left-wing extremism
Deadly Encounter in Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists and 3 Police Personnel Killed as India Targets Complete Eradication of Left-wing Extremism by 2026
Dec 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
A fierce encounter between security forces and Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district resulted in 15 casualties, including 12 extremists and 3 police personnel. This operation brings the total Maoist casualties in the state to 275 this year, as India works toward its deadline of eliminating Left-wing extremism completely by March 2026.
Andhra Pradesh Security Forces Deliver Major Blow to Maoist Networks Through Strategic Operations
Nov 19, 2025 03:06 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh security forces have crippled Maoist operations through coordinated forest encounters and urban arrests, eliminating key leaders including Madvi Hidma and potentially Tech Shankar while dismantling their critical logistics network across five districts. The operations, resulting in 13 Maoist casualties and 50 arrests, represent a decisive step toward eradicating left-wing extremism from the region.
The Collapse of Maoist Leadership: How Madvi Hidma's Death Signals the Decline of Left-Wing Extremism in India
Nov 18, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The elimination of Madvi Hidma, a key tribal leader and military strategist of the banned CPI (Maoist), marks a critical turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism. This analysis examines how his death, combined with other leadership losses in 2025, has created an irreversible crisis within the Maoist organization, leaving an aging non-local leadership struggling to maintain operational capabilities in the critical Bastar region.
3 Naxalites Killed in Bastar: Security Forces Eliminate Sniper Specialist in Major Anti-Maoist Operation
Nov 17, 2025 12:24 am CST
Security forces eliminated three Maoists including a sniper specialist in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, marking another significant victory in the fight against Left-wing extremism. The encounter in Bhejji police station limits recovered weapons and ammunition, bringing the total Maoist casualties in Bastar to 233 this year. With Maoist presence now limited to few locations, officials believe the insurgency is approaching collapse, though four key commanders continue to resist in South Bastar's forests.
Trump Administration Designates Four European Leftist Groups As Foreign Terrorist Organizations Following Kirk Assassination
Nov 14, 2025 04:44 am CST
President Donald Trump's administration has officially labeled four European leftist organizations as terrorist groups following conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. The designated groups include an Italian anarchist network, two Greek bombing groups, and a German anti-fascist organization, all with histories of violent actions but no operational presence in the United States. This move follows Trump's earlier executive order classifying antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
India's Path to Becoming Maoist-Free by 2026: Home Minister Amit Shah's Definitive Timeline
Nov 02, 2025 12:21 am CST
Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that India will become Maoist-free by March 31, 2026, with only 3 districts in Chhattisgarh still severely affected by Left-Wing Extremism. The government has implemented a comprehensive rehabilitation program for surrendered insurgents while pursuing security operations against remaining Maoist elements. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the significant reduction in Maoist-controlled territories from 150 districts to just 3, marking a major success in India's counter-insurgency efforts.
Senior Maoist Leaders Surrender: Major Blow to Left-Wing Extremism in Telangana
Oct 29, 2025 01:49 am CST
Two veteran Maoist leaders, Pulluri Prasad Rao and Bandi Prakash, with over four decades of experience, have surrendered in Hyderabad, delivering a significant blow to Left-Wing Extremism in Telangana. Their surrender reflects the success of the government's dual strategy combining security operations with rehabilitation policies, potentially signaling the movement's final phase as their departure creates critical leadership vacuums and weakens recruitment efforts.
Female Maoist Commander With Rs 5 Lakh Bounty Surrenders in Chhattisgarh: Part of Growing Defection Trend
Oct 18, 2025 06:34 pm CST
A female Maoist commander named Geeta (alias Kamli Salam) with a Rs 5 lakh bounty surrendered to Chhattisgarh police, joining 210 other Naxalites who defected earlier. Her surrender highlights growing disillusionment within Maoist ranks and the effectiveness of the state's dual strategy of security operations and rehabilitation initiatives aimed at ending the decades-long insurgency in the Bastar region.
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.
Historic Mass Surrender: 170 Maoists Including Top Commander Lay Down Arms in Chhattisgarh's Anti-Naxal Campaign
Oct 16, 2025 09:04 pm CST
In a significant breakthrough in India's fight against left-wing extremism, 170 Maoists including intelligence chief Rupesh surrendered in Chhattisgarh, bringing the total to 258 surrenders across two states in just 48 hours. This historic development marks a turning point in the region's security situation, with authorities declaring North Bastar and Abujhmad completely free from Naxalite violence for the first time in decades.