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Amit Shah applauds SSB, credits for securing borders, combating Naxalism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for its pivotal role in securing the country's borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan, combating Naxalism in Bihar and Jharkhand, and curbing illegal activities. Addressing the 61st Raising Day celebrations of the SSB in Siliguri, Shah said, "The Sashastra Seema Bal has played a key role in securing our borders with friendly nations such as Nepal and Bhutan. Its alertness and presence have ensured a sense of security in the Siliguri Corridor and the Eastern region." Highlighting the SSB's role in tackling left-wing extremism, Shah noted, "The SSB has played an important role in ending the menace of Naxalism in Bihar and Jharkhand. Their proactive approach, in coordination with the CRPF and local police forces, has significantly weakened Naxal activities in Chhattisgarh, making the region Naxal-free after almost four decades." Shah commended the SSB for its unique initiatives to foster cultur

Updated On: 20 Dec 2024 | 7:15 PM IST

'Continuously fighting against Naxalism': CM Sai on Dantewada encounter

He further said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting on Monday with Chief Ministers of Naxal-affected states

Updated On: 07 Oct 2024 | 6:59 AM IST

1,500 security personnel eliminate 31 Naxals in 48-hour op in Chhattisgarh

A 10-km motorcycle ride through fields and dirt track followed by a 12-km climb of a hilly terrain take one to the site of Chhattisgarh's most successful counter-insurgency operation that eliminated 31 Naxalites. About 1,500 security personnel covered this arduous route as part of their 48-hour operation in the forest along Narayanpur and Dantewada districts border to inflict a crushing blow to Maoists, said officials on Saturday. This was the highest number of fatalities suffered by Maoists in a single operation since the state's creation 24 years ago and the offensive comes more than five months after 29 Naxalites, including higher-ranking cadres, were neutralised in an encounter with security personnel in Kanker district. Nearly 1,500 jawans of District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Dantewada and Narayanpur and Special Task Force were involved in the offensive, Dantewada Additional Superintendent of Police RK Barman told PTI. The crackdown was launched based on inputs about the prese

Updated On: 05 Oct 2024 | 4:47 PM IST

Six Naxalites killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh, carried bounty of Rs 38L

Six Naxalites killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district two days back were dreaded cadres carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 38 lakh, according to police. This operation is so far the biggest attack by security forces on People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) company no. 6, which is considered a pillar of the attacking force of Naxalites, the police said on Saturday. It has created an atmosphere of fear among Naxalites in east Bastar division, which is considered their strong formation, the police said. The encounter took place near Gobel and Thulthuli villages under Orcha police station limits on Friday. While police earlier said seven Naxalites were killed, they later revised the toll to six, that included three women. The deceased belonged to military company number 6 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) and east Bastar division formations of the proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist), a police official said. "The ...

Updated On: 09 Jun 2024 | 9:20 AM IST

Naxalites torch 14 vehicles, construction machines in Chhattisgarh

Suspected Naxalites set afire at least 14 vehicles and machines engaged in construction works in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Monday, police said. No person was reported to be injured in the incident, which took place at around 1.30 am at Bangali camp under Bhansi police station limits, a senior police official said. As per eyewitnesses, 40 to 50 unidentified people, clad as civilians and a few of them armed, reached the spot and set ablaze 14 vehicles and machines, including trucks, poclain and earth moving machines, parked there, he said. While 13 vehicles and machines, belonging to a private construction firm, were engaged in road construction between Dantewada and Bacheli, a water tanker was engaged in railway works, he said. Soon after being alerted, a police team led by Bhansi station house officer went to the spot, he said. "Prima facie it seems to be the handiwork of Naxalites and search operation is underway in the area to trace the culprits," the official ...

Updated On: 27 Nov 2023 | 11:20 AM IST

Chhattisgarh elections 2023 LIVE: Voting concludes, sealing of EVMs begins

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections LIVE: As citizens vote on 20 Assembly seats, catch all the latest updates from Chhattisgarh here

Updated On: 07 Nov 2023 | 6:35 PM IST

Chhattisgarh polls LIVE: BSF constable injured in IED blast in Kanker

The campaign for the elections to the 20 Assembly segments in Chhattisgarh came to a close on Sunday, ahead of the polling on November 7

Updated On: 06 Nov 2023 | 5:35 PM IST

Three-layer security cover deployed for over 600 polling booths in Bastar

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Around 60,000 security personnel will be deployed in the Bastar division, consisting of 12 Assembly segments

Updated On: 06 Nov 2023 | 11:32 AM IST

Assembly elections 2023: Stage set for BJP vs Congress in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is set to go to polls in two phases on November 7 and 17; result to be declared on December 3

Updated On: 27 Oct 2023 | 1:10 PM IST

Chhattisgarh elections: Amit Shah holds meeting with core group leaders

A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders was held at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah; BJP national president J P Nadda was in attendance

Updated On: 13 Sep 2023 | 7:07 PM IST

Amit Shah cancels Dantewada tour; Smriti Irani to flag off parivartan yatra

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: The Bharatiya Janata Party in the state is set to organise two 'parivartan yatras' on September 12 and September 16

Updated On: 12 Sep 2023 | 4:05 PM IST

Chhattisgarh polls: Mallikarjun Kharge approves constitution of committees

The committees include an election campaign committee, core committee, communications committee, and protocol committee

Updated On: 11 Sep 2023 | 5:51 PM IST

Security to all parties in Naxal-affected areas, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Last week, the Bharatiya Janata Party had sent a letter to the state's Director General of Police, requesting safety for its 'parivartan yatra'

Updated On: 10 Sep 2023 | 6:40 PM IST

Polling stations to be opened in 40 Naxalite-affected villages of Bastar

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections 2023: In a first, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will be setting up polling centres at villages in Sukma, Bijapur, Narayanpur, Bastar, and Dantewada districts

Updated On: 08 Sep 2023 | 1:41 PM IST

68 students from Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Dantewada crack NEET, JEE

Dantewada Collector Vinit Nandanwar said that the district administration is providing free education to children and also subjecting students to preparations of competitive examinations

Updated On: 05 Jul 2023 | 10:17 AM IST

Dantewada blast: Police releases photo of IED blast's mastermind

On April 26, 10 DRG personnel and a civilian driver were killed after insurgents triggered an IED blast on Aranpur road

Updated On: 30 Apr 2023 | 6:50 AM IST

Chhattisgarh: Readymade garments business thrives in insurgency zone

Over 1,000 women are associated with "Dannex" or Dantewada Next, the unit engaged in manufacturing readymade garments

Updated On: 06 Mar 2023 | 6:17 PM IST

17 wagons of goods train derail in Naxal-hit Dantewada, no casualty

Seventeen wagons of a goods train derailed on the Kirandul-Visakhapatnam railway section in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-hit Dantewada district on Friday, a senior police official said.

Updated On: 17 Dec 2021 | 10:26 AM IST

Chhattisgarh: Woman Naxal killed in encounter in Dantwewada district

A woman Naxal, carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh on her head, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Monday, a police official said

Updated On: 31 May 2021 | 9:34 AM IST

Chhattisgarh govt in a fix; activists warn Dantewada-like action in Hasdeo

State government in process to scrap clearances for NMDC's iron-ore mine in Dantewada

Updated On: 16 Mar 2020 | 6:51 PM IST