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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CRPF erects memorial for troops killed in Bastar anti-Naxal operations
Raipur, The Central Reserve Police Force has erected a memorial to honour its jawans and officers who were killed in anti-Naxal operations in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh over the last 20 years. CRPF erects memorial for troops killed in Bastar anti-Naxal operations The 'Shaheed Smarak' in Kondagaon has been constructed by the 188th battalion of the paramilitary force based in the district and it was inaugurated on Independence Day, officials said on Monday. "Bastar has seen one of the most violent operations, encounters and ambushes between the security forces and the Maoists for over 20 years now. It remains the epicentre of the Maoist combat. "With the Union government declaring that the Left Wing Extremism will end by March, 2026, it is appropriate to build a memorial for the slain personnel of CRPF which remains the lead security force for these operations," a senior CRPF officer said. The memorial honours the 460 brave CRPF personnel, including 20 officers, who were killed in the line of duty in the Bastar region between 2003 and August 15, 2025, the officer said. The Bastar region also remains the last bastion of this combat zone, he said. There are numerous other memorials in the about 3.25 lakh-strong force but this one is in the exclusive memory of the personnel killed in Bastar, he added. The Bastar region falls in the southern part of Chhattisgarh and shares its borders with states like Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The region comprises seven districts including Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada. The memorial is located outside the camp of the CRPF's 188th battalion on NH-30 in Kondagaon and it was inaugurated by battalion Commanding Officer Bhavesh Chaudhary. "The 'Shaheed Smarak' will give inspiration to coming generations and highlight the deeds and sacrifice of the CRPF who fought Naxalism in Chhattisgarh," Chaudhary said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
CRPF erects memorial for troops killed in Bastar anti-Naxal operations
Raipur, Aug 18 (PTI) The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has erected a memorial to honour its jawans and officers who were killed in anti-Naxal operations in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh over the last 20 years. The 'Shaheed Smarak' in Kondagaon has been constructed by the 188th battalion of the paramilitary force based in the district and it was inaugurated on Independence Day, officials said on Monday. 'Bastar has seen one of the most violent operations, encounters and ambushes between the security forces and the Maoists for over 20 years now. It remains the epicentre of the Maoist combat. 'With the Union government declaring that the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will end by March, 2026, it is appropriate to build a memorial for the slain personnel of CRPF which remains the lead security force for these operations," a senior CRPF officer said. The memorial honours the 460 brave CRPF personnel, including 20 officers, who were killed in the line of duty in the Bastar region between 2003 and August 15, 2025, the officer said. The Bastar region also remains the last bastion of this combat zone, he said. There are numerous other memorials in the about 3.25 lakh-strong force but this one is in the exclusive memory of the personnel killed in Bastar, he added. The Bastar region falls in the southern part of Chhattisgarh and shares its borders with states like Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The region comprises seven districts including Bastar, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma, Bijapur and Dantewada. The memorial is located outside the camp of the CRPF's 188th battalion on NH-30 in Kondagaon and it was inaugurated by battalion Commanding Officer Bhavesh Chaudhary. 'The 'Shaheed Smarak' will give inspiration to coming generations and highlight the deeds and sacrifice of the CRPF who fought Naxalism in Chhattisgarh," Chaudhary said. PTI NES KVK KVK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dumraon pays tributes to Quit India Movement martyrs
Buxar: A state-level commemorative function was held at Dumraon in Buxar district on Saturday to honour the supreme sacrifice of four local martyrs — Kapilmuni Kamkar, Ramdas Sonar, Ramdas Lohar and Gopal Ji — who laid down their lives on Aug 16, 1942, while attempting to hoist the Indian tricolour at police station during the Quit India Movement. District magistrate Vidyanand Singh and Dumraon MLA Ajit Kumar Singh led the tributes at Shaheed Smarak, garlanding the statues of the martyrs, and felicitating their family members with shawls and the national flag. The event commenced with a tribute march by the students of govt schools and local residents from Chhatiya Pokhara to the Shaheed Smarak. Pradeep Kumar Jaiswal, president of the Dumraon Chamber of Commerce, said after a prolonged effort, the state govt established the Shaheed Smarak in 2020. "This function is a heartfelt acknowledgment of their valor. The independence we enjoy today is the result of the ultimate sacrifices made by such courageous individuals. Their actions gave a new direction to the freedom struggle. It is our duty to follow their path and contribute meaningfully to the progress of our society and nation. We pay our deepest respects to these martyrs whose bravery and sacrifice kept the spirit of freedom alive. Their patriotism continues to inspire generations to uphold unity, truth and justice," he said. Several others, including Dumraon SDM Rakesh Kumar, the local DSP and Buxar ADM, also attended the event. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Vote chor, gaddi chhod': Congress stages protest in Jaipur
Jaipur: The Rajasthan unit of Congress on Wednesday took out a march against the alleged discrepancies in voter list raised by party leader Rahul Gandhi. Led by state Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra, the protesters marched from the party headquarters here to the Shaheed Smarak, raising slogans like 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' (vote thieves, vacate the throne) on the way. Addressing the party workers, Dotasra accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of securing power through 'stolen votes'. 'Votes are being cut under the name of SIR (Special Intensive Revision), while fake votes are being added to benefit the BJP. Rahul Gandhi has proved this, which is nothing short of an assault on the Constitution,' Dotasra alleged. Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot accused the Election Commission of India of failing to take action to rectify the alleged errors in voter list. 'There are discrepancies in the voter list but the Election Commission is not providing any response. This is happening for the first time in history,' Gehlot said. Calling the situation in Bihar alarming, Gehlot claimed an estimated 60 lakh votes were removed from the list in the poll-bound state without any explanation. 'In Bihar, 60 lakh votes were dropped from the list. Nobody knows whose votes were removed, and how many new votes were added,' he alleged. 'This is the first time the Election Commission is creating such a situation. It is not just a local issue but a nationwide concern. The whole country should be worried about this,' he added. Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot demanded the Election Commission to take immediate steps to clear the doubts. 'The Commission must come forward and explain where the discrepancies occurred,' Pilot said. The leader of opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Jully and former minister Pratap Singh Khachariya also raised concern over the alleged irregularities in voter list.
Time of India
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 2,500 apply for Congress tickets
Patna: In preparation for the upcoming assembly elections, the Congress will hold a two-day meeting of its screening committee next week to discuss potential candidates and assess the political situation in Bihar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting, to be held at the party's state headquarters in Sadaquat Ashram, will be attended by screening committee chairman and All India Congress Committee treasurer Ajay Maken; members Praniti Shinde, Imran Pratapgarhi and Kunal Chaudhary; Bihar in charge Krishna Allavaru; state president Rajesh Ram; Congress legislative party leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan; former state president Madan Mohan Jha and all three in-charge secretaries. Sources said around 2,500 people had applied for candidature via QR code from various constituencies. "This is the initial meeting of the screening committee. However, probable candidates will be shortlisted and discussions on assembly constituencies will also be held," said a senior Congress functionary. Rajesh Rathorre, chairman of the state Congress media department, said the three in charge secretaries would gather detailed information about candidates from their respective districts and present it to the screening committee. On Aug 13, in-charge secretaries Sushil Pasi and Devendra Yadav will meet potential candidates from the districts of West Champaran, East Champaran, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Nalanda, Patna urban, Patna rural 1 and 2, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur and Gaya. On Aug 14, in charge secretaries Devendra Yadav and Shahnawaz Alam will consult with potential candidates from Jehanabad, Arwal, Aurangabad, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Jamui, Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura, Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger, Lakhisarai, Begusarai and Khagaria districts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, on the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India Movement, the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee paid homage at the Shaheed Smarak by garlanding the statue of the martyrs and pledging to uphold the unity and integrity of the nation. The Congress Seva Dal also organised a Tiranga March from Sadaqat Ashram to the Shaheed Smarak.
