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Time of India
13 hours ago
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- Time of India
Union home minister Amir Shah to review anti-Naxal operations, visit security camp in Chhattisgarh during 2-day trip
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah will visit Chhattisgarh on June 22 and 23, during which he will review the security scenario in the state against the backdrop of intensified anti-Maoist operations, and also tour the Naxalism-hit Narayanpur district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was in Narayanpur that topmost CPI(Maoist) leader Namballa Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju was neutralised by district reserve guard (DRG) wing of Chhattisgarh police last month. During his visit to the district on June 23, Shah will interact with the DRG teams that had tracked and eliminated Basavaraju and 27 other Maoists. Shah had earlier met the senior officials of Chhattisgarh police and felicitated them on success of the same operation. The home minister will also meet local villagers in Narayanpur to take stock of development initiatives on the ground. According to Chhattisgarh govt sources, Shah is scheduled to participate in key programmes related to development initiatives as well. On June 22, he will lay the foundation stone or inaugurate various central institutions at Atal Nagar in Nava Raipur. Later, he shall inaugurate the newly-constructed campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Raipur. The same evening, Shah is due to chair a high-level security review meeting with Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, senior state officials, and top security personnel. The meeting will take stock of the ongoing anti-Naxal operations and discuss how to build up on the recent successes that have seen the elimination of two top Maoist leaders, Basavaraju and central committee member Thentu Lakshmi alias Sudhakar, over the past month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Chhattisgarh chief minister on Thursday described Shah's upcoming visit as a 'symbol of renewed energy and confidence for Chhattisgarh,' underscoring the importance of coordinated efforts between the Centre and the state to combat extremism and promote inclusive growth.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K terror down 69%, Naxal violence deaths drop 70% under PM Modi rule: Amit Shah hails 11 years of BJP government
File photo of Amit Shah (Pic credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said significant milestones were achieved in economic revival, social justice, cultural pride and national security during the 11 years of Narendra Modi government, with the governance focused on farmers, women, backward classes, Dalits and the underprivileged. 'In 11 years of seva, the speed and scale of the country's development have been changed by 'minimum govt, maximum governance',' Shah said in a series of posts on X, adding that 'the Modi government has proved that when the leadership is clear, the resolve firm and public service the intention, new records of service, security and good governance are created'. Dwelling on the positive change in the security landscape, Shah posted that not only is Naxalism on the wane and peace established in J&K and the northeast, but 'India now responds to terrorist attacks by striking the terror perpetrators in their own backyard'. Data relating to incidents in J&K, Maoist violence-hit regions and the northeast, sourced by TOI, substantiates Shah's statement. Terrorism-related incidents in J&K fell by 69% and resulting deaths (civilians as well as security personnel) by 68% between 2014 and 2024 as compared to the period 2004-2014. Stone pelting and organised strikes were down to nil in 2024 as compared to 2654 and 132 respectively in 2014. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Good News: You May Be Richer Than You Think Undo Similarly, in Naxalism-hit theatres, incidents were down by 53% in 2014-2024 as compared to 2004-14; and resulting deaths by over 70% in the period under comparison. In 2025, a total of 226 Naxalites were killed, 418 including 2 central committee leaders, arrested and 896 had surrendered. Eighteen top Naxal leaders, including CPI(Maoist) general secretary Basavaraju, have been neutralised between 2019 and 2025. Northeast insurgency too dipped with a fall of 70% in incidents and 82% in resulting deaths between 2014-2014, as compared to 2004-14. A dozen peace pacts were signed with northeastern insurgent groups and rebel outfits after 2019, to restore lasting peace in the region.
