Maoist insurgency
India's Successful Campaign Against Left Wing Extremism: Approaching a Maoist-Free 2026
Dec 11, 2025 01:53 am CST
India is on the verge of eliminating Left Wing Extremism, with Maoist-affected districts reduced from 126 in 2014 to just 11 in 2025. Violence has decreased by nearly 90%, surrenders are outpacing arrests, and comprehensive security, development, and rehabilitation strategies are proving effective. The government aims for a Maoist-free India by March 2026.
The Collapse of Central India's Maoist Stronghold: 33 Surrenders Reduce MMC Zone to Just 6 Insurgents
Dec 09, 2025 02:00 am CST
In a dramatic transformation, the once-formidable Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) Maoist special zone has collapsed to just six remaining insurgents following 33 surrenders in 10 days. This article explores how key surrenders, including that of Central Committee Member Ramdher Majji, have effectively ended three decades of Maoist dominance in this critical tri-state region of central India.
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.
Chhattisgarh's Victory Against Maoist Insurgency: How Hidma's Elimination Changes Bastar's Future
Nov 21, 2025 08:37 pm CST
The elimination of top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma represents a turning point in Chhattisgarh's fight against insurgency. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlights this achievement while emphasizing that development initiatives and rehabilitation programs are equally crucial in transforming former Maoist strongholds like Bastar. The government's dual approach of security operations and community engagement through cultural and sporting events aims to bring lasting peace to the region.
Tech Shankar: Elite Maoist IED Expert Eliminated in Andhra Pradesh Security Operation
Nov 19, 2025 09:08 pm CST
Security forces eliminated Tech Shankar, a top Maoist leader and IED expert, during a major counter-insurgency operation in Andhra Pradesh's Maredumilli forests. This operation, which also neutralized commander Madvi Hidma, represents a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) organization's technical capabilities and leadership structure in the Andhra-Odisha border region.
The Fall of Madvi Hidma: How India's Most Wanted Maoist Commander Was Finally Eliminated
Nov 18, 2025 04:24 pm CST
After years of evading capture, notorious Maoist commander Madvi Hidma was killed in a strategic operation by Andhra Pradesh's elite Greyhounds force. This article examines Hidma's rise from a village recruit to the leader of the Maoists' deadliest battalion, his involvement in multiple deadly attacks against security forces, and the significant impact his elimination will have on the weakening insurgency movement across India's Red Corridor.
Maoist Leader Madvi Hidma Killed in Andhra Pradesh: Amit Shah's Vision of Maoist-Free India Advances
Nov 18, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Key Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, responsible for 26 armed attacks against security forces, was killed in Andhra Pradesh's Maredumilli forest. This significant development advances Home Minister Amit Shah's recent promise of a Maoist-free India by March 2026, as shared with NDTV. Hidma, who carried a Rs 50 lakh bounty, was involved in multiple deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada assault that killed 76 CRPF personnel.
25 Years of Counter-Insurgency: Jharkhand's Successful Campaign Against Maoist Extremism Reveals Significant Decline in Affected Areas
Nov 14, 2025 02:29 am CST
Over a 25-year period, Jharkhand has dramatically reduced Maoist influence from 22 districts to just 4, with security forces arresting 10,769 insurgents, neutralizing 235, and accepting 324 surrenders. This comprehensive counter-insurgency effort has included substantial weapons recovery and coincided with an expanded focus on cybercrime prevention, demonstrating the evolution of security challenges in the region.
High-Ranking Maoist Commander with Rs 5 Lakh Bounty Surrenders in Jharkhand Under 'Nai Disha' Policy
Nov 12, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Two senior Maoist commanders from the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) have surrendered to authorities in Latehar district. One of them, Brajesh Yadav, carried a Rs 5 lakh bounty on his head. Both insurgents surrendered under the state government's 'Nai Disha' rehabilitation policy, which provides benefits to former extremists and their families.
Countdown to 2026: Inside Bastar's Final Battle Against the Last 300 Maoist Insurgents
Oct 29, 2025 08:25 pm CST
As India approaches Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 2026 deadline to end Maoist insurgency, Bastar remains the critical battleground with approximately 300 hardcore fighters led by four high-value targets—each carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty. Amid record surrenders and internal ideological fracturing, security forces face the challenging final phase of a conflict that has claimed over 4,600 lives during Chhattisgarh's 25-year history as the epicenter of India's Red Corridor.