Union Home Minister Amit Shah has fulfilled his promise of a ‘Naxal Mukt Bharat’ by confirming the elimination, arrest, or surrender of all Naxal central and state committee members. The Red Corridor, once spanning from Tirupati to Nepal, now only covers two districts, a significant reduction from its peak of 126. The success in curbing the Maoist influence is attributed to a combination of stringent government policies, improved coordination, freedom for security forces, and developmental initiatives.
Intelligence agencies played a crucial role in this achievement, consistently providing accurate information on the whereabouts of Naxalites following Amit Shah’s pledge to eradicate Naxalism from India by March 31, 2026. A comprehensive overhaul of Intelligence operations was initiated, focusing on mapping the Naxalite network from commanders to foot soldiers, including members of Jan Militia and Revolutionary People’s Committees.
The transformation of Intelligence units, overseen by the Union Home Minister, involved decentralization, with each battalion establishing a dedicated Intelligence wing. Building trust with locals in Naxal-affected areas was a key strategy to gather actionable Intelligence. By engaging with villagers and highlighting the government’s developmental initiatives, officials successfully shifted the villagers’ allegiance from supporting Naxalites to aiding security forces.
Efforts to convince villagers of the government’s commitment to development projects proved pivotal in gaining valuable Intelligence. By fostering relationships with locals and dispelling Naxalite propaganda, Intelligence units significantly improved the accuracy and timeliness of information. Real-time Intelligence disrupted Naxal operations, preventing ambushes and IED attacks, ultimately leading to the neutralization of Naxal threats.
