Balaghat's MMC Tri-Junction: Naxals Retreat as Forces Intensify Ops

• Balaghat's MMC (Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh) tri-junction was a key Naxalite zone.
• Naxalite activity has significantly declined in Balaghat, especially after the government's 2026 deadline to end Naxalism.
• Naxalites previously exploited the tri-junction's state borders to evade security forces after committing acts in one state.
• Increased anti-Naxal operations in Balaghat and surrounding areas have forced Naxalites to surrender or seek refuge.
• The tri-junction area, particularly Boratlav, has seen recent encounters, including the death of Inspector Ashish Sharma.

Why It Matters: Security forces are gaining control over a crucial Naxalite tri-junction area.