Overview

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicate Naxalism across India by March 31, 2026.
• The announcement was made during the CRPF's 86th Raising Day celebrations in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, on April 17, 2025.
• The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its specialized CoBRA battalion will play a pivotal role in counter-insurgency operations to achieve this goal.
• Shah inspected the ceremonial parade and paid tribute to CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
• The CRPF, India's largest paramilitary force, has a storied history of contributions to internal security, counter-insurgency, and disaster management since its establishment in 1939.