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Gadchiroli police set up new police station at Tumarkothi in 24 hours

December 20, 2025 8:15 pm

The police station was set up with the support of nearly 1,000 C-60 commandos, 21 Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS), newly recruited police personnel, around 500 Special Police Officers and private contractors.

ZP schools in Gadchiroli to get solar-power under CM-led initiative

November 13, 2025 10:08 pm

The project aims to provide uninterrupted power supply for teaching and digital learning in schools, directly benefiting around 1,470 students.

Villagers in Gadchiroli turn in 26 muzzle-loading guns, marking shift away from Maoist past

October 24, 2025 7:20 pm

Superintendent of Police (SP) Neelotpal (IPS) has also appealed to citizens to voluntarily surrender their firearms at the nearest police stations.

In its place, Gadchiroli police planted tree saplings, sending a message of peace and security to residents.

Maoist memorials razed in Gadchiroli, trees planted as a symbol of peace

October 01, 2025 10:13 pm

Gadchiroli police said Maoists built such memorials in remote areas to instil fear and assert dominance.

The Centre has written to Chief Secretaries of all states to organise gram sabhas on December 26. (File)

Markanar village says no to Maoists, declare ‘gaonbandi’

October 01, 2025 8:59 pm

During a gram sabha, residents supported the ban and handed a 'Bharmar' rifle to the police as a gesture of commitment against Naxal activities.

Maoist arrested in Gadchiroli while plotting sabotage in Tadgaon forest: Police

September 14, 2025 4:55 pm

Shankar Bhima Mahaka, 32, was arrested over a January 21, 2022, incident where Maoists burnt 19 vehicles that were being used for road construction in Gadchiroli.

A literacy programme has been launched under ‘Project Sanjeevani’ to help these Maoists take their first steps toward education and skill development.

Back to classroom: 106 surrendered Maoists in Gadchiroli start a new chapter in their lives

September 10, 2025 8:07 am

Literacy programme launched for them as first step in skill development

Four Maoists gunned down in Gadchiroli encounter, weapons seized

August 28, 2025 8:07 pm

Twenty C-60 parties and two Quick Action Teams (QAT) of CRPF, which is a total of over 550 commandoes, launched an operation on August 25 under the leadership of Additional SP (Operations) M Ramesh.

Acting on the tip-off, 19 C-60 commando units of the Maharashtra Police, and two Quick Action Teams (QATs) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation under the supervision of M. Ramesh, Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations).

4 Maoists killed in 8-hour encounter on Gadchiroli–Narayanpur border

August 28, 2025 4:10 am

The police said they received intelligence inputs about the presence of Gatta Dalam, Company No 10, and other Maoist formations of the Gadchiroli Division in the dense forest region on August 25.

From stepping out of shoes of Maoist commander to attending village flag-hoisting: Giridhar Tumreti looks back at his tumultuous journey

From stepping out of the shoes of Maoist commander to attending village flag-hoisting: Giridhar Tumreti looks back at his tumultuous journey

August 16, 2025 7:42 pm

Giridhar Tumreti surrendered on June 22, 2024. His defection, described as an “operational game-changer” by security officials. 52 more cadres, followed suit, and have laid down arms in Gadchiroli district.