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Police actions and responses across India are under scrutiny as states address long-standing conflicts and political tensions. Recent developments include Maharashtra's declaration of the end to armed Maoism and judicial orders for probes into alleged misconduct during political clashes.
The Maharashtra Police say the state is now free from active armed Maoists, following the surrender of top commander Bhupati in May 2026. The declaration comes after decades of conflict, marked by 244 police deaths and 819 Maoists laying down arms.
A video of Abhijeet Dipke being escorted to Marine Drive police station in a van went viral. He left smiling after meeting senior officials.
Following a chaotic start to the monsoon session, the Telangana High Court ordered the police chief to identify officers accused of roughing up BRS women legislators, including former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy.