Overview

• Mission Sankalp, launched on April 21, spans 800 sq km along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border with the objective of dismantling major Maoist strongholds.
• Security forces reclaimed the 5,000-foot Karregutta hill after nine days of intense operations, hoisting the Indian tricolour at the site.
• Victims of Maoist violence, including those injured by IEDs, have met with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, urging the government to continue the campaign for local safety.
• The operation involves over 24,000 personnel from state and central forces, including the CRPF, CoBRA, and Bastar Fighters, with aerial support from helicopters and drones.
• The campaign aligns with the national goal of eradicating Naxalism by March 31, 2026, with no peace talks planned and rehabilitation offered only to those who surrender.