Operation Black Forest: Major Success in Anti-Maoist Campaign
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Operation Black Forest | Operation Black Forest was a 21-day anti-Naxal campaign jointly conducted by CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police in the Karreguttalu Hill (KGH) region, a Maoist stronghold. It resulted in 27 Naxal deaths, including top leader Nambala Keshav Rao, along with 54 arrests and 84 surrenders. The Ghalgam Forward Operating Base played a central role in coordination. This operation marked the first time a CPI-Maoist general secretary-level leader was neutralised in three decades. |
| Nambala Keshav Rao | He was the General Secretary of CPI-Maoist and a key leader responsible for the 2010 Dantewada massacre, which killed 76 CRPF personnel. Known for his expertise in guerrilla warfare and IED-making, his death is a significant blow to Maoist operations. |
| Government Measures | Key strategies include Operation Steeplechase (1971) and Operation Green Hunt (2009). Specialized forces like Greyhounds and Bastariya Battalion were raised. The SAMADHAN strategy focuses on leadership, intelligence, and technology. Infrastructure development includes the Road Requirement Plan-I (RRP-I) and fortified police stations. Skill development is addressed through the ROSHNI Scheme and ITIs. Socio-economic initiatives include the Forest Rights Act (2006) and Aspirational Districts Programme (2018). |
| Red Corridor | The Red Corridor refers to regions severely affected by Naxalism, including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala. |