End of Naxalism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Karreguttalu Hills, which was once ruled by red terror of Naxalites, now proudly hoists the tricolour

Operation Kagar is a part of the Modi government’s multi-pronged strategy combining aggressive military operations, enhanced coordination between Central and State forces, and development efforts to address the root causes of Naxalism.

As union govt has said that Naxal terrorism will be eradicated by March 2026, Urban Naxals have issued an open letter urging the govt for a ceasefire

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Naxalism will be completely eradicated from the country by next year.

It must be recalled that until 2015, around 106 districts were marked naxal-affected. By 2024, this number came down to 38 and now to 18. Of these, 12 were most naxal-affected, however, this number has further dropped to just 6.

In a significant development, 15 Naxalites surrendered before the Dantewada police on Saturday.

In a significant blow to Naxals, security personnel gunned down 16 Naxals and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in a major encounter in the Kerlapal area of Sukma district, said Sukma SP on Saturday.

The efforts made by the authorities in the LWE-affected areas have also resulted in the surrender of numerous Naxals.

Earlier, security forces took control of a Maoist training camp in the core area of PLGA Battalion No. 01 in the dense forests of Bhattiguda, Bijapur district. The camp was left abandoned by the Maoists, who fled during the army's search operation.

Speaking to media on the encounter of Maoists in Telangana, Mulugu Superintendent of Police (SP) Shabarish said, "Seven Maoists died in a police encounter in the Eturnagaram forest area." Media reports suggested that search operations were conducted in the area following the encounter.