Chhattisgarh police report a significant advantage in their anti-insurgency efforts, claiming Maoism will end soon. This comes after two encounters killed 14 Maoists and a top commander surrendered. Officials state security forces have the upper hand, urging remaining Maoists to rejoin society before the Union Home Minister's March 2026 deadline to eradicate Naxalism. This year has seen major setbacks for the Maoist movement, including the deaths of key leaders.