In 2025, Bastar police established 52 Forward Operating Bases in Naxal-affected districts, with 22 in Narayanpur, 18 in Bijapur, and 12 in Sukma. The year saw 1,562 Maoist cadres surrender, including key leaders, and 11 central committee members eliminated. Security forces reported 256 Maoist deaths, 23 security personnel deaths, and 46 civilian fatalities. The police plan to prioritize security, development, and trust-building in 2026.