Amit Shah to Evaluate Anti-Naxal Initiatives in Chhattisgarh Today
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Synopsis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to assess the effectiveness of anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh during his two-day visit. Key meetings will focus on the progress made in regions affected by Left Wing Extremism, particularly in Bastar and Gariaband, as well as evaluate strategies to enhance security measures.
Key Takeaways
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is reviewing anti-Naxal operations.
- Focus on regions affected by Left Wing Extremism.
- High-level meetings scheduled to assess security measures.
- Significant successes reported in the fight against Naxalism.
- Visit includes cultural engagement at the Bastar Pandum festival.
Raipur, April 5 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will evaluate the progress of the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh today.
The two-day visit of HM Shah to the state is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of security measures in regions affected by Left Wing Extremism, particularly in Bastar and Gariaband.
HM Shah arrived at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, where he was greeted by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma, and other senior officials. From the airport, he proceeded to a hotel in Nava Raipur to prepare for his engagements.
The main focus of his visit will be a high-level meeting scheduled for today, where he will review the current anti-Naxal efforts in the state.
HM Shah is expected to conduct a direct assessment of the security situation in Bastar, a crucial area impacted by insurgency. The meeting will specifically address operations in Dantewada, Bijapur, and Kanker, the districts most severely affected by Naxal violence.
In addition to meeting with security personnel involved in these operations, HM Shah will evaluate the strategies being implemented to mitigate the Naxal threat.
This visit comes during a period when Chhattisgarh has achieved notable success in its battle against Naxalism.
In 2025 alone, over 130 Naxalites have been neutralized in encounters, with more than 110 of these casualties occurring in the Bastar division.
Additionally, more than 105 Naxalites have been apprehended, while 164 others have voluntarily surrendered as part of ongoing peace restoration initiatives.
On Saturday, HM Shah will visit Dantewada, a significant Naxal stronghold, where he will also offer prayers at the Maa Danteshwari Temple. Later, he will participate in the concluding ceremony of the ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival, a cultural event highlighting the rich traditions, art, and cuisine of the tribal communities in the area.
This visit emphasizes the government’s overarching strategy to eliminate the Naxal threat by March 31, 2026.
