4Photo© ndtv.comAmit Shah Says 31 Maoists Killed In 21-Day Anti-Naxal Operation On Chhattisgarh-Telangana Border
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Security forces have killed 31 suspected Maoists since April 21 in Chhattisgarh’s Karregutta hills as part of a counter-insurgency operation, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday.
This was arguably the largest anti-Maoist operation launched by Indian security forces, and comes at a time when the insurgent Communist Party of India (Maoist) has repeatedly expressed its willingness to participate in peace talks.
The operation involved 24,000 troops of the District Reserve Guard, the Bastar Fighter Force, the Special Task Force, the Chhattisgarh Police, the Central Reserve Police Force and its Commando Battalions for Resolute Action.
“ The hill on which the red terror once reigned, today the tricolour is flying proudly. Kurraguttalu hill was the unified headquarters of big Naxal organisations like PLGA Battalion 1, DKSZC, TSC & CRC,…
Home Minister,
31 Naxals Killed In 21-Day Operation On Telangana-Chhattisgarh Border:…
“ This is the biggest anti-Maoist op in the country. I salute the courage of our forces, operating in scorching heat, rugged terrain, without shade or water,
Chief Minister,
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