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The new world of surrendered left-wing extremists

Published - December 28, 2025 05:25 am IST A surrendered Maoist woman in Phulbani town in Kandhamal district of Odisha, one of the 625 left-wing extremists who have given up arms since 2008 in the State. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT Lakhan is immersed in diagnosing faults in a motorbike. He barely finds a moment to attend to the growing line of customers waiting outside his cramped cabin in Phulbani town, the district headquarters in Odisha’s Kandhamal.

The new world of surrendered left-wing extremists

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Key Highlights

  • Locals know little about what Lakhan did or where he came from.
  • What they do know is that he is among the most sought-after bike mechanics in this central Odisha town.
  • Only a handful of people around him, along with the local police, are aware of the life he once lived.
  • Five years ago, Lakhan was far more familiar with firearms than screwdrivers.
  • Karuna, meanwhile, sits at a ticket counter in the urban forest park, greeting visitors eager to learn about the diverse plant species on display.
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