Naxalism Nearing End in India: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that major internal security challenges such as Naxalism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and insurgency in the Northeast have almost been eliminated. Speaking at a public event in Jagdalpur, Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, he said that with a well-planned strategy, the state has been made Naxal-free.

On the occasion, Amit Shah felicitated several officers including Telangana DGP C.V. Anand, former DGP and security advisor B. Shivadhar Reddy, DGP Operations Anil Kumar, and SIB former IG and present Malkajgiri Commissioner Sumathi for their role in counter-LWE operations. He also paid tribute at Amar Vatika to over 1,000 security personnel who lost their lives in anti-Maoist operations, praising their sacrifice and dedication.