Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai participated in a crucial meeting on Monday, focusing on the ongoing anti-Naxal operations and developmental efforts in Naxal-affected states. The meeting, held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It was attended by the Chief Ministers of eight Naxal-affected states and key officials.
A major highlight of the meeting was the recent success in Chhattisgarh, where the state police neutralized 31 Naxals in a well-planned operation. Special recognition was given to the effective strategies employed by the Chhattisgarh Police. The discussion also centred on the broader efforts of the state government to combat Naxalism.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Chhattisgarh government for its commitment and effective action. He pointed out that since January, Chhattisgarh’s security forces had killed 194 Naxals in various encounters, while 801 Naxals had been arrested and 742 had surrendered.
“I appeal to all the youth associated with Naxalism to leave the weapons and come in the mainstream. Whether it is northeast or JK, almost 13000 have left the weapon and joined the mainstream,” Shah said to ANI.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai provided an overview of the recent successful operation, which involved nearly 1,000 soldiers. The operation took place in the Gawadi mountain region, where forces eliminated 31 Naxals over a 15-kilometre radius. Among those killed were 16 Naxals with a combined bounty of Rs 1.30 crore. The casualties included 18 male and 13 female Naxals, several of whom were key leaders.
The Chief Minister attributed the success of the operation to months of meticulous planning, involving close coordination between state police and intelligence agencies. He said, “The pace of development in Naxal-affected areas has increased. We are consistently providing basic amenities to villages, with a special focus on education, health, and women’s empowerment.”
“We also set up a camp in the village of Hidma, the commander of a Naxal battalion, and provided health facilities to his mother,” he added.
The Chhattisgarh government has outlined its plans to establish 29 new security camps in South Bastar, aiming to weaken the remaining Naxal strongholds. The Chief Minister reiterated the state’s commitment to ensuring lasting peace and continued development in these regions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah encouraged other states to adopt Chhattisgarh’s intelligence technology and foster greater coordination in their anti-Naxal operations. He reassured the states that the Central Government would continue providing all necessary support for both security and development initiatives in Naxal-affected areas.
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