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Centre targets Northeast insurgency with 2029 deadline, first focus on Manipur| India News

Centre targets Northeast insurgency with 2029 deadline, first focus on Manipur| India News

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The Centre plans to shift its focus on containing insurgency in the North East after already achieving its target of ending left-wing extremism (LWE) in the country, officials aware of the development said. Centre plans major CAPF realignment, eyes Northeast insurgency by 2029 (Representative/ANI photo) They said the Centre plans to redistribute forces which had been engaged in the LWE-affected areas to the insurgency-hit states of Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, and plan to achieve the mission by 2029. The realignment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is likely to begin after the culmination of the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal, where polling in the second phase is scheduled to be held on April 29, and the Amarnath Yatra (July-August). Also Read | ‘It’s awful. I want to throw up’: Did Trump dinner shooting suspect regret attack? Over the next few months, possibly mid 2026, select units trained in guerrilla warfare—such as the CRPF’s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), raised to combat Maoist insurgency, will shift to the Northeast (NE). However, officials …

Is India’s Maoist insurgency finally over?

Is India’s Maoist insurgency finally over?

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Security personnel sit beside weapons surrendered by Maoist cadres in Dantewada, in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division, on March 31 | Photo Credit: AFP The story so far: On May 21, 2025, Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavraj, then general secretary of the banned CPI (Maoist), was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Abujmarh area. The operation was led by the District Reserve Guard and the CRPF’s CoBRA unit. His successor, Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji, surrendered by February 2026 along with cadres and weapons. With most Central Committee leaders killed or arrested, the organisation is now largely leaderless. With these developments, can the five-decade-old Maoist movement be considered “finished,” as Home Minister Amit Shah has claimed, in line with his March 31 deadline to end the insurgency? Published – April 19, 2026 03:00 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Odisha police’s final push to bring CPI (Maoist) insurgency to end

Odisha police’s final push to bring CPI (Maoist) insurgency to end

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Security forces in Odisha have intensified their final push to either eliminate the remaining cadres or compel their surrender, launching a hot pursuit of Sukru alias Krishna, a State Committee Member who is leading the last small group of CPI (Maoist) operatives in the State. For the past three days, security forces, including the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Odisha Police, have been combing the Kandhamal district following actionable intelligence on Sukru’s presence. “Sukru, who carries a bounty of ₹65 lakh on his head, has grown increasingly desperate to keep his flock together amid mounting pressure on cadres to surrender. In fact, more than 50 cadres, including State Committee Members, have laid down their arms since November last year,” said a senior police officer. Recently, deputy platoon commander Jagesh and party member Ratna were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Kandhamal. Cadres who have surrendered have also revealed details about the organisational weaknesses of the CPI (Maoist). Acting on their specific inputs, security forces recovered the body of Anwesh, Sukru’s …

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary review: Arshad Warsi’s unintentionally funny film on insurgency in Punjab that no one asked for | Bollywood

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary review: Arshad Warsi’s unintentionally funny film on insurgency in Punjab that no one asked for | Bollywood

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Bandaa Singh Chaudhary review: As I watched Bandaa Singh Chaudhary, I was transported back to the junior school plays we would put together for Independence or Republic Day. Themes as heavy as patriotism would be boiled down to the bare minimum. We were kids then who needed time to grasp it. Nostalgia isn’t always a good thing, though. Today, we have all grown up and out of that phase. The makers of this film are probably only halfway there. (Also read: Jogi review: Diljit delivers career-best performance in riveting drama on 1984 anti-Sikh riots) Bandaa Singh Chaudhary review: Arshad Warsi and Meher Vij lead this film I say this because they take up a somber period- the Insurgency in Punjab in the 1980s- and together, the scripting, editing and acting department leave no stone unturned to make it unintentionally funny in parts. What is it about The story flashbacks to 1975, when Bandaa (played by Arshad Warsi) manages to pull in a girl he likes, Lalli (played by Meher Vij), purely by stalking her everywhere. …

Centre extends ceasefire with Naga insurgency group NSCN-K (Nikki faction) for another year | Latest News India

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Sep 05, 2024 06:51 PM IST This breakaway NSCN group is led by Niki Sumi, against whom the NIA announced a ₹10 lakh reward for allegedly killing 18 Army soldiers in Manipur in 2015 The Narendra Modi government on Thursday extended the ceasefire agreement with Niki Sumi-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland(K) insurgency group for another year, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) announced.  This breakaway NSCN group is led by Niki Sumi, against whom the National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced a ₹10 lakh reward for allegedly killing 18 Army soldiers in Manipur in 2015.  “The ceasefire agreement is in operation between the government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K) Niki group and it was decided to extend the pact for a period of one year with effect from September 8, 2024 to September 7, 2025,” the ministry statement read.  The ceasefire agreement was first signed on September 6, 2021. The Union ministry of home affairs in New Delhi. (File Photo) “In fulfilling the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ‘Insurgency free …

Tripura Insurgency Ends As Last 2 Rebel Groups Sign Historic Peace Deals, Says Amit Shah

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Home Minister Amit Shah announced signing of peace deals with two Tripura rebel groups Guwahati: Two insurgent groups in Tripura have agreed to give up arms and join the mainstream in a historic peace agreement signed with the Centre and the state government. With the singing of this agreement, Tripura is left with no insurgent groups after many decades. “Today is a historic day for us. The struggle that we saw for the last 35 years, today I’m glad these groups have put down weapons and are walking on the path to peace,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. He said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been working tirelessly to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed northeast, free from extremism, violence and conflict. The two groups are the National Liberation Front of Tripura, and All Tripura Tiger Force. Mr Shah said 328 members of the groups that have laid down arms will be integrated into society. “We have invested Rs 2,500 crore for development of this region as well. We …

Morning briefing: Surge in Maoists giving up arms; Kangana’s gaffe on BJP’s Tejasvi Surya, and all the latest news | Latest News India

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A significant number of cadres are abandoning the Communist Party of India (Maoist)-led insurgency due to the intensified ground operations by security forces across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. In the first four months of this year alone, around 240 insurgents have surrendered, a notable increase compared to previous years. Security forces attribute this surge to their enhanced operations and the shrinking operational area of the Maoists, particularly due to the establishment of camps in affected regions. The Maoist leadership’s weakening and government initiatives providing basic amenities to remote villages have further contributed to the insurgents’ surrender. Dig deeper In total 490 Maoists surrendered before the authorities in 2022, while 370 laid down arms in 2023. (PTI) More news on anti-Maoist operations: Security forces walked 60 km in dense forest before Abhujhmaad encounter: Police Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Kangana Ranaut, BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, mistakenly targeted Tejasvi Surya, a BJP candidate from Bangalore South, …

Anti-Maoist ops have led to a drastic drop in insurgency: Amit Shah | Latest News India

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Action against Maoists has accelerated since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed the government in Chhattisgarh in December 2023 and the Centre will eliminate the rebels from the country soon, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday, a day after 29 insurgents were killed in an encounter with police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in the eastern state. Union home minister Amit Shah also stressed that 80 Maoists have been eliminated, 125 have been arrested and over 150 have surrendered since the new government took charge in Raipur (PTI) “Since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, the BJP government has been continuing incessant operations against terrorism and naxalism. These efforts have gained new energy after a BJP government was formed in Chhattisgarh. We started setting up security agency camps in 2014,” he said. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Shah added that 250 such camps have been opened by the security forces inside core areas previously under control of Maoists since 2019, ending the security …

At least 15 people killed in rebel attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan | World News

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A separatist militant attack in Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan region late on Monday left at least 15 people dead, including two civilians and four law enforcement agents, the Pakistani military said in a statement. Pak forces at the site of the militant attack. Militants, including suicide bombers, attacked Mach and Kolpur complexes in the southwestern province of Balochistan, the Pakistan military’s Inter Services Public Relations agency (ISPR) said. At least nine militants including three suicide bombers were killed, it said. HT has launched it’s new Cricket page. Click here to know more! “Security forces in the vicinity were immediately mobilised who are carrying out ensuing operation,” ISPR said. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the most prominent of several separatist groups in the southwestern province of Balochistan, claimed responsibility for the attack. READ | At least 3 people killed, 5 injured in bomb blast at Imran Khan’s rally in southwestern Pakistan The group aims to achieve independence for mountainous and mineral-rich Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by territory but the smallest in terms of population, which has …

74 per cent decrease in insurgency in Northeast, says Union Minister

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There has been a 74 per cent reduction in insurgency-related violence, 60 per cent reduction in attacks on security forces and 89 per cent decrease in civilian deaths in the Northeast, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference here, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) said about 8,000 youths, who were involved with insurgent groups, have surrendered and have joined the mainstream, welcoming a better future for themselves and their families. “There has been a 74 per cent reduction in insurgency incidents, 60 per cent reduction in incidents of attacks on security forces and 89 per cent reduction in civilian deaths in the Northeast,” he said. Reddy said the development of the Northeast has been made a major priority by the central government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the region more than 50 times in last eight years and 74 ministers have also visited the region over 400 times. “The Northeast was previously known for unrest, bombings, bandhs etc but in the last eight years, …