Bastar breakthrough leaves Dandakaranya Maoists 'leaderless' after 18 cadres surrender

A significant breakthrough in the fight against Left Wing Extremism occurred on March 24, 2026. Eighteen Maoist cadres, including senior leaders, surrendered to the government in Dandakaranya. This event has effectively left the Naxal outfit leaderless. The surrender marks a critical milestone in efforts to bring peace to Bastar.