Major Anti-Naxal Operation Announced by Home Minister Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah announced a significant achievement by security forces who killed 31 notorious Naxalites in the Kurraguttalu Hills on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. This operation is marked as the biggest ever against Naxalism.
- The operation took place in the Kurraguttalu Hills, previously a Naxal stronghold with headquarters for organizations like PLGA Battalion 1, DKSZC, TSC & CRC.
- The security forces completed this operation in 21 days without any casualties on their side.
- Home Minister Shah congratulated the CRPF, STF, and DRG soldiers for their bravery in adverse conditions.
- He reinforced the government's commitment to eradicating Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
India's Operation Against Naxalism
Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force, GP Singh, emphasized the relentless and intensified operations against Naxalism, aiming for its eradication by 2026.
- The anti-Naxal operations, which began in 2014, have become more targeted since 2019.
- Cooperation between central paramilitary forces and state police has been crucial.
Impact of Anti-Naxal Operations
- The number of the most Naxal-affected districts reduced from 35 in 2014 to 6 in 2025.
- Overall, Naxal-affected districts decreased from 126 to 18 in the same period.
- Violent incidents dropped from 1,080 in 2014 to 374 in 2024.
- Security personnel casualties decreased from 287 in 2014 to 19 in 2024.
- A total of 2089 Naxals were eliminated during this period.
