South Bastar
Seven More Maoists Including IED Expert Tech Shankar Killed in Andhra Pradesh Following Madvi Hidma's Encounter
Nov 19, 2025 03:02 pm CST
In a major anti-Maoist operation following top leader Madvi Hidma's death, security forces eliminated seven more Maoists including IED specialist Tech Shankar in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district. This operation is part of a month-long intelligence-driven campaign that has resulted in 50 arrests across multiple districts, with significant weapons recovery. Hidma's group was linked to several deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada massacre and carried a Rs 1 crore bounty.
258 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra: Amit Shah Sets 2026 Deadline for Eliminating Naxalism
Oct 16, 2025 11:43 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces the surrender of 258 Maoists in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, declaring two former strongholds free from Maoist influence. The government aims to completely eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, with significant progress already made since the BJP government took power in Chhattisgarh.