The End Of Naxalism In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, Decades In Making

The End Of Naxalism In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, Decades In Making

Till about four months back Gadchiroli was among the worst affected Left Wing Extremist (LWE) districts in the country.

Gadchiroli’s Maoist Stronghold Crumbles as Maharashtra Moves to End Decades-Long Insurgency

Maharashtra appears close to ending one of the longest-running insurgencies in its security history, with authorities indicating that Maoist activity in Gadchiroli has almost completely collapsed. Once considered the nerve centre of Left-wing extremism in central India, the district has not witnessed any major insurgent movement since February 2026. Police say the militant network in the region has been reduced to just six cadres. According to o…