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Amit Shah Reaffirms CRPF’s Role in Ending Naxalism by March 2026

The Union Home Minister announced a new CoBRA battalion for Jammu & Kashmir and highlighted CRPF's achievements in reducing Maoist violence and ensuring peace post-Article 370 repeal.

Shah said that in the last five years, CRPF has established more than 400 forward operating bases(FOBs) in Maoist-affected areas, and due to this, the violence has reduced by more than 70% in the last 10 years. (HT PHOTO)
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah
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Overview

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Naxalism from India by March 31, 2026, citing the CRPF and its CoBRA units as central to this mission.
  • A specialized CoBRA battalion is being raised to enhance counter-terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant expansion of CRPF’s operational scope.
  • Shah highlighted the CRPF’s success in confining Naxalism to just four districts and reducing violence by over 70% through forward operating bases and strategic deployments.
  • The CRPF was commended for its historic role in maintaining peace in Jammu & Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, ensuring elections were conducted without major incidents.
  • Since its establishment in 1939, the CRPF has evolved into the world’s largest paramilitary force, with over 2,264 personnel sacrificing their lives in service to the nation.