THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 1, 2026
Odisha Police has achieved a historic milestone in its sustained
anti-Naxal operations across the State. The Director General of Police, Yogesh
Bahadur Khurania, has officially declared Bolangir and Bargarh as Naxal-free
districts.
It is noteworthy that today, in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh,
which borders Bargarh district, 15 Maoists laid down their arms and joined the
mainstream of society. These cadres were active in the
Bargarh–Bolangir–Mahasamund division. With this development, both Bargarh and
Bolangir districts have now been declared free from Naxal activities.
The DGP informed that sustained joint operations conducted over a
prolonged period, precise intelligence inputs, coordinated efforts of Central
and State security forces, and active cooperation from local residents have led
to the complete elimination of Naxal activities from these two districts.
He stated that this significant achievement has been made possible due to
the courage, restraint, and unwavering commitment of the police force. The DGP
congratulated all officers and personnel involved in the operations and
expressed gratitude to the people for their trust and continued support.
He further stated that similar intensified operations will continue in
other affected areas of the State to ensure the complete eradication of the
Naxal problem at the earliest.
