Diwali festivities in Puvarti, Sukma district saw villagers and security forces celebrate together after the end of Naxal influence. The event highlighted Bastar's shift from terror to development with participation from surrendered Naxals and assurances of peace from police. 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.