Revamped counter-insurgency plan bears fruits with the Maoist influence shrinking to a mere 58 districts
7 years, 2 months ago

Revamped counter-insurgency plan bears fruits with the Maoist influence shrinking to a mere 58 districts

Op India  

The Indian districts infested by the threat of Maoists have now shrunk down to 58, if reports are to be believed. This reduction in Maoist influence is being credited to a redrawn counter-insurgency plan which is backed by real time intelligence via the use of modern tech like drones. As per officials, senior Maoist leaders and informers are targeted via precise intelligence and recent times have Besides this, what has also helped is the renewed focus on development of the Maoist infested regions. The construction of roads come in the backdrop of the Centre deciding to spend a whopping Rs 11,000 crore for providing road connectivity to 44 Maoist-affected districts, including Chhattisgarh’s Sukma, where 25 CRPF personnel were killed in a deadly Maoist ambush in April. The ITBP jawans had given another jolt to Maoist aspirations by building a bridge over Tatoda river in the Maoist-infested Kaneri village of Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district, in just 30 days.

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Six women among nine Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district
2 days, 4 hours ago

Six women among nine Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district

The Hindu  

As many as nine Maoists carrying a collective reward of ₹26 lakh on their heads surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday, police said. The surrendered Maoists included six women, said Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan. 22 Maoists killed in twin Bastar encounters in Chhattisgarh They turned themselves in before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force officials here …

Government schemes reach over 100 villages in Bastar with establishment of security camps: Sai
1 week, 1 day ago

Government schemes reach over 100 villages in Bastar with establishment of security camps: Sai

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday said that establishment of security camps in remote areas in Leftwing insurgency- hit Bastar in Chhattisgarh has helped over 100 villages in the region get the government schemes. Mr. Sai who held discussion with Union home minister Amit Shah on the counterinsurgency measures being undertaken in Bastar to free the region of …

Modi govt sets 2026-deadline to end Maoist extremism, Budget 2025 allocates Rs 3,500 cr for security boost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Modi govt sets 2026-deadline to end Maoist extremism, Budget 2025 allocates Rs 3,500 cr for security boost

Firstpost  

The allocation for security-related expenditure is considered significant in the wake of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s repeated statements that the Narendra Modi government has resolved to end Naxalism in the country by March 2026. PTI The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated Rs 3,481.27 crore for security-related expenditure and the Special Infrastructure Scheme for Left Wing Extremist areas as the …

Chhattisgarh police say 18 Maoists killed in Bijapur operation, up from earlier estimate of 12
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2 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh police say 18 Maoists killed in Bijapur operation, up from earlier estimate of 12

The Hindu  

The Chhattisgarh police on Saturday said that 18 Maoists — not 12, as initially announced — were killed in the South Bastar operation earlier this week, attributing the update to a press release in which the Maoists themselves conceded losing more members. Earlier, 12 bodies were recovered following the operation in the forests of Tumrel, Sigampalli, Pujarikanker, and Malempenta in …

Chhattisgarh: 57 top Maoist leaders neutralized, Naxal stronghold Abujhmad breached
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 57 top Maoist leaders neutralized, Naxal stronghold Abujhmad breached

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: In the best ever counterinsurgency campaign in a year in the Leftwing extremism-hit Bastar in Chhattisgarh, security forces have neutralized 57 top Maoist leaders in 2024. Of the slain Maoists, 57 were top Maoist leaders, the highest number of senior leaders killed in a year in Bastar in the four-decade-long history of Leftwing extremism of the region, a senior …

Naxals trying to expand to new areas without much success: MHA report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Naxals trying to expand to new areas without much success: MHA report

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Facing tough action from the security forces, the Naxals are making efforts to seep into new areas along inter-state borders but without any notable success, the latest report from the Union Home Ministry has said. Naxals trying to expand to new areas without much success: MHA report The government's multipronged approach anti-Naxal operations by paramilitary and state police …

Jungles of Chhattisgarh drenched in red
4 months, 1 week ago

Jungles of Chhattisgarh drenched in red

The Hindu  

Under a muted October sky, 31 bodies of alleged Naxals lie in the open in Karli police lines, a sprawling campus in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada town, in the district of the same name. A policeman says blithely, “Is se bhi bada karenge.” This operation was conducted near Thulthuli and Gawadi villages in adjoining Narayanpur district. Now that the monsoon is over, …

New para military battalions to be deployed to counter Maoist violence in C’garh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

New para military battalions to be deployed to counter Maoist violence in C’garh

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: Chhattisgarh police will be deploying at least four new battalions of the paramilitary forces, around 2,800 personnel, in a couple of months in the war-zone Bastar region, officials familiar with the development said. One battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force consists of at least 700 personnel, which means around 2,800 personnel will be in this area in the …

Security Camps, Roads & Local Outreach: Govt Pushes Ahead With Anti-Naxal Blueprint as Polls Near
1 year, 5 months ago

Security Camps, Roads & Local Outreach: Govt Pushes Ahead With Anti-Naxal Blueprint as Polls Near

News 18  

At the Injiram camp of CRPF in Konta, Chhattisgarh, a war room has been set up to brief the new recruits about the anti-Naxal strategy, map out the route taken by the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army, and to remind them about the losses the Naxals have inflicted. Three New Axis The three new anti-Naxal axis of security camps and road …

Mindless violence: The Hindu Editorial on the threat Maoists still pose
1 year, 11 months ago

Mindless violence: The Hindu Editorial on the threat Maoists still pose

The Hindu  

Less than two years ago, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah had told leaders and representatives of various States that the influence of the Maoists had reduced from 96 districts in 10 States in 2010 to just 41 by late 2021. Close observers of the Maoist insurgency had warned that despite the Maoists’ decline, they were still active in South …

Biggest attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh in two years
1 year, 11 months ago

Biggest attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh in two years

The Hindu  

The Naxal ambush on Wednesday has highlighted what is seen as the last major challenge for security forces in Chhattisgarh - foiling Improvised Explosive Device attacks in the forested tri-junction in Bastar region. The geographical tri-junction of Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Odisha located right at the southern tip of Sukma district in the south Bastar region is an area that witnesses …

Naxal violence down by 77% between 2010 and 2022, Govt. tells Lok Sabha
2 years ago

Naxal violence down by 77% between 2010 and 2022, Govt. tells Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

The Naxal violence in India has decreased by 77% over the past 12 years and the number of deaths in related incidents has also reduced by 90% during the same period, the government said in Lok Sabha on March 14. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the geographical spread of LWE-related violence has significantly reduced and only …

Tackling the Maoists: The Hindu Editorial on Left Wing Extremism
3 years, 5 months ago

Tackling the Maoists: The Hindu Editorial on Left Wing Extremism

The Hindu  

In a meeting with State leaders and representatives, Home Minister Amit Shah noted that the geographical influence of the Maoists has reduced from 96 districts in 10 States in 2010 to 41 now. Armed struggle has found few takers beyond select pockets untouched by development or linkages with the welfare state; and far from consolidating its presence — a prospect …

Maoism affected districts down to 70 for the first time: MHA
3 years, 7 months ago

Maoism affected districts down to 70 for the first time: MHA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The number of districts affected by left-wing extremism has declined sharply to 70 in 10 states for the first time in over three decades, with Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand showing the biggest improvement, according to a map of the Maoist insurgency redrawn by the ministry of home affairs. Until two months back, about 90 districts in 11 states …

Gurupriya bridge: New communication link kindles hope for development in Maoist-infested hinterland of Odisha
6 years, 7 months ago

Gurupriya bridge: New communication link kindles hope for development in Maoist-infested hinterland of Odisha

Firstpost  

Despite the area’s history of terror and frequent attacks and bloodshed, the newly constructed link is now being used en masse by the villagers of the cut-off zone. Editor’s note: Probably one of the most delayed infrastructure projects in the country, Gurupriya bridge in the Naxal-hit Malkangiri district of Odisha, was finally inaugurated last month by Odisha chief minister Naveen …

Narendra Modi govt’s Bastar 'development offensive' showing results, tribals getting first taste of freedom
6 years, 8 months ago

Narendra Modi govt’s Bastar 'development offensive' showing results, tribals getting first taste of freedom

Firstpost  

The evening humdrum in Jagdalpur no way suggests the eradication of Maoism in Bastar but it does indicate that despite the threat, people have lives to live and they have started to do so at least in some parts of Bastar. Debobrat Ghose of Firstpost takes a trip through the Dandakaranya forests in the Maoist-hotbed of Bastar division of Chhattisgarh …

In a major win against left wing extremism, 44 Maoist affected districts removed from affected list
6 years, 11 months ago

In a major win against left wing extremism, 44 Maoist affected districts removed from affected list

Op India  

In a significant move which shows shrinking influence of left-wing extremists, the government has removed 44 districts from the list of 126 Naxalism-hit areas. “There is no influence or negligible presence of LWE in 44 districts and most of the Naxal violence is confined now only to 30 worst-affected districts,” he said. In order to counter Maoist efforts to expand …

Maoists kill two security personnel in Bijapur: Attack ahead of Narendra Modi's visit took place despite high alert
6 years, 11 months ago

Maoists kill two security personnel in Bijapur: Attack ahead of Narendra Modi's visit took place despite high alert

Firstpost  

Making a mockery of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh’s recent claim that Maoists in the state have lost their foothold, the ultra-Left insurgents on Monday blew up a bus carrying security force personnel. “By causing this blast, the Naxals have openly challenged the government and security forces ahead of the prime minister’s Chhattisgarh visit. The Chhattisgarh chief minister on Sunday …

Maoist violence continues to decline, home ministry claims 21 percent reduction in left-wing extremism
7 years, 4 months ago

Maoist violence continues to decline, home ministry claims 21 percent reduction in left-wing extremism

Firstpost  

There has been a 21 percent reduction in violent Maoist incidents across the country this year compared to the corresponding period in 2016 New Delhi: There has been a 21 percent reduction in violent Maoist incidents across the country this year compared to the corresponding period in 2016, it was announced at an high-level Union Home Ministry meeting held in …

Naxal violence claims 12,000 lives, including of 2,700 security personnel, in two decades: Home ministry
7 years, 8 months ago

Naxal violence claims 12,000 lives, including of 2,700 security personnel, in two decades: Home ministry

Firstpost  

As many as 12,000 people have lost their lives in Maoist violence over the last two decades and of these, 2,700 were personnel of security forces. There has been a decline of 25 percent in Left wing extremism-related violence and casualties to security forces dropped by as much as 42 percent during May 2014-April 2017 as compared to May 2011-April …

Maoists have mass base of 2 lakh men and 10,000 guns: Intelligence branch
7 years, 9 months ago

Maoists have mass base of 2 lakh men and 10,000 guns: Intelligence branch

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Maoists still have a mass base of two lakh cadres spread over 35 districts and possess nearly 10,000 firearms, 4,000 of them company-made and the rest countrymade, according to a report of the Special Intelligence Branch, the anti-Maoist wing of the Telangana State police. In the report, which is available with this newspaper, the police alleged that the Maoists …

Chhattisgarh’s red zone to be electrified through renewable energy
7 years, 10 months ago

Chhattisgarh’s red zone to be electrified through renewable energy

Op India  

In yet another significant step forward in expediting development push in Red corridor, the Union Power Ministry is working out an action plan to electrify the Maoist affected areas of Chhattisgarh. “A separate plan would be designed to take electricity to the villages affected by Maoist activities in Chhattisgarh,” Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal was quoted as saying. The issue …

Naxal violence has come down in last decade: Rajnath | IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Naxal violence has come down in last decade: Rajnath | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Nagpur: Stating that there has been a 20-25 per cent drop in Naxal violence in the rebel-affected areas in last 10 to 12 years, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said though the government wants to resolve the vexed issue by giving a thrust to development, the ultras pose a hindrance in the process. “There has been a steady drop …

Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik asks for 2 more CAPF battalions, fears influx of Maoists
10 years, 1 month ago

Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik asks for 2 more CAPF battalions, fears influx of Maoists

Firstpost  

Noting that left wing extremism situation continues to remain challenging in three bordering districts of Odisha, Patnaik sought two additional battalions of CAPFs to counter Naxals. Bhubaneswar: Noting that left wing extremism situation continues to remain challenging in three bordering districts of Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sought two additional battalions of Central Armed Police Forces to counter …

Govt must tackle naxal menace with specific strategies: Ramdev
11 years ago

Govt must tackle naxal menace with specific strategies: Ramdev

India TV News  

Kanpur: Condemning yesterday Maoist attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, yoga guru Baba Ramdev said Naxal menace in the country should be tackled by the government using specific strategies. Firstly, we must know why these people take to arms and violence. This attack is evident of the chaos and inactivity of the government. yesterday's attack has not happened …

Home Minister fears escalation of Naxal problem
11 years, 5 months ago

Home Minister fears escalation of Naxal problem

The Hindu  

The growing protest against the creation of Telangana has senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs a worried lot. They fear that a long spell of “zero-governance” in the State could see escalation of the Naxal problem, while law and order could deteriorate, particularly in Hyderabad. Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Monday briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on …

“Attack shows Maoists don’t have faith in democracy”
11 years, 10 months ago

“Attack shows Maoists don’t have faith in democracy”

The Hindu  

Referring to Saturday’s Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh as “holocaust,” Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the incident showed that left-wing extremists had no faith in democracy. The situation in these districts, where the Maoists’ have a strong presence, is very serious.” Over the past couple of years, Mr. Ramesh said, the Congress made a determined effort to expand …

Maoists blow up Panchayat building in Odisha
11 years, 10 months ago

Maoists blow up Panchayat building in Odisha

India TV News  

Malkangiri, May 7: Maoists blew up a Panchayat building in Odisha's Malkangiri district, in an apparent bid to scuttle an anti-Naxal operation. The police today said about 60 armed Maoists and their supporters stormed into Kiang around midnight last night and broke open the doors of the two-storeyed building before triggering the blast using powerful explosives. Ultras from neighbouring Chhattisgarh …

In a state of fear
19 years, 5 months ago

In a state of fear

The Hindu  

IN Orissa's rural interiors, virtually everyone is in a state of panic: industrialists, mine owners and traders fear the worst; local people return to their homesteads by sundown; elected representatives including Ministers, during their rare visits to the regions, avoid staying overnight even at the district headquarters. The State police believe the Maoists would make inroads into new areas in …

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