26 Maoist attacks reported in 2026, 52 Naxals killed: Rajya Sabha
As many as 26 incidents of violence perpetrated by Maoists have been reported in the country this year as of March 15, resulting in deaths of five civilians, one security force personnel and 52 Naxals, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said, “The number of Left-Wing Extremists (LWE)-affected districts reduced gradually from 126 in 2013 to two in March, 2026. 01 district has been kept under the category of ‘District of Concern’, where the violent activities of LWE have been brought under control, but a very small number of cadres are still present. These districts are on the verge of becoming free from LWE.”
“Presently, 35 districts are categorized as ‘Legacy & Thrust’ districts, which are no longer LWE-affected, but support to these districts is required for consolidating the position and continued support in respect of security and development measures for some more time. 04 districts of Bihar (Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui, Lakhisarai) are catgegorized as Legacy & Thrust districts,” he said.
The LWE perpetrated violence incidents have come down from a high of 1936 in year 2010 by 88 per cent to 234 in 2025, he said.
“Resultant deaths of Civilians & Security Forces have also come d26 Maoist attacks reported in 2026, 52 Naxals killed: Rajya Sabhaown from a high of 1005 in year 2010 by 90 per cent to 100 in year 2025. In 2025, security forces have neutralized 364 Naxals, arrested 1022 and facilitated 2337 surrenders. The number of Police Stations reporting LWE-related violence has significantly reduced from 465 Police Stations in 2010 to 119 Police Stations in the year 2025,” Rai said.
The minister said there has been a special focus on the financial choking of LWEs and the unearthing of the nexus between CPI (Maoists) and its financial supporters. For effective action towards choking of funds and other resources to LWE, coordinated actions are being taken by state police in cooperation with central agencies by various means.
