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Nuapada Now Maoist-Free: Last Naxals Surrender
19 Jan
Summary
- Last nine active Naxals surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Monday.
- Nuapada district is now officially declared Maoist-free by Odisha police.
- The surrendered individuals carried a combined bounty of Rs 45 lakh.
Nuapada district in Odisha has been officially declared free of Maoist influence. This milestone was achieved following the surrender of the region's final nine active Naxals in Chhattisgarh on Monday. These surrendered individuals, all natives of Chhattisgarh, were key members of the Odisha state committee associated with the Dhamtari-Gariaband-Nuapada division, operating across both states.
Carrying a collective bounty of Rs 45 lakh, the group included six women and three divisional committee members. Their surrender marks a significant success for the Odisha police in their campaign against Left-Wing Extremism. Security forces remain vigilant to prevent any resurgence of Maoist activities in Nuapada.
This achievement aligns with national targets to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism by March 31. Recent operations, including those in December 2025 and September 2025, have decimated Maoist leadership in Odisha, with most cadres originating from Chhattisgarh. Currently, only about 70 Maoists remain active in Odisha.
