On Sunday, a government operation in central India led to the deaths of 31 Maoist guerrillas and two police officers, marking a significant escalation against the Naxalite insurgents. This operation took place in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur area, part of a long-standing conflict that began in the 1960s. The Home Ministry has noted a substantial decline in violence, with related deaths in 2023 being 86% lower than in 2010, as government efforts continued to dismantle the insurgency’s operational territory and leadership. Analysts emphasize that recruitment challenges exacerbate the rebels' struggles.
"We will completely eradicate Naxalism from the country, so that no citizen of the country has to lose his life because of it," said Amit Shah, India's home minister.
The home ministry indicated that the threat of leftist extremism has reduced significantly, with related deaths in 2023 being 86% lower than their peak in 2010.
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