Naxal Leader Barse Deva May Surrender with 15 Associates; 50 Lakh Reward

• Sukma's active Naxal leader Barse Deva, fluent in 5 languages with a 50 lakh reward, may surrender today in Telangana with 15 associates.
• Deva, who took command after Hidma, is linked to major Naxal incidents; police are now searching for Kesha and Mangdu.
• Security forces established a camp on Gogunda Hill, a Naxal stronghold for 40 years, despite an explosion injuring three jawans.
• Dozens of Maoists, including those from Darbha Division, surrendered with weapons in Sukma in late 2025, a major success against Naxals.
• The 'Poona Margem' scheme is significantly aiding Naxal surrenders, aligning with Amit Shah's goal to eliminate Naxalism by March 31.

Why It Matters: Potential surrender of top Naxal leader Barse Deva highlights success of anti-Naxal efforts.