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A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was critically injured in an IED blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Saranda forest. Security forces intensified operations as Maoists escalate use of explosives in the insurgency-affected region

Nine Maoists, including Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zone Committee secretary C Narayana Rao, surrendered before Andhra Pradesh police. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said sustained intelligence-based operations and rehabilitation policies have reduced the Maoist presence in the State to zero.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he should be chargesheeted for his past deeds, and alleged that the BJP would stop the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and restrict dietary choices if it came to power.

Over 10,000 Maoists surrendered in the past decade as the government intensified its multi-pronged strategy against Naxalism. Improved security operations, infrastructure development, and rehabilitation schemes weakened the insurgency, reduced violence, and encouraged cadres to join mainstream society, officials said

Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Indravati river area of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, with arms and explosives recovered. Separately, a Dantewada court sentenced two Maoists to five years’ imprisonment under the Explosive Substances Act

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Naxalism would be eliminated from India by March 31, 2026, while addressing the CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati. He praised the force for its role in restoring peace across conflict-hit regions

Three Maoists and a Maharashtra C-60 commando were killed during an ongoing anti-naxal operation along the Gadchiroli and Narayanpur border. Another commando was injured. Security forces recovered weapons, while operations continue in the region.

Two Naxalites were killed in a forest encounter with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Weapons were recovered, and operations continue. So far in 2026, 22 Maoists have died in the state’s anti-LWE operations

Chhattisgarh security forces in Bijapur recovered and destroyed two powerful Maoist-planted IEDs targeting vehicles. The swift operation prevented casualties, highlighting ongoing counter-insurgency vigilance in the Bastar region and the coordinated efforts of local security personnel

CRPF dismantled a suspected Maoist arms and explosives manufacturing unit in Palaguda forests along the Sukma–Bijapur border, seizing large quantities of materials and foiling a major insurgent plot ahead of Republic Day

Eight Maoists, including a woman and several militia and courier network members, surrendered before Ramagundam police on Saturday. Officials said they were influenced by government welfare initiatives and police support for surrendered cadres, and decided to return to mainstream life.

A new ICPS policy paper argues that recent Maoist surrenders present an opportunity to shift from violence to democratic development. It proposes involving former insurgents in skill training, health, education and infrastructure to foster inclusive growth in affected regions.

At least 15 Maoists, including top leader Anal Da carrying a Rs 1 crore reward, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest. Officials said the operation is ongoing and termed it a major success.

A gun battle was underway between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district in which some Maoists were killed

A 20-year-old villager was killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district after accidentally triggering a pressure IED planted by Naxalites while in a forest. Police launched search operations, warned locals to remain cautious, and cited continued civilian casualties from Maoist violence in the Bastar region

As many as 63 Maoist cadres, including 36 carrying bounties worth Rs 1.19 crore, surrendered before security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. The surrender, credited to the ‘Puna Margam’ initiative, is seen as a major step towards peace in Bastar.

In Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, 26 Naxalites—including seven women and high-value cadres—surrendered under the "Poona Margem" rehabilitation initiative. Rewards on their heads totaled ₹65 lakh. They received ₹50,000 each and will undergo further government-led reintegration

Fourteen Maoists were killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar range on Saturday. Security forces neutralised top CPI (Maoist) leaders in Sukma and Bijapur districts, recovering weapons during ongoing anti-Naxal operations in South Bastar.

Security forces neutralised two Maoists during an ongoing anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region. The encounter broke out in Bijapur district following intelligence inputs. Combing operations are continuing, with no casualties reported among security personnel.

In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, security forces recovered a significant Maoist arms cache during an anti-Naxal operation near Gondpalli village. Seized items included rifles, muzzle-loaders, and hundreds of live rounds intended for use against security personnel