Twenty-two Naxals, including nine women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma on Friday in the presence of Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Gangaram Chavan.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated that the BJP-led state government is open to unconditional dialogue with Naxals. He also urged them to opt for rehabilitation and to reintegrate into mainstream society.
Emphasising the importance of eradicating Naxalism for the state's overall progress, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao underscored the government's ongoing efforts to improve the lives of people in Naxal-affected regions.
"One jawan of Jharkhand Jaguar lost his life in IED blast, while CRPF jawan is undergoing the treatment," Ranchi DIG-cum-Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chandan Kumar Sinha said in a statement.
Recently, in a significant boost to the anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, 26 Maoists--three of them carrying cash rewards--surrendered before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials in Dantewada on Monday.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated that Home Minister Amit Shah provided guidance on the necessary steps to eliminate Naxals from the state during the meeting held on Saturday.
"In the last three months, 521 Naxals have surrendered. A total of 881 Naxals surrendered in 2024. I assure you that those who surrender will be inducted into the mainstream. But those who continue to bear arms will be dealt with by security forces. Bastar is no longer a symbol of fear bu
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday expressed his optimism over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's commitment to eradicating Naxalism in the country, stating that he was fortunate to have a double-engine government in the state.
Director General of Police (DGP) Madhya Pradesh posted on X, "Two women Naxals were killed in an encounter with police (Hawk force) under Bichiya police station of Mandla district on Wednesday morning. One SLR rifle, one rifle, wireless set and other daily use items were recovered from th
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, on the Sukma encounter, emphasized that both the Chhattisgarh and Central governments are focused on peace and have implemented a strong surrender policy, ensuring no inconvenience to anyone.