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Rangaboyina Bhagya, a 46-year-old Maoist from Siddipet district, was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker forests. She joined the Maoist movement in 2002 and carried a Rs 5 lakh bounty. Despite her mother’s recent emotional appeal for her to return to the mainstream, Bhagya never came back home in 24 years.

It is time for government to focus on developing regions that have become hostage to violent activities by naxalite groups

While the security operations have been successful in breaking the back of the extremist movement, the government must now prioritise addressing tribal grievances through focused development and outreach

With mass surrenders and declining relevance of violence, Maoists face a historic opportunity to enter democratic politics

Surrendered Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi has urged active cadres to abandon armed struggle and join the mainstream, calling the path of violence a “failure.” He and co-leader Rupesh have offered to help those willing to surrender

With public support waning and state forces advancing, Maoists must suspend armed struggle and reconnect with the people to address their needs

Maoists’ myopic attitude could be attributed to their flawed assessment of the prevailing situation and tactics of security forces

Negotiating with Maoists is a double-edged sword. It is imperative for the government to keep past experiences in mind and tread cautiously

The other three escaped unhurt. Police defuse landmine Meanwhile, a police team defused a landmine planted by the Maoists near Chelimela village under Venkatapuram police station limits in the district.

Inspecting the Mahadevpur police station in the district, the SP analysed the pattern of grave and non-grave cases, road accidents, missing cases, thefts etc. related to the station and gave appropriate instructions.