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Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest Deemed Naxal‑Free After Three Decades
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM
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The Saranda forest in Jharkhand has been officially declared free of Naxal influence after 30 years of Maoist activity, marking a significant security milestone for the state.
The Saranda forest in Jharkhand has been officially declared free of Naxal influence after 30 years of Maoist activity, marking a significant security milestone for the state.
The announcement was made by the state government during a press briefing in Ranchi, citing sustained counter‑insurgency operations and intelligence gains.
Security officials said that the area now enjoys normal police presence and that local communities can resume development activities without fear.
The declaration is expected to boost investor confidence and aid in the region’s socio‑economic recovery.
The announcement was made by the state government during a press briefing in Ranchi, citing sustained counter‑insurgency operations and intelligence gains.
Security officials said that the area now enjoys normal police presence and that local communities can resume development activities without fear.
The declaration is expected to boost investor confidence and aid in the region’s socio‑economic recovery.