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Naxal menace
The naxal menace will be wiped out from the State by March 2026, said Odisha Police Director General, YB Khurania.
Following a review meeting with the Superintendents of Police of the Naxalism-affected districts, Khurania said Odisha Police will successfully destroy Maoist hideouts and their activities by March 2026. DIGs and IGs of different police ranges were also present during the meeting.
Khurania informed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given the deadline of March 2026 to the police.
According to Khurania, the ground situation in the affected districts has been assessed and Maoist issues will be resolved at the earliest.
“Odisha police has performed well in anti-naxal operations and we have received national recognition for the success. We will take the work further,” said Khurania.
“We have taken stock of the situation on the ground in the Maoist-affected districts and discussions have been held on how to deal with the situation. Naxal issues will be solved soon. Naxal operation will be intensified in coming days,” he added.