Chhattisgarh's Anti-Naxal Operations Achieve Major Success
Since January, 194 Naxals have been neutralized, 801 arrested, and 742 have surrendered, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended Chhattisgarh's efforts in combating Naxalism during a review meeting with Left Wing Extremism-affected states.
- The Security Related Expenditure scheme's funding increased threefold, contributing significantly to development in Naxal-affected areas.
- Infrastructure improvements include 544 fortified police stations, 11,500 km of roads, and 15,300 mobile towers, enhancing connectivity and security.
- Violence and terrorism-related incidents in India have significantly decreased, with the number of affected districts dropping to 38 in 2024.
- The Central government aims to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism by March 2026, with ongoing support for state governments in affected regions.