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India captures top Maoist figure as security forces pursue remnants of insurgency

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/29 16:58 X
India captures top Maoist figure as security forces pursue remnants of insurgency
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PATNA (India), July 29 — Indian security forces have arrested a Maoist leader believed to be one of the last senior members of a decades-long insurgency in the country, officials...

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In March, New Delhi declared victory over the Maoist-inspired movement, which at its peak controlled nearly a third of India with an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 fighters.

Security forces have continued to pursue the movement’s remaining operations in several states.

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Malay Mail
Originally published
Jul 29, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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