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Gadchiroli Police Claim No Armed Maoists Remain After Operation
The police in Gadchiroli, a district in Maharashtra, say they have finished fighting a group called Maoists.
In May 2026, they did a big operation called Antim Prahar and arrested all the Maoists there.
After that, the police said no armed Maoists are left.
In July 2026, some people were caught putting up fake Naxalite posters and banners.
The police arrested six people for that.
The police want to keep the area safe and stop any more trouble.
Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh announced all remaining Maoists were arrested in May 2026 during Operation Antim Prahar.
The operation targeted Naxalite activity in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.
Police claim no armed Maoists remain in the district after the operation.
In July 2026, police arrested six individuals for distributing fake Naxalite pamphlets and banners.
The arrested individuals include Joga Rainu Dhurva, Malu Kande Dhurva, Dalsu Marra Telami, Chaitu Dunga Dhurva, Ganesh Devu Alami, and Rajesh Dallu Vadde.
- Who
- Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh
- What
- Announced that no armed Maoists remain in Gadchiroli after Operation Antim Prahar
- Where
- Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India
- When
- May 2026 for the operation; July 2026 for subsequent arrests
- Why
- To eliminate Naxalite influence and restore security
Key facts
- Operation
- Operation Antim Prahar
- Date of Operation
- May 2026
- Location
- Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra
- Outcome
- All remaining Maoists arrested
- Subsequent Arrests
- 6 individuals for fake Naxalite propaganda
Quotes
SP M. Ramesh
Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra
“"Everyone is aware that in May 2026, the Gadchiroli Police carried out an operation called 'Operation Antim Prahar', during which all the remaining Maoists in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra were arrested. After that, there are currently no armed Maoists left in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra."”
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