New Delhi, Feb 9 (Agency) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the security forces for eliminating 31 Naxalites in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh and described it as a significant success in the direction of making India Naxal-free. In a post on ‘X,’ Shah stated that the security forces have achieved a major success in their efforts to make India Naxal-free, with 31 Naxalites killed and a large quantity of weapons and explosives recovered in the operation.
The Home Minister said, “Today, while eliminating anti-human Naxalism, we have lost two brave soldiers. The nation will always be indebted to these heroes”. Shah extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers. He also reaffirmed that by “March 31, 2026, we will eradicate Naxalism from the country, ensuring that no citizen has to lose their life because of it”. Notably, at least 31 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday.