Amit Shah lauds security forces for killing 22 Maoists in Chhattisgarh. Not only this, the Union Home Minister made it clear that the Narendra Modi government will move forward with a 'ruthless' attitude against the Maoists who are not surrendering or returning to the mainstream of society. After 375 days (March 31, 2026), there will be no existence of Naxals in India. "Today, our jawans have achieved another major achievement towards a Naxal-free India. Twenty-two Naxals were eliminated in two separate operations by our security forces in Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh."
He added, "The government is moving ahead against Naxals with a ruthless attitude. A zero-tolerance policy is being adopted for Naxals who are not surrendering despite all facilities. India will be Naxal-free before March 31 next year. ’
The Union Home Minister's remarks came after 22 Maoists were killed in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh. A security personnel was also killed in the incident.
According to the Chhattisgarh Police, 18 Maoists were killed in an encounter with the joint forces in the hills and forests of Gangalur Elara in Bijapur, bordering Dantewada district, around 7 am on Thursday. On the other hand, four Maoist militants were killed in separate encounters in Kanker. Many weapons and explosives were recovered from both places.
Security officials said a team of joint security forces was deployed in the Gangalur police station area of Chhattisgarh. It is located near the border of Bijapur and Dantewada districts of Chhattisgarh. The gunfight is still going on there. The bodies of the Maoists are being sought. A large cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the area, officials said.
A gunfight broke out in Kanker during the encounter. Security forces launched a joint operation on Thursday following information about the presence of Maoists, police said. An encounter broke out between Maoists and Maoists near the Kanker-Narayanpur border. Kanker Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela said the gunfight was still going on. Four bodies have been found so far. An automatic rifle was recovered.
