‘194 Naxals neutralised, 801 arrested in Chhattisgarh since January’: Amit Shah
- In Reports
- 10:33 PM, Oct 07, 2024
- Myind Staff
In a recent review meeting with the chief ministers of states affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted significant progress in combating Naxalism in Chhattisgarh. Since January, security forces have neutralized 194 Naxals, arrested 801 individuals, and witnessed 742 surrenders. Minister Shah urged remaining Naxals to abandon their violent paths and reintegrate into society, emphasising the government's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by extremism.
Shah further noted that nearly 13,000 individuals in the northeastern states and Jammu and Kashmir have also chosen to abandon violence and reintegrate into society. This significant number underscores the government's ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in regions affected by insurgency and extremism.
“I congratulate the Chief Minister, Home Minister, DGP and the entire team of Chhattisgarh. Since January, 194 Naxalites have been killed, 801 Naxalites have been arrested and 742 Naxalites have surrendered,” ANI quoted Shah as saying. "I appeal to all the youth associated with Naxalism to leave the weapons and come in the mainstream. Whether it is northeast or JK, almost 13000 have left the weapon and joined the mainstream," he added.
Shah referenced the Security Related Expenditure scheme, which has seen a substantial increase in funding, rising from ₹1,180 crore during the period of 2004-2014 to ₹3,006 crore from 2014-2024. This threefold increase reflects the government's commitment to enhancing security measures and supporting efforts to combat extremism in affected regions.
"Under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, ₹1180 crore was spent on this scheme from 2004-2014, while from 2014-2024 we have spent ₹3,006 crore which is almost three times. SRE is the main scheme which contribute to the development work in the Naxal affected areas. Under the Special Central Assistance Scheme, we have spent ₹3590 crore in the last ten years," he added.
"Before 2019, two helicopters were deployed for soldiers, but today the number have increased to 12 including six of Border Security Force (BSF) and six of air force to help the soldiers. When I went to Chhattisgarh in January, we made a detailed plan for development and eradication of Naxalism," he said.
Shah added,"544 fortified police stations have been built in the last 10 years. Earlier the road network was 2900 km, in the last 10 years the road network has been increased to 11,500 km. In the last 10 years, 15,300 mobile towers have been installed and out of them 5139 towers have been given 4G connections."
"Before 2014, 38 Eklavya model schools were approved but none of them were built. Now 216 schools were approved out of which 165 have been built," he said.
"Earlier nothing was spent on air efforts but now 1000 crore is spent to buy air efforts. 131 crore have been spent to build a trauma centre in Jagdalpur," Shah added.
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