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Mission Indravati National Park: The Heart of the Maoist Conflict

Deep in the dense forests of Indravati National Park, where death lurks behind every tree, lies the infamous "Red Zone" ruled by the bloodstained reign of Maoists. However, this time, an eerie silence filled the air, signaling an impending storm.

On the morning of February 2025, special forces, including the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, Bastar Fighters, and F-Commandos, embarked on a mission from the Bastar base camp. For 48 hours, these brave soldiers marched continuously through the thick jungle, where even sunlight feared to enter, covering 60 kilometers on foot.

The real story began on the morning of February 7th. Security forces surrounded the Maoist hideout, and the jungle echoed with gunfire from AK-47s, SLRs, and INSAS rifles. After a three-hour-long encounter, the smoke cleared, revealing 31 Maoists lying lifeless. However, this victory came at a cost—two valiant soldiers, Head Constable Naresh Dhruv and Constable Basit Rawat, sacrificed their lives in the battle.

Further investigation led to a massive cache of weapons, highlighting the dangerous capabilities of the Maoists. During a press conference, Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P. disclosed that among the slain Maoists was Nga Karma, carrying a bounty of ₹5 lakh. Alongside him, Mangu, Hema, Subhash Oyam, and Sannu collectively had a bounty of ₹55 lakh, while Ramesh carried a bounty of ₹8 lakh.

IGP Sundarraj also revealed that 65 Maoists have been neutralized in Bastar this year alone, with 56 of them from Bijapur. This operation is part of a larger mission to make India free from Naxalism and Maoist insurgency. Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah announced that by March 31, 2026, the government will completely eradicate Maoist insurgency from the country.

The government's crackdown on Maoists is evident—last year alone, 219 Maoists were neutralized in Chhattisgarh, a significant increase from 2023, indicating rapid progress in this direction. But the bigger question remains—how is the government tackling this deep-rooted problem? How will the world's longest and most lethal homegrown insurgency be eliminated by 2026?


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