Odisha Police declare 2 more districts Maoist-free
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Why in news
Odisha Police declared Bolangir and Bargarh districts Maoist-free following the surrender of 15 Maoist members to security forces in Chhattisgarh.
Background
The Odisha Police declared Bolangir and Bargarh as Maoist-free districts. This decision was prompted by the surrender of 15 Maoist members to security forces in Chhattisgarh.
Facts for Prelims
- FactBolangir and Bargarh districts in Odisha declared Maoist-free
- Fact15 Maoist members surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to the decline of Maoistactivity in Odisha and suggest measures to ensure long-term peace in Left-Wing Extremism affected regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Developmental gap: Correlation between infrastructure penetration and reduction in insurgent recruitment
- Intelligence synergy: Effectiveness of inter-state security cooperation in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
- Counter-insurgency strategy: Transition from kinetic operations to community-led development models
Keywords: Left-Wing Extremism · Internal Security · Counter-insurgency · Peacebuilding · State Policing
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