MMC zone
India's Fight Against Maoism: Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Declare Maoist-Free Status Ahead of 2026 Deadline
Dec 12, 2025 11:23 pm CST
In a significant development in India's fight against left-wing extremism, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have officially declared themselves Maoist-free months ahead of the March 2026 deadline. This breakthrough marks the collapse of the Red Corridor as security operations intensify, leaving only a handful of senior Maoist leaders remaining. The declaration represents the most substantial progress toward permanently ending what was once India's greatest internal security challenge, with development now reaching areas previously dominated by insurgents.
Historic Victory: Top Maoist Leader Ramdher Majji Surrenders, Ending Decades of Insurgency in Central India
Dec 08, 2025 06:53 pm CST
In a landmark development for India's fight against left-wing extremism, top Maoist leader Ramdher Majji and 11 cadres surrendered to authorities, effectively dismantling the last remaining insurgent network in the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone. This surrender, combined with the previous day's surrender of 10 high-ranking Maoists, marks the end of decades-long insurgency in the region, with officials declaring Madhya Pradesh now "almost completely Naxal-free."
Two High-Ranking Women Maoists Surrender: A Turning Point in India's Anti-Maoist Campaign
Nov 19, 2025 03:30 pm CST
In a significant development for India's counter-Maoist operations, two high-value women Maoists with bounties of Rs 14 lakh and Rs 17 lakh surrendered within five days in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Their confessions reveal shocking insights into Maoist operations, gender exploitation within the movement, and crucial intelligence about remaining cadres in the tri-state MMC zone. Security agencies believe these surrenders could accelerate the collapse of Maoist presence in the region before the March deadline.