Amit Shah to chair meeting to review security and development in LWE affected states

This came following a major crackdown on left wing terrorism after security personnel killed 31 Naxals in the Maad area on the Narayanpur-Dantewada border in a two-day operation.

A joint operation by DRG Dantewada, DRG Narayanpur, and STF teams was launched after receiving the information of the presence of 40 to 50 Naxalites who had come together for a meeting, the police informed.

According to the police, a heavy exchange of fire took place between security personnel and Naxalites after forces surrounded the Naxals in the forest.

"We had received information of the presence of 40-50 Naxalites who had come together for a meeting. We launched a joint operation with DRG Dantewada, DRG Narayanpur, and STF teams. When our teams surrounded the Naxalites on October 4, a heavy exchange of fire took place... Dead bodies of 31 uniformed Naxalites have been recovered along with a range of automatic weapons... This has been our biggest achievement so far... Force is returning after completing the search operation... The terrain was difficult, especially because of rain," Dantewada SP Gaurav Rai said.

Describing the operation and the terrain, DIG Kamalochan Kashyap said, "This region is considered a safe place for all Naxals. This operation was planned four days ago on receiving information about senior Naxals... 31 Naxals have been killed and heavy arms and ammunition have been recovered... Company 6 is predominantly active in this region and they are 100-150 in number."

IG Bastar Sundarraj P said, "Yesterday, an encounter broke out between Naxalites and security forces. So far, 31 dead bodies and heavy arms and ammunition have been recovered. After the search operation is completed, we will update the data."

Earlier this year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that left-wing extremism will be completely eradicated from the country before March 2026.

Amit Shah while addressing a press conference in Raipur in Ausgust this year said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the fight against left-wing extremism is in its last phase. He said that now is the time to strike the final blow against left wing extremism with a strong strategy and ruthless approach. (ANI)