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Hidma’s village celebrates first Diwali with security forces

Puvarti was recently declared Naxal-free, reflecting the changing security situation in the region. The village was once a stronghold of Maoist activity and had remained under the shadow…

Hidma's village celebrates first Diwali with security forces
Hidma's village celebrates first Diwali with security forces — image via India Today India — Credit: Storywire

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Puvarti was recently declared Naxal-free, reflecting the changing security situation in the region. The village was once a stronghold of Maoist activity and had remained under the shadow of the insurgency for years.

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