‘Chhattisgarh Will Become Free From Naxalism Within Next Year’ says Assembly Speaker Raman Singh

Raipur: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker and former Chief Minister Raman Singh on Sunday said that both the state government and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are dedicated to fully eliminating Naxalism within the next year. 

This statement comes a day after two ITBP personnel were killed in an IED attack by Naxals in Narayanpur district.

'Naxalism Will End From Chhattisgarh Within Next Year'

Speaking to reporters in Raipur, Singh said, "There is constant pressure on the Naxalites and the joint operation being carried out by security forces in Chhattisgarh is yielding very good results. Approximately 190 Naxalites have been killed in the last one year. This shows the determination of the government and the commitment of Amit Shah that Naxalism will be completely eradicated in the coming year."

Earlier today, Chhattisgarh Minister Tank Ram Verma paid tributes to two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel who died in an IED attack by Naxals in Narayanpur district by carrying their mortal remains on his shoulders as a tribute.

In a statement to ANI, Minister Verma said, "I paid tribute to the two ITBP personnel who lost their lives in yesterday's IED attack by Naxals. Since the BJP government took office in Chhattisgarh , we have taken action against Naxalites, resulting in a decline in their numbers. The state government is committed to making Chhattisgarh free from Naxalism."

Meanwhile, the condition of two police officials from Narayanpur district, who were injured in an encounter with Naxals on Saturday, is improving, according to the Inspector General of Police (IG) for the Bastar Range.

The IG also identified the two ITBP personnel who were killed in the IED blast: Pawar Amar Shamrao and K Rajesh. During a joint search operation on October 19 involving the ITBP and Narayanpur police, Naxals launched a surprise attack on the ITBP patrol, resulting in a significant IED explosion.

On Friday, the Dantewada police reported that at least 38 Naxal cadres were killed in a recent encounter in the forests of Abujhmad, near the Dantewada-Narayanpur border. According to the police statement, 38 Naxalites were killed during the clash, and the bodies of 31 have been recovered, with 29 already returned to their families. All 38 Naxalites killed in the encounter have been identified.