Odisha Declares Bolangir, Bargarh Naxal-Free
Analysis based on 18 articles · First reported Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated Mar 01, 2026
The declaration of India===Balangir district and India===Bargarh district as Naxal-free by Odisha===Odisha Police is a positive development for regional stability and security. This could potentially attract investment and foster economic growth in these previously affected areas.
Odisha===Odisha Police, led by DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, has declared India===Balangir district and India===Bargarh district as 'Naxal-free' following the surrender of 15 Maoists from the Communist Party of India (Maoist)'s Bargarh-Bolangir-Mahasamund division in India===Chhattisgarh's India===Mahasamund district. This achievement is attributed to sustained joint operations, precise intelligence, coordinated efforts of security forces, and local cooperation. The number of Naxal-free districts in Odisha has now risen to seven. While India===Balangir district and India===Bargarh district are now peaceful, Maoist presence continues in other districts, particularly India===Kandhamal district, where ADG Sanjeeb Panda confirmed ongoing operations to target remaining Maoists, including leader Şükrü.
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