Left Wing Extremism

June 19, 2026 5:49 PM

Naxal-free India: How a 12-year integrated strategy ended left-wing extremism in the country

India reached a major internal security milestone on 31 March 2026, becoming effectively free from Left-Wing Extremism after nearly six decades of violence. This outcome was achieved through a 12-year integrated approach combining security operations, development expansion, welfare delivery, rehabilitation measures, and technology-driven policing. The entire framework operated through three core pillars: Vishwaas, Nirman, and Jan Kalyan, which worked in a continuous and interlinked cycle where s...

October 16, 2025 9:31 PM

258 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in two days: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that 258 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over the last two days. Calling it a “landmark day in India’s battle against Naxalism”, the Home Minister said that the development reflects the weakening grip of Naxal groups and growing trust in the Constitution of India. According to the Home Ministry, 170 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, while 27 and 61 laid down arms in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, res...

October 15, 2025 6:18 PM

Naxal footprint shrinks sharply as number of most affected districts falls to just three

In a major milestone towards building a Naxal-free India, the number of districts most affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has been brought down to just three, marking a significant decline from six districts earlier. The most affected districts now remain Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh. The total number of LWE-affected districts has also been reduced from 18 to 11, reflecting the Modi government’s intensified efforts to dismantle the Naxal network across the country. The Cen...

April 24, 2025 2:48 PM

In a first, ITBP pierces through Abujhmad to reach Maharashtra from Chhattisgarh

In what could be a game-changer development in the heart of Abujhmad and a distinguished achievement in the anti-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) operations undergoing in the central Indian states, the mountain-expertise force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has created a much-awaited gateway to reach the Maharashtra borders in the Abujhmad region. The 41st and 45th Battalions of the ITBP and the Sector HQrs Bhubaneswar have established the new Coy Operating Base in Nelangur in Narayanpur, wh...

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 ...