Left Wing Extremism

December 11, 2024 12:42 PM

India’s fight against left-wing extremism sees remarkable progress

The Government of India’s determined efforts to combat left-wing extremism (LWE) have yielded remarkable results, reflecting a consistent decline in violence and a shrinking geographical footprint of Maoist influence. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently detailed these achievements in a statement to the Lok Sabha, attributing the progress to the resolute implementation of the National Policy and Action Plan to Address LWE, launched in 2015. Over the years, India has witnessed a dramatic redu...

November 29, 2024 3:27 PM

DGPs, IGPs conference 2024 commences in Odisha, focusing on national security challenges

The 59th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police began on Friday in Bhubaneswar, with discussions centered on critical national security issues, including counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security, narcotics control, and the implications of new criminal laws. The three-day event, spanning November 29 to December 1, brings together senior police officials, security administrators, and policymakers to address internal security challenges and devis...

October 7, 2024 5:49 PM

“194 Naxalites killed, 801 arrested, 742 surrendered in Chhattisgarh since January”: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the Chhattisgarh government for its efforts in combating Naxalism, revealing that since January, 194 Naxalites have been killed, 801 arrested, and 742 have surrendered. Shah made these remarks during a review meeting with Chief Ministers of Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected states at Vigyan Bhavan. Shah also appealed to Naxalite youth to lay down their arms and join the mainstream, highlighting the successful reintegration of around 13,000 former ...