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Hours after 31 left-wing extremists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhatisgarh on Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India will eradicate naxalism by March 31, 2026.
In a major operation, 31 Naxalites were killed in Bijapur forests in Chhattisgarh. Two security personnel were also killed in the encounter. This was the biggest operation against Naxalites this year. A large quantity of weapons and explosives were also recovered.
In a post on ‘X,’ the Union Home Minister stated that the security forces have achieved a major success in their efforts to make India Naxal-free.
Shah said “while eliminating anti-human Naxalism, we have lost two brave soldiers. The nation will always be indebted to these heroes.”
Shah extended his condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers. He also reaffirmed that naxalism will be eradicated by March 31, 2026 from the country. This he said would ensure that no citizen has to lose life because of the menace.
In an operation on Feb 6-7, the CRPF busted a naxal hideout in Bijapur and seized a huge cache of IED-making materials, naxal uniforms, literature and supplies. Five suspected naxalites were also arrested.