Arrest of key Maoist leader sparks hope of ending decades-long conflict

Why Misir Besra’s arrest could mark the end of the Maoist insurgency. (See the linked source for details.)

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Prelims-testable facts

01Misir Besra was the last operational Politburo member of CPI (Maoist).
02The arrest of Misir Besra carried a reward of Rs 1 crore.
03He was arrested in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, from the Maniadih area under Barwadda police station limits.
04Two other Maoists were also arrested during the joint operation with him.
05Misir Besra's arrest is considered a significant step in combating the decades-long Maoist insurgency in India.
06The CPI (Maoist) is a Left-wing extremist group operating in several states of India, including Jharkhand.
07He was wanted by security forces for his involvement in various Maoist activities.

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Most people think that the arrest of Misir Besra marks the end of the Maoist insurgency, but actually it is a significant step towards its decline.
Most people think that CPI (Maoist) is a relatively new organization, but actually it has been operating in India for several decades.

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The government of India has launched various initiatives to combat Left-wing extremism, including the formation of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) to address the root causes of Maoist activities.

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Which ministry is responsible for implementing anti-Maoist policies in the country?

A.Ministry of Defence
B.Ministry of Home Affairs
C.Ministry of External Affairs
D.Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for implementing anti-Maoist policies in the country, as part of its broader mandate to maintain law and order.

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