NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 cases in 2022, highest 35 of 'Jihadi' terror: Official data
The NIA has registered 35 cases of Jihadi terror, 10 cases related to Left Wing Extremism (LWE), five cases related to insurgents in the northeast and seven cases related to the PFI in 2022.
Dec 31, 2022, 18:32 PM IST
Left Wing violence reduced by 77 per cent from all-time high of 2,258 in 2009 to 509 in 2021: MHA
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday was adjourned for the day as the Opposition continued to create a ruckus on increased GST on food items and rising inflation issues. The Upper House will resume again at 11 am on Thursday.
Jul 20, 2022, 15:44 PM IST
Govt initiative to enable better internet, data services in Left Wing Extremism areas
To achieve self-reliance in the telecom equipment segment, the government chose BSNL for manufacturing indigenous 4G telecom equipment as part of a prestigious project, a government statement said.
Apr 28, 2022, 09:52 AM IST
Amit Shah asks CRPF to launch effective, decisive campaign against Left Wing Extremism
Amit Shah was given a detailed presentation on CRPF by Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, DG, CRPF, in presence of high ranking officials of the Ministry and CRPF.
Nov 15, 2019, 19:56 PM IST
Lessons from the Northeast should help bring peace to Jammu and Kashmir
The muscular approach of 2015 has been followed by confidence building in the Northeast, and this could be a viable option to be replicated in Jammu and Kashmir and the LWE-affected states.
Jul 20, 2018, 14:53 PM IST
Government claims success of strategy to counter ‘Left Wing Extremism’
The Ministry of Home Affairs has claimed that the government’s ‘National Policy and Action Plan’, implemented in 2015 to counter Left Wing Extremism, is paying dividends. According to the government, the policy involved a strategy concerning security as well as development related measures.
Apr 16, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
Maoists area of influence shrinks; 44 districts removed from affected list: Union Home Secretary
Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba said the geographical spread of the LWE violence has shrunk significantly in the last four years due to a multi-pronged strategy involving security and development-related measures.
Apr 15, 2018, 23:51 PM IST
Maoist problem continues to be a matter of concern: Rajnath Singh
The Maoist problem continues to be a matter of concern for internal security and the menace has badly hit 35 districts in seven states, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.
Aug 29, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
Violence declined, Naxal killing increased in 3 years: Govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government took charge at the Centre in May 2014.
Jul 19, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Naxal violence has claimed 12,000 lives in two decades
As many as 12,000 people have lost their lives in Maoist violence over the last two decades.
Jul 09, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
CRPF recruits 743 youths from Bastar region to fight Naxals
The 'Bastariya' battalion in CRPF is a unique initiative to enhance local representation in security forces and also provide employment to youths, the official said.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
BSF sets up new posts to thwart Naxal bid to disrupt road work
Raipur: The Border Security Force has set up two new posts in the Naxal affected Kanker district of Chhattisgarh to facilitate road construction projects.
Apr 07, 2017, 11:05 AM IST
150 percent jump in killing of Naxals in 2016: Govt tells Lok Sabha
A huge 150 percent jump has been witnessed in the number of Naxals killed in 2016 in comparison to the previous year, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Mar 21, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Red Corridor to be redrawn - Know how many districts will be taken off Naxalite–Maoist insurgency list
The 106 districts spread across 10 states are affected by Left Wing Extremism and make up the ‘Red Corridor`.
Jul 25, 2016, 11:00 AM IST
Eight CRPF personnel injured in encounter with Maoists
The Maoists triggered the blast when CRPF personnel were on patrolling duty near Dumari Nala and the CRPF opened fire in retaliation, police said.
Jul 18, 2016, 23:47 PM IST
Jharkhand wants 5 more batallions of CRPF to fight Naxals
Jharkhand on Saturday demanded five battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to combat Naxalism in the state.
Jun 25, 2016, 23:53 PM IST
Left Wing Extremism major cause of concern for Odisha: Patnaik
Terming Left Wing Extremism as a major cause of concern for Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said recent activities of Maoists in four districts was worrisome and needed to be handled effectively.
Jan 08, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
With LWE on the wane, Odisha mullls new anti-Maoist strategy
With Left Wing Extremism (LEW) receding considerably in Odisha barring three districts, the state government today decided to prepare a separate strategy to deal with the changed situation.
Sep 15, 2015, 22:38 PM IST
