State police declare Nuapada dist Maoist-free as 9 active naxals surrender

Nuapada district in Odisha is now Maoist-free after its last nine active Naxals surrendered in Chhattisgarh. These individuals, carrying a Rs 45 lakh bounty, were part of the Dhamtari–Gariaband–Nuapada division. This development significantly boosts Odisha police's efforts to combat Left-Wing Extremism nationwide, with security forces remaining vigilant.