C-60 commando force kills 363 Maoists to make Gadchiroli Naxal-free
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Counter-insurgency strategies and specialized forces: a key GS3 Internal Security topic.
Why in news
The C-60 commando force, founded by former IPS officer Krishipal Raghuvanshi, was recognized for its role in making Gadchiroli Naxal-free by neutralizing 363 Maoists.
Background
The C-60 commando force was founded in December 1990 and trained by the Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh. It expanded from 60 commandos to 29 teams with 961 personnel to combat Maoists in Gadchiroli.
Facts for Prelims
- PostKrishipal Raghuvanshi: Former IPS officer who founded the C-60 commando force.
- FactC-60 force: Expanded from 60 commandos to 29 teams with 961 personnel.
- FactC-60 operational impact: 363 Maoists killed, 558 arrested, and 861 surrenders secured.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the C-60 commando force, consider the following statements:
- The force currently consists of 60 commandos operating in Gadchiroli.
- The force was founded by a former IPS officer named Krishipal Raghuvanshi.
- The force received its initial training from the Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The force expanded to 29 teams with 961 personnel.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the role of specialized commando forces and community-led initiatives in neutralizing Left Wing Extremism in tribal belts of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational synergy: Integration of specialized commando training with local intelligence networks
- Security-Development nexus: Balancing kinetic operations with long-term socio-economic development in Naxal-affected regions
Keywords: Left Wing Extremism · Internal Security · Counter-insurgency · Greyhounds · Gadchiroli
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