The March 31 deadline may signal a retreat of Red Terror and a battle won, but without deep, inclusive development — jobs, education, infrastructure and rehabilitation — the war remains far from over
Six CPI (Maoist) cadres surrendered in Kothagudem, impressed by welfare and development measures under ‘Operation Cheyutha’. With 306 cadres surrendering this year, the police highlight improved health and family-focused motivations among lower-rank Maoists seeking to return to mainstream life
