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India's BJP has accused Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress of attempting to revive Maoists under the guise of a "unity call," sparking political controversy.

A significant surrender event saw 42 Maoists, including senior divisional committee members, area committee leaders, platoon commanders, and a top commander, give themselves up in Telangana, India.
Dozens of Maoist insurgents have laid down their arms on the deadline day, marking a significant event.

A profile piece highlights Sundarraj P, a senior police officer, and his personal sacrifices while fighting Maoists on the frontlines in Bastar, crediting his family's support for his sustained mission.

The CM emphasised that by placing their trust in the Constitution, the former Maoists have set a positive and inspiring example for others
The Maoists surrendered and handed over their weapons to Odisha DGP Y B Khurania, ADG (anti-Maoist operation) Sanjeeb Panda and other senior officers at a special function in Kalahandi district…

In a significant development for India's anti-Maoist campaign, 108 Maoists, collectively carrying a bounty of Rs 3.95 crore, have simultaneously surrendered in the Bastar region.

A significant number of Maoists, totaling 108, have surrendered along with Rs 3.6 crore cash and 1 kg gold, marking the days leading up to a Home Ministry deadline in India.

They gave up 266 weapons including INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles, AK-47 assault rifles, SLR (Self-Loading Rifles), bolt-action rifles, .303 rifles, US-made carbines, 9mm pistols and other weapons

120 former Maoists attended the Chhattisgarh Assembly, marking a significant step towards their integration into mainstream democracy, following efforts to declare Bihar 'Maoist-free'.

Security forces killed two Maoists in an encounter operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, bringing the total Maoist deaths in the state this year to 25 as part of efforts to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism.

A Telangana IPS officer's dedicated efforts have reportedly paid dividends, leading to the surrender of Maoists in the region.

With reintegration of a politburo member and a central committee member into mainstream, the last surviving apex organisational structure of CPI (Maoist) has effectively collapsed, said Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka announced that the state is nearing the eradication of Left Wing Extremism, citing the arrest of 2,004 Maoists, 532 killed, and 2,704 surrenders over the past two years.

Emotional tributes were paid to police officers who died in a blast at a Maoist gunpowder dump in Chhattisgarh, India.

In an innovative initiative, surrendered Maoists are being inducted to train security forces at a jungle warfare school in Kanker, aiming to leverage their expertise to enhance operational preparedness.
In Chhattisgarh, 44 Maoists have surrendered across the Bastar region, with significant recoveries reported in four districts, including 302 Maoist cadres and 270 weapons in Narayanpur district during 2025–26.
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah stated in Lok Sabha that Naxalism is almost eradicated in Bastar and declared India 'Naxal-free,' claiming the 'shadow of red terror' has been lifted and the region is on the path of development, while also identifying 'left-wing ideology' and 'Indira Gandhi' as root causes and criticizing the Congress for inaction.

The Centre is intensifying its aggressive, mission-mode strategy to eradicate Maoists, described as the 'biggest threat to India's internal security,' as the March 31 deadline approaches.

Senior Maoist Nakul among 11 rebels who surrender in Odisha’s Kalahandi, handing over AK-47, INSAS rifles and ammunition, police say

In a historic surrender, 108 Maoists in Bastar yielded, bringing a ₹3.95 crore bounty and a major weapons cache, reflecting growing disillusionment with their ideology.

The Union home ministry said at least eight divisional committee members were among the 108 Maoists who surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

The 15 Maoists surrendered at a function held in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, which borders Bargarh. Three senior Odisha Police officers were present at the event
The group, which included 54 women, spent several hours in the Assembly building where they watched the proceedings and met Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma and other senior Ministers who hailed the Maoists for their decision to return to the mainstream.

The Chhattisgarh Assembly was informed that 989 weapons, including 70 AK-47 rifles, have been seized or recovered from Maoists since 2020, with 4,340 Maoists surrendering and 666 killed in encounters.
Chhattisgarh police stated that the surrender of four top Maoists in Telangana represents a significant turning point in the fight against extremism.
Eleven teams of the Special Operations Group, two teams of the Central Reserve Police Force and one District Voluntary Force participated in the joint operation
"The STF jawan inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, triggering a blast that left him injured. After preliminary treatment, he was referred to a medical centre for further medication," says police officials

The Indian national security establishment has made counter-intelligence a top priority, focusing on foreign intelligence, their networks, and operatives within India.

Jayaram, also known as Nandu Monge Gavade, left home 14 years ago and is now one of the last six Maoists in Maharashtra. His father has made an emotional appeal for him to return.

A blog post recounts a past incident where Maoists tricked police onto a booby-trapped road in Gadchiroli, resulting in the deaths of 16 officers.

Telangana DGP B Shivdhar Reddy has issued a fresh appeal for the remaining 11 Maoists underground to surrender and reintegrate into normal life.
Eleven Maoist insurgents, who collectively had a bounty of Rs 63 lakh on their heads, have surrendered to authorities.
Two Maoists, carrying a combined bounty of ₹12 lakh, have been arrested in Jharkhand's Latehar district. They were wanted in connection with several cases across various districts and states, including Chhattisgarh.
The cadres who surrendered arms and ammunition were from Chhattisgarh and had a combined reward of ₹1.15 crore on their head

In a historic event, 130 Maoist members surrendered with arms in Telangana, marking a significant decline of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army.
According to police, the surrendered cadres, including nine women, belonged to the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division of Maoists and were active along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border
Two Maoists, identified as Hichami Madda and Manki Podium, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur, with police stating they each carried a reward of ₹5 lakh.
Both Mallesh and Podiam are part of the North Bastar division of the Maoists.

Two senior members of the CPI (Maoist) surrendered to Telangana police, marking a significant blow to the party and signaling the end of its insurgency in the region.

Around 40 Maoists operate in splinter groups in Odisha: Majhi

Devji is believed to have taken over as the Maoist general secretary after the encounter of Nambala Keshava Rao