Bhubaneswar, March 31 -- Additional Director General of anti-Naxal operations in Odisha, Sanjeeb Panda on Tuesday said that state police and security forces have achieved significant success in curbing Left-wing extremism across the region.

Speaking to ANI, Panda commended the efforts of the Special Operations Group (SOG), Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, and the intelligence wing for their coordinated operations and dedication. He noted that during 2025-26, security forces neutralised 27 Naxals, including 17 in Gariaband. Additionally, 78 Naxals surrendered before Odisha Police, while 42 laid down arms in neighbouring Chhattisgarh.

"Odisha Police has been highly successful in removing Naxal threat from Odisha. For t...