Fadnavis Says Maharashtra Will Be Naxal-Free Soon
Deccan ChronicleMumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday expressed confidence that the state will be Naxal-free soon. Mr. Fadnavis also felicitated C-60 commandos and officers for bravery in anti-Naxal operations, while Rs 86 lakh was provided to the surrendered Naxalites. Earlier in the day, Mr. Fadnavis launched the first bus service from Aheri to Gardewada in Naxal affected Gadchiroli district after 77 years of Independence of the country. After the inauguration of the bus services and road, Mr. Fadnavis said that the state is moving towards the ending of the menace of Naxalism as there is no new recruitment in moist teams. Later in the day, 11 Naxalites, including eight women surrendered to the police in the presence of Mr. Fadnavis in Gadchiroli.