Hyderabad: The Martius Memorial Research Institute (MMRI) in Telangana held a national session called “Naxal Massacre – Brainstorming” at the PGRRCDE Auditorium, Osmania University on Friday. The event focused on understanding the changing threat of Naxal violence.
The session gathered experienced law enforcers, legal professionals, journalists, and social workers to discuss the historical and modern aspects of Naxal extremism in India. A key topic was the shift from traditional guerrilla warfare in forests to the rise of “urban Naxals” in intellectual and political areas.
Retired ASP Panuganti Chandramouli shared insights from his field experiences. Senior Advocate Surender Rao discussed legal challenges and tools. Senior Journalist Suresh Kochatil offered media views on ideological narratives. Social Worker Masadi Bapurao spoke about tribal exploitation and misinformation, while Sai Krishna, CEO of NHTV, highlighted the importance of digital intelligence and civic education.
Balakrishna from ABVP discussed how youth can be mobilized against extremist ideologies.
MMRI General Secretary Ranjit Mohan opened the session by emphasizing the importance of separating facts from ideological propaganda. He stated, “Tribal communities should be engaged as citizens needing empowerment, not as tools for ideological warfare.”
The event highlighted the need to rethink policies and discussions about Naxalism, especially its presence in urban areas. It called for increased awareness at the grassroots level, responsible intellectual engagement, and informed governance to address this complex issue.
The session ended with a joint declaration advocating for strategic, ethical responses and community-driven resistance to extremist exploitation, marking an important step in India’s internal security discussion.
