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8mo ago

India Sets March 2026 Deadline to Eradicate Naxalism, CRPF at the Forefront

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlights CRPF's pivotal role in reducing Naxal violence by 70% and announces a new CoBRA battalion for Jammu and Kashmir.

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

Overview

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Naxalism, now confined to four districts, will be eradicated by March 31, 2026, with the CRPF leading the mission.
  • The CRPF has established over 400 forward operating bases in Naxal-affected areas, significantly reducing violence by over 70% in the last decade.
  • A new specialized CoBRA battalion will be raised to enhance counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on forested regions with heightened terrorist activity.
  • Shah paid tribute to the 2,264 CRPF personnel who have sacrificed their lives in service, emphasizing their role in India's internal security and peacekeeping efforts.
  • The CRPF's contributions in post-Article 370 Jammu and Kashmir were praised for maintaining peace without violence or disruptions during elections.