Bhopal, Oct 8 (PTI) Ten Naxals have been killed in eight encounters in Madhya Pradesh so far this year, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday, and called for framing a robust strategy to free the state from Naxalism by March 2026.

"I have asked police officers to focus on completing this task within six months, with a view to freeing Madhya Pradesh from Naxalism by March 2026," Yadav told reporters here after attending a conference of top field officials, including commissioners, collectors, and superintendents of police.

He asked officials to take every possible action to eliminate Naxal incidents.

"Naxalites should surrender or they will be eliminated," he said.

Earlier, addressing the conference, the chief minister stated that due to a significant reduction in Naxalite activi

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