#WATCH | कंधमाल: ओडिशा के DGP योगेश बहादुर खुरानिया ने बताया, "2025 में नक्सलवाद के खिलाफ जो हमारी मुहीम थी उसने बल पकड़ा, जिसके लिए दिनांक 31 मार्च 2026 निर्धारित की गई थी। 2025 के शुरूआती दौर में हमारे पास ये आकलन था कि ओडिशा में 130 से 140 के करीब नक्सल मौजूद हैं। मुझे ये बताते हुए हर्ष हो रहा है कि आज की तारीख में उन सबकी संख्या घटकर 8-9 के करीब आ गई है। तकरीबन 77 के करीब नक्सलों ने राज्य सरकार की आत्मसमर्पण और पुनर्वास नीति के तहत आत्मसमर्पण किया है और 27 के करीब नक्सल विभिन्न ऑपरेशन में ढेर हुए हैं... हमारे ऑपरेशन जारी हैं और हमें पूरी आशा है कि आगामी दिनों में हमें सफलता मिलेगी। उनके पास दो ही विकल्प हैं। या तो वे राज्य सरकार की आत्मसमर्पण और पुनर्वास नीति को स्वीकार करके आत्मसमर्पण करें या फिर सुरक्षा बलों के साथ उनका आमना-सामना हो। बहुत कम समय रह गया है। कुछ ही समय में ओडिशा पूर्ण तरह से नक्सलमुक्त हो जाएगा।"
#WATCH | Returning to the National Defence Academy after more than two decades, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla revisited the institution that played a defining role in shaping his early years.
During his visit, he delivered a guest lecture and interacted with cadets, reflecting on the values of discipline, resilience and camaraderie that continue to define life at the academy. Familiar spaces and routines brought back memories of training days, underscoring the enduring impact of the institution on its alumni.
The visit also highlighted the continuity of tradition at the academy, where generations of cadets undergo rigorous training to prepare for service to the nation.
#NDA #ShubhanshuShukla #Defence #IndianAirForce #India @DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@IAF_MCC@adgpi@PIB_India@MIB_India
Phulbani, Odisha: ADG IPS Sanjib Panda says, "Sukru was the top most Maoist operating in the state for last several months. We had conducted very good operations in the past involving SOG, DBF, CRPF and BSF. We had also intensified our intelligence gathering network..."
#WATCH | Kandhamal, Odisha: In the anti-Naxal operation, Additional DG Sanjeev Panda said, "Sukru was the most active Maoist in the state over the past several months. We have conducted good operations before as well... Based on Operation Pressure and the Active Surrender Policy, Sukru came to surrender before the police along with his 4 Maoist cadres. Now, our estimate of the number of Maoists in Kandhamal district is in single digits. In the coming days, we will intensify our operations further by involving all forces..."
Odisha | The most wanted Maoist leader Sukru, along with 4 others, surrendered before Odisha police: Sanjeeb Panda, Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO)
Kalahandi, Odisha: DG YB Khurania says, "Today in Kalahandi district, 11 Maoists from the Vansadhara Gomsar Nagwara division have decided to leave the path of violence and join the mainstream..."
#WATCH | Kandhamal, Odisha: ADG Anti-Naxal Operations, Odisha, Sanjeeb Panda says, "... Ten Maoists, including a state committee member with a reward of 55 lakhs on his head, surrendered to the police in the Kandhamal area, where they had been active for the past five to six years. This is a huge success for the Kandamal police, with support from the CRPF. At present, Naxal activity in Odisha is confined to a few pockets in the Kandamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada districts, with an estimated 25 Naxals still active..."
#WATCH | Kandhamal, Odisha: ADG Anti-Naxal Operations, Odisha, Sanjeeb Panda says, "... Ten Maoists, including a state committee member with a reward of 55 lakhs on his head, surrendered to the police in the Kandhamal area, where they had been active for the past five to six years. This is a huge success for the Kandamal police, with support from the CRPF. At present, Naxal activity in Odisha is confined to a few pockets in the Kandamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada districts, with an estimated 25 Naxals still active..."
#WATCH कंधमाल, ओडिशा: SP हरीशा बी.सी. ने कहा, "24 फरवरी को हमें विश्वसनीय सूचना मिली कि एक नक्सली मारा गया है और उसका शव पकारी रिज़र्व फॉरेस्ट में दफना दिया गया है...हमारी टीम वहां पहुंची और तलाशी अभियान के दौरान हमें शव बरामद हुआ...जांच के दौरान हमें पता चला कि शव DVC कैडर के नक्सली अन्वेश का है...हमें यह भी पता चला कि सुकरू और अन्वेश के बीच लड़ाई हुई थी। सुकरू, अन्वेश के पुलिस के सामने सरेंडर करने के खिलाफ था लेकिन अन्वेश अपनी टीम के साथ सरेंडर करना चाहता था, इसी वजह से उनके बीच लड़ाई हुई और उसी दौरान अन्वेश मारा गया..."(26.02)
#WATCH | Kandhamal, Odisha | SP Harisha BC says, "On 24 February, we received credible information that a naxal had been killed and his body buried in the Pakari Reserve forest in Daringbadi PS area... During the search operation, we recovered the body... During the investigation, we found that the body belonged to Anwesh, a DVC cadre naxal. .. We also found out that there was a fight between Sukru and Anwesh. Sukru was against Anwesh surrendering to the police, but Anwesh wanted to surrender with his team. Which is why a fight broke out between them, and during that time Anwesh was killed..." (26.02)
#WATCH | Kandhamal, Odisha: Two Maoists have been killed in an exchange of fire with the security personnel in the Kandhamal district of Odisha
Sanjeeb Panda, Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO), says, "On the 22nd, we launched a joint operation... After the firing stopped, our team searched the area. They found two Maoist bodies and recovered an AK-47 rifle, six UBGL grenades, an SLR rifle, and other items such as medicines and ammunition. We have identified both Maoists. One of them is the deputy platoon commander of the Maoist platoon, named Jagyesh, and he is from Sukma. He carries a reward of Rs 22 lakh. The other Maoist has been identified as Ratna. She is a party member with a reward of Rs 1.65 lakh and is from Bijapur. They were involved in more than 11 incidents... We are carrying out our operation with greater vigour as we approach our March 31st deadline. I am confident we will achieve our target. Additionally, I appeal to the Maoists who are there in the forest to abandon violence and join the mainstream. We will provide them with full support and assistance in accordance with the government's surrender policy. Yes, the operation is ongoing. More teams have been deployed. The top Maoist in this area is Sukru, and our team is conducting further operations in that area."
Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts are 8, including 6 districts in Chhattisgarh, 1 district in Jharkhand and 1 district in Odisha: MoS Home Nityanand Rai
#WATCH | Kandhamal, Odisha | Five people arrested in connection with cyber fraud.
ASP Ramendra Prasad says, "This gang was opening bank accounts in the names of different individuals and then providing them to others for use in cybercrimes. We have arrested the people involved in opening these bank accounts, including a bank employee." (09.01)
#WATCH | Odisha: Around 1500 BJP Yuva Morcha volunteers formed a human chain amidst the massive gathering during the Lord Jagannath #RathYatra in Puri to ensure a clear path for ambulances, showcasing their dedication to public service.
Source: BJP Yuwa Morcha
#WATCH | Kandhamal, Odisha: On Congress fact-finding team probing Gopalpur rape incident, Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan says, "Many issues have surfaced: continuous rape, gang rape, and violent murder. We aim to uncover the facts, including administrative and governmental shortcomings. Why is there persistent rape, and why are the accused unafraid? We have met with parents and local villagers, as well as the DM and SP. This is a women's issue, especially concerning female children, which is why we are not discussing it publicly. We have observed several issues here and noted where the problems lie... We will address all of this at the press conference on the 24th June in Bhubaneswar..."