Red battle, end stage: India closes in on Maoists’ last battlefield in Bastar

Security forces are intensifying operations in Bastar to capture two key Maoist leaders, Papa Rao and Barsa Deva, following the elimination of top commander Madvi Hidma. With the Red Corridor shrinking and many senior leaders neutralized, the government aims to end the insurgency by March 31, while rehabilitation efforts for surrendered cadres are underway.