Overview

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, during the CRPF’s 86th Raising Day celebrations in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
• Shah emphasized the critical role of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite CoBRA units, which specialize in jungle warfare, in achieving this goal.
• Naxal-related violence has decreased by over 70%, with insurgent activity now confined to just four districts, attributed to CRPF’s establishment of over 400 forward operating bases.
• Amit Shah announced the formation of a new CoBRA battalion specifically for counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir, marking an expansion of the unit’s operational scope.
• The CRPF’s historical contributions to internal security and its sacrifices were honored, with tributes paid to the 2,264 personnel who have died in service.