas. Deepening that is the best guarantee against a revival of extremism

Senior Maoist leader Chelluru Narayana Rao, also known as Somanna, has surrendered to Andhra Pradesh Police in Vijayawada. A key figure in the AOB State Committee and State Military Commission, Narayana Rao assumed leadership after the deaths of other top Maoists. He surrendered with several other cadres and weapons.

The surrender of senior Maoist leader Chelluri Narayana Rao alias Suresh has effectively dismantled the top leadership of the Andhra–Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee. Suresh, a key military strategist, was allegedly involved in numerous major incidents, including the 2021 killing of a Circle Inspector and his gunman.

Odisha police, in sync with national goals, significantly weakened Naxal insurgency through intensified joint operations and advanced surveillance. Key strategies included a revised surrender and rehabilitation policy, targeted strikes on leadership, and cracking down on illegal trade. Development initiatives and community engagement further bolster efforts, bringing the state closer to complete elimination of extremism.

Officials, however, stress that the end of Naxalism will be a gradual process rather than an absolute one, even if key operational targets have been achieved

The March 31 deadline for eliminating Left-wing extremism may pass without fanfare, having successfully created a psychological impetus for stakeholders. This pressure led to the neutralization or surrender of most CPI(Maoist) leadership, fracturing the group and pushing remaining members towards surrender.

'96% Bastar Region Becomes Free From Maoist Influence'

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of development and security operations have significantly shrunk the Red Corridor, pushing the insurgency into isolated pockets. While armed rebellion may be over, securing lasting peace through governance remains crucial.

A Maoist carrying a Rs 5 lakh bounty was killed in a gunfight with security forces on the Dantewada–Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. The encounter occurred during an anti-Naxal operation based on intelligence about hidden arms. The slain cadre, identified as Rajesh Punem, was an Area Committee Member.

Security agencies are shifting focus to Jharkhand, a key stronghold for the CPI (Maoist) Eastern Regional Bureau, following significant setbacks in Telangana and other states. With reduced leadership presence in the Saranda forests, efforts are intensifying to dismantle the remaining network through co-ordinated operations and surrender initiatives.