New Delhi, May 14 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed a major success in the country’s anti-Naxal campaign, declaring that the elimination of 31 notorious Naxals on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border marks a historic step toward achieving a Naxal-free India. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completely eradicating left-wing extremism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
As per agency report, Shah stated that the recent operation in the Karregutta hills resulted in one of the largest setbacks to Naxal insurgency in Indian history. The operation, carried out over 21 days by security forces, including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), State Task Force (STF), and District Reserve Guard (DRG), neutralized high-ranking cadres of major Naxalite groups such as the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion No. 1, the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), the Telangana State Committee (TSC), and the Central Regional Committee (CRC).
The Karregutta region, once considered a stronghold of Naxal dominance, was used by insurgents as a centralized base for training, tactical planning, and arms development. The Home Minister emphasized that these hills, which once symbolized fear and insurgency, now proudly display the Indian tricolor.
What makes this operation even more notable, Shah pointed out, is that not a single jawan was injured or killed despite the difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions. Commending the bravery and dedication of the forces involved, he extended his congratulations to the personnel of CRPF, STF, and DRG for their exceptional courage.
Amit Shah assured the nation that the government is steadfast in its resolve to root out Naxalism entirely and confidently predicted that by March 31, 2026, India will be completely free from the menace of left-wing extremism.
