In a significant breakthrough in the fight against Naxalism, Indian security forces have killed 31 notorious Naxals in a massive operation at Karregutta Hills (KGH) on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday.
The 21-day operation, conducted under challenging weather and in rugged terrain, saw no casualties among the security personnel, Shah noted, praising the bravery of CRPF, STF, and DRG units.
Once a formidable Naxal stronghold, Karregutta Hills served as the unified headquarters for major Naxal outfits, including the PLGA Battalion 1, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), Telangana State Committee (TSC), and Central Regional Command (CRC). These groups used the site for advanced training, strategic planning, and arms manufacturing.
Shah highlighted the symbolic significance of the operation, stating that the Indian tricolor now flies proudly over the hill that once symbolised the power of left-wing extremism. He reiterated the government's commitment to making India "Naxal-free" by March 31, 2026, as pledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Our security forces have achieved a historic success against Naxalism, and I congratulate the brave CRPF, STF, and DRG personnel for their unparalleled courage," Shah said in a statement. "The entire nation is proud of your valour."
Shah also reaffirmed the government's resolve to eradicate Naxalism completely, assuring citizens that India’s fight against this decades-old insurgency remains steadfast and uncompromising.
Announcing the success via a post on X (formerly Twitter), Amit Shah said the region, once a stronghold of left-wing extremists, has now been reclaimed. “Achieving a historic success in our resolve for a #NaxalFreeBharat, security forces have eliminated 31 notorious Naxalites… Once ruled by red terror, this hill today proudly flies the tricolour,” Shah wrote.
The operation, carried out jointly by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Telangana’s Special Task Force (STF), and the District Reserve Guard (DRG), reportedly faced adverse weather and challenging terrain. Despite these hurdles, Shah confirmed that there were no casualties among the security forces.
Kurraguttalu hill, Shah said, was serving as the unified headquarters for several high-level Maoist formations, including PLGA Battalion 1, the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), the Telangana State Committee (TSC), and the Central Regional Command (CRC). It functioned as a critical node for the training, strategic planning, and arms manufacturing of the Maoist insurgency in central India. “I congratulate the brave personnel of CRPF, STF, and DRG who faced the Naxalites with valour despite bad weather and difficult terrain. The entire nation is proud of you,” Amit Shah added in a message on X.
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