insurgency
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.
Major Anti-Maoist Operation Thwarts Attack Plan on Police Camps and Government Institutions in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 20, 2025 06:08 pm CST
Following the elimination of top Maoist commander M Hidma, security forces disrupted a major retaliatory plan targeting government facilities in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in 50 arrests and significant weapons seizures across five districts. Officials consider this operation a decisive blow to the insurgency movement in the Dandakaranya 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.
From Bullets to Ballots: Senior Maoist Leader Abandons Armed Struggle for Constitutional Path in Historic Bastar Surrender
Oct 17, 2025 04:26 pm CST
In a watershed moment for India's internal security, over 150 Maoists led by Central Committee member Rupesh have laid down their arms in Bastar. This historic transition marks a fundamental ideological shift as former insurgents abandon armed conflict for constitutional methods of addressing social issues. Rupesh reveals growing disillusionment within Maoist ranks and appeals to remaining cadres to join the peaceful struggle for people's rights through democratic means.
AFSPA Extension in Assam: Three Districts Remain Under Armed Forces Special Powers Act for Additional Six Months
Sep 28, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six more months in Tinsukia, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts of Assam from October 1. Despite overall improvement in the state's security situation, concerns about ULFA(I) and NSCN(K-YA) activities prompted the extension. The controversial act allows security forces to operate with special powers while facing continued opposition from human rights advocates.
In Big Blow To Insurgency, 2 Top Maoist Leaders Killed In Encounter On Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra Border
Sep 23, 2025 02:14 am CST
Security forces have achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against Left-Wing Extremism with the killing of two top Maoist leaders in an encounter in the Abhujmad forests on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border.
Maoists Offer "Temporary Suspension Of Armed Struggle", Call For Talks With Centre
Sep 17, 2025 09:39 am CST
The banned CPI Maoists, operating from shadows for decades, depleting the country of its life blood, are apparently suing for peace - cornered after sustained crackdown by security forces
'Our Last Exchange Was...': Thadou Intellectual's Farewell To Leader Killed By Kuki Insurgents In Assam
Sep 15, 2025 11:39 pm CST
Leaders of Thadou tribe in Assam wrapped the coffin of their community leader, Nehkam Jomhao, with the traditional Thadou Saipikhup shawl in what they called a mark of highest respect and honour to the 59-year-old who was killed by Kuki insurgents.