M.P. Nathanael

How a two-pronged approach overcame the Maoist challenge

April 01,2026 06:05:29 AM

Meeting the deadline was made possible not only by acceding to the logistical and infrastructural demands of the security forces to counter the Maoists but also by focusing simultaneously on the development of the region

Devuji’s surrender marks the end of the Maoist movement in IndiaSubscriber Only

February 23,2026 12:04:27 PM

With the surrender of both these leaders, the polit bureau and the central committee of Maoists have been nearly wiped out

Rising attacks on Christians in India are not good for its global imageSubscriber Only

December 27,2025 16:14:57 PM

While the world celebrates Christmas, it seems to be a low-key affair in a number of states in our country, where miscreants are attacking Christians in their homes and places of worship

Madvi Hidma’s death leaves Maoist rank-and-file rudderlessSubscriber Only

November 19,2025 06:58:42 AM

Hidma, born in Puvarti village of Sukma in 1981, had spread a reign of terror in the Bastar division by leading attacks on the security forces

Police Commemoration Day: Amidst celebration of Maoists’ surrender, let’s not forget the sacrifice of our police personnelSubscriber Only

October 21,2025 12:46:28 PM

We must look at how the living and working conditions of policemen can be improved. They deserve better

Police must realise they are public servants, not there to service only the elites and powerfulSubscriber Only

September 11,2025 12:58:12 PM

Recovering gold chains, mobile phones of celebrities and elite politicians show that the police can do it, if they want

Operation Kagar is a step towards wiping out NaxalismSubscriber Only

May 21,2025 18:19:34 PM

Almost vanquished due to the relentless and determined efforts of the security forces, the Maoists have of late been sending feelers to the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government for peace talks

Maoist Attack in Chhattisgarh: Security forces operating in left-wing-extremism affected areas must not lower the guardSubscriber Only

April 27,2023 17:42:29 PM

Left-wing extremism is on its last legs, but forces must follow standard operating procedures to minimise impact of Maoist violence

Jammu terror attacks: How revival of Village Defence Committees can play a roleSubscriber Only

January 14,2023 14:10:21 PM

Past experience has shown that the experiment was successful. Village Defence Guards can serve as a deterrent to terrorists and as sources for intelligence gathering.

Prosecution of army personnel accused of civilian killings in Nagaland is key to closureSubscriber Only

June 14,2022 04:00:41 AM

M.P.Nathanael writes: The trial of the Army personnel will also go a long way in serving as a deterrent to others — there are several accusations of fake encounters by the Army and the police in the Northeast. The unbridled power provided by the AFSPA to the security forces does create conditions for heavy-handedness.

What the recent violent incidents within CAPF battalions revealSubscriber Only

November 30,2021 04:12:28 AM

🔴 M.P. Nathanael writes: Personnel are under stress. Grievance redressal mechanism must be overhauled to address their concerns.

Putting an end to police brutalitySubscriber Only

August 09,2021 03:01:16 AM

M.P. Nathanael writes: Erring personnel must be promptly punished to send out the clear message that no one is beyond the reach of the law.

The Nagaland deadlockSubscriber Only

December 30,2020 18:39:39 PM

With the threat of China looming over, peace talks with NSCN-IM must not be allowed to lose momentum.

Making the cop accountableSubscriber Only

October 14,2020 20:04:23 PM

Mere transfers and suspensions are no solutions to dereliction of duty by the police. They are liable for much more serious punishment, including imprisonment.

Legislation against mob lynching must be accompanied by effective policingSubscriber Only

October 24,2019 05:00:48 AM

There have been 266 cases of lynching since 2014 and this continues to show an upward trend, casting an adverse impression about the role of the police in arresting such trends.

Looking beyond PulwamaSubscriber Only

February 22,2019 00:22:44 AM

The security apparatus should be radically restructured in the light of the terror strike. CCTVs, quick patrol teams, drones and sniffer and tracker dogs on convoy routes could prevent similar attacks in the future.

Grim Encounter TalesSubscriber Only

February 07,2018 00:07:16 AM

Senior policemen must be held responsible for fake encounters and custodial deaths

On National Sports Day, wondering why Dhyan Chand still does not have a Bharat RatnaSubscriber Only

August 29,2017 18:04:26 PM

The Sports Ministry needs to give a serious thought to the fact whether sportspersons should ever be considered for the Padma Awards

In the Valley, against the oddsSubscriber Only

July 11,2017 00:04:35 AM

In the first half of this year, the state lost 17 policemen as against 23 between September 2015 and August 2016 and 24 in the corresponding period in 2014-2015. The figures were 13 and 16 in 2012-2013 and in 2013-2014, respectively.

Wrong question after SukmaSubscriber Only

April 29,2017 00:00:45 AM

It is unfair to question the capabilities of the CRPF after every Maoist ambush.