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Raipur, October 27 (IANS) In a decisive attack on Maoist influence, security forces demolished a 20-feet high monument built by Maoists in the dense forests of Pillur village under Farsegarh police station in Bijapur district.
The structure, built in honor of slain Maoist comrades, stood as a powerful symbol of their dominance in the region.
The operation conducted on Monday involved a coordinated effort by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the 214th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the 206th Battalion of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA), officials said.
The mission, operated under the “Niyad Nela Naar” initiative of the Government of Chhattisgarh, aims to strengthen security and promote development in Maoist strongholds. Taking a simultaneous step, the authorities set up two new security and public utility camps at Pillur and Kandlaparthi-2 villages.
These camps are designed to increase law enforcement presence and provide essential services to local communities, bridging the gap between residents and governance.
Police officials described the demolition as an important step in the ongoing anti-Maoist operation within the national park area.
“This action strikes at the psychological core of Naxalite propaganda,” a senior officer said.
“By removing their symbols of power, we aim to weaken the morale of the villagers while strengthening their faith in the state forces.”
The destruction of the monument is expected to disrupt recruitment and operations by the Maoists, who have long used remote areas to maintain control.
The “Niyad Nella Naar” plan, meaning “New Dawn, New Narrative”, emphasizes not only counter-terrorism but also infrastructure development, health care and education to win local support.
Local villagers, long caught between Maoist threats and state absence, expressed cautious optimism. The operation marks an important milestone in Chhattisgarh’s fight against left-wing extremism, as security forces have stepped up efforts to reclaim Maoist-dominated areas.
The authorities have resolved to maintain the momentum and ensure that there is development along with security.
On Sunday, 21 Maoists surrendered before security forces along with arms and ammunition in Kanker. The state and central governments had already called on all Maoists to surrender or face the wrath of security forces.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has repeatedly appealed to the Maoists to give up their arms and join the mainstream of society and participate in development activities. He has claimed that the forces will wipe out Naxalism by March 2026.
–IANS
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