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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Independence Day: Tricolour to be unfurled 1st time at 14 Chhattisgarh villages
The national flag will be unfurled for the first time at 14 remote villages in Chhattisgarh's Left-wing insurgency-hit Bastar region on Independence Day on Friday, the state police said. Anti-Maoist operations have been intensified in Bastar since January. Anti-Maoist operations have been intensified in Bastar since January. (ANI) Inspector general (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P described the development as a 'truly historic milestone' for the region. 'What were once zones of fear and intimidation are now buzzing with preparations. Children are practising patriotic songs, elders are decorating the grounds, and entire communities are coming together in the spirit of freedom.' He credited the transformation to the relentless efforts of security forces and the growing trust between the administration and the people. '...fear has replaced confidence, and the active involvement of villagers alongside our personnel reflects a deepening bond.' Officials said national festivals were once impossible in Maoist strongholds. They added camps of security forces near these villages have instilled a sense of safety and hope among residents. Officials noted that Maoist attempts to mark national occasions with black flags have almost ended. Units of the District Reserve Guard, Bastar Fighters, Special Task Force, and Central Armed Police Forces are carrying out intensive patrols and area domination exercises across Bastar to ensure peaceful celebrations. Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai will hoist the national flag at Raipur's Police Parade Ground and receive the guard of honour. Ministers and lawmakers will participate in events across the state amid tight security, particularly in Maoist-affected areas.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Security forces gun down 2 Maoists in Kandhamal forest
1 2 Berhampur: Two Maoists from Chhattisgarh were killed in an exchange of fires with security forces in Budhaguda forest in Kandhamal district on Monday, police said. The deceased rebels were identified as Manku and Chandan. While Manku was an area committee member (ACM) of the banned CPI (Maoist)'s Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division, Chandan was a party member. Police said both were active in Kandhamal. "Two firearms, including a .303 rifle, a walkie-talkie and Rs 4,500 were recovered from the spot," said SP (Kandhamal), Harsish B C. "Details about the deceased Maoists' involvement in any violent activities in Kandhamal or any other area in the state are being verified," he said. Acting on intelligence inputs about the presence of rebels in the area, district voluntary force (DVF) and special operation group (SOG) personnel launched an anti-Maoist operation in the area on Sunday. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place around noon on Monday in Budaguda forest. "After the gun battle, security forces found two bodies from the spot, while other Maoists managed to flee," the SP said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Andhra Pradesh Mosquito Crisis Solved by Strange New Device (See How) Mosquito Eliminator Read More Undo He said no jawan was injured in the exchange of fire, which lasted for about half an hour. Anti-Maoist operation in the area was further intensified by deploying more forces suspecting the Maoists who fled might have hidden in the dense forest, police said. DGP Y B Khurania commended the Kandhamal SP and security forces for the successful operation. Sources said it was the first major anti-Maoist operation in Kandhamal after Oct 2023, when security forces gunned down a divisional committee member of KKBN.
The Hindu
22-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Amit Shah lays foundation stones for NFSU campus, Central Forensic Science Lab in Nava Raipur
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (June 22, 2025) laid the foundation stones for the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) campus and a Central Forensic Science Lab in Chhattisgarh's Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. Mr. Shah, who is on a two-day visit of the State during which he will tour a security camp and chair meetings on ongoing anti-Maoist operations, was accompanied by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Assembly Speaker Raman Singh and Ministers. The State Government has allotted 40 acres of land for the NFSU campus, which will be built by the Centre at a cost of ₹400 crore, informed Deputy CM Vijay Sharma, who also holds the Home portfolio in the Sai Cabinet. The Central Forensic Science Lab will come up on 6-7 acres of land near the NFSU campus, he added. Later in the day, Mr. Shah will chair a meeting of Director Generals of Police (DGPs) and Additional DGPs of Chhattisgarh and six neighbouring States on anti-Maoist operations, after which he will take part in a meeting on the security situation and ongoing operations against Left Wing Extremism, Mr. Sharma said. Mr. Shah will also meet the family members of Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Rao Girpunje who lost his life after a pressure IED planted by Maoists exploded on June 9, the Deputy CM informed. On Monday (June 23), Mr. Shah will visit a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Narayanpur district, where he will interact with security personnel and Maoism-affected villagers. He will also take a ground review of the development works going on there, Mr. Sharma added. Anti-Maoist operations have intensified in Chhattisgarh since the BJP came to power after the 2023 Assembly polls. Since January last year, more than 400 Maoist ultras have been gunned down by security forces in separate encounters. The most notable was the killing of Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju (70), the general secretary and top most operative of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist), in Bastar on May 21. Mr. Shah has repeatedly declared that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre and State Government are committed to eradicating Maoism by March 31, 2026.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Four Maoists, including three women, killed in ongoing encounter in M.P's Balaghat
At least four Maoists, three of them women, have been killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and Maoists in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Saturday (June 14, 2025), the police said. Madhya Pradesh's anti-Maoists Hawk Force Commandant Shiyaz K.M. told The Hindu that the encounter was under way in the Pachamdadar and Katejhiriya areas of the Sonewani forest area. Mr. Shiyaz said a search operation was launched in multiple parts of the district's dense forest areas based on inputs from the Maoist movement. 'Combing efforts are going on in multiple areas and the encounter will continue at least till tomorrow (June 15, 2025),' he said, adding that heavy rains in the area had made the operation more challenging. Mr. Shiyaz said the operatives belonged to the Malajkhand unit of the GRB (Gondia-Rajnandgaon-Balaghat) Division of the Maoists. 'We had received input of their movement a couple of days ago after which multiple parties were deployed for a search operation. During one such search, firing started from their side and our personnel responded,' the officer said. The encounter is part of a joint operation by the Madhya Pradesh Police's Hawk Force and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), he said. Special Director-General (Anti-Maoist Operations) Pankaj Shrivastav told The Hindu that the four cadres were killed in two separate encounters and that a self-loading rifle (SLR), two .315 rifles, a grenade launcher and other ammunition were recovered from them. 'We cannot divulge much information, as it is an ongoing operation. The forces and officers are currently in the forest. It has also been raining heavily there today (June 14, 2025), which is adding to the challenge but we are continuing the search operation. The encounter is likely to continue till tomorrow,' he said. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated the security forces and dubbed the encounter as a major success for the campaign to end Maoism by March 2026, a deadline set by the Union Government. 'Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji, the State has achieved a major success in the campaign to eradicate Maoism by March 2026,' he said on X. हम हर हाल में मार्च 2026 तक नक्सलवाद को समाप्त करेंगे। मध्यप्रदेश पुलिस सफलता के साथ इस अभियान में लगी है। नक्सल विरोधी अभियान में शामिल बहादुर पुलिसकर्मियों को पदोन्नति मिलेगी। — Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) June 14, 2025 'The search is still on, in which a large number of police officers and personnel are engaged. Hearty congratulations to our indomitable soldiers and senior police officers of the State for this success,' Mr. Yadav said.
The Wire
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Five Left Parties Urge PM to End ‘Extrajudicial Killings' Under Anti-Maoist Operation
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Politics Five Left Parties Urge PM to End 'Extrajudicial Killings' Under Anti-Maoist Operation The Wire Staff 9 minutes ago Those Maoists reportedly in security forces' custody ought to be produced in court and dealt with under the rule of law, the parties said. FILE: Members of Left parties stage a protest demanding a halt to Operation Kagar in Hyderabad on May 22, 2025. Photo: PTI. Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi ought to stop the 'extrajudicial killings' taking place as part of anti-Maoist operations, and the state must respond to the insurgents' call for talks and deal with those Maoists reportedly in security forces' custody in line with the rule of law, five Left parties said on Monday (June 9). In an open letter to the prime minister, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the CPI (Maoist), the CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, the Revolutionary Socialist Party and the All-India Forward Bloc also urged a stop to the 'militaristic approach that treats the Adivasis' in Chhattisgarh 'with unmitigated hostility'. They called on Modi to 'put an immediate halt to the extra-judicial killings in the region around Chhattisgarh in the name of Operation Kagar'. Referring to reports that a number of Maoists were in security forces' custody, the five parties demanded that they 'be produced in court and dealt with as per the rule of law'. Some rights organisations have alleged that seven of ten rebels captured from Chhattisgarh were killed following torture over the last week. An official of the state administration denied the allegations. Meanwhile, the rights of the region's Adivasis 'are being systematically violated and the forests and minerals of Chhattisgarh are being subjected to indiscriminate corporate exploitation', Monday's open letter said, echoing allegations from some quarters that the militarisation of the area is a front behind which its mineral resources can be tapped into at tribal locals' expense. The Union and Chhattisgarh governments have rebuffed the Maoists' call for talks, it said, adding that the state 'should not … celebrate the taking of human lives against the spirit of the law of the land and principles of democratic governance'. 'We reiterate the appeal' by various people and political parties to respond to the insurgents' call and 'urge upon you to stop the extra-judicial killings and violence with immediate effect and order an impartial judicial enquiry,' said the letter, the full text of which is appended below. The Union home ministry said last month that security forces killed 197 'hardcore' Maoists as part of its operations this year. § To Shri Narendra Modi ji [Honourable] Prime Minister Government of India Dear Prime Minister, We, on behalf of the five Left parties of the country, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M), Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Liberation, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) and All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), write to you to put an immediate halt to the extra-judicial killings in the region around Chhattisgarh in the name of Operation Kagar. There are reports that several senior Maoist leaders are currently in the custody of the security forces. We demand that they should all be produced in court and dealt with as per the rule of law. The Adivasis in the region have long been complaining about the militarisation of the region which has completely disrupted normal life. The Adivasi rights enshrined in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution are being systematically violated and the forests and minerals of Chhattisgarh are being subjected to indiscriminate corporate exploitation with disastrous implications for environmental stability and livelihood of the local people. We urge upon you to stop this militaristic approach that treats the Adivasis with unmitigated hostility. This hostility is being seen even after death, with the government refusing to hand over dead bodies to their families, denying them their right to give a dignified farewell to their family members. The Maoists have repeatedly urged the government to consider their appeal for dialogue. Unfortunately, the union government and the BJP-led Chhattisgarh state government have chosen not to pursue a solution through talks. Instead, they are following an inhuman policy of killings and annihilation. The statements made by the union Home minister, reiterating the deadline and the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's assertion that there is no need for talks, reflect a mindset unwilling to resolve issues through dialogue. The government should not be intransigent and celebrate the taking of human lives against the spirit of the law of the land and principles of democratic governance. Many concerned citizens and political parties, in spite of having differing views, have already appealed to the government to respond to the Maoist declaration of unilateral ceasefire and initiate a dialogue to resolve all issues. We reiterate the appeal and urge upon you to stop the extra-judicial killings and violence with immediate effect and order an impartial judicial enquiry. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, M.A. Baby, general secretary, CPI(M)D. Raja, general secretary, CPIDipankar Bhattacharya, general secretary, CPI (ML) LiberationManoj Bhattacharya, general secretary, RSPG. Devarajan, general secretary, AIFB. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments. Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News Seven Maoist Leaders Killed in 3-Day 'Encounter'; Rights Groups Allege Brutal Torture Why Aren't Peace Talks With Maoists an Option? Not Even Skeletal Remains, Ashes of N. 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