Nearly 2,000 security personnel launch anti-Maoist operation along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border
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Why in news
The CRPF launched 'Operation KGH-2' on February 17, 2026, to track down senior Maoist commanders and eradicate Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border.
Background
The operation involves nearly 2,000 security personnel and targets four key leaders: Ganapati, Devuji, Malla Raja Reddy, and Misir Besra. The CRPF has established forward operating bases to disrupt Maoist supply chains and is leading the implementation of government schemes in these regions.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOperation KGH-2 involves nearly 2,000 security personnel.
- PlaceThe operation is conducted along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border.
- BodyCRPF is the lead force for the operation and scheme implementation in Maoist-affected areas.
- FactThe operation aims to reduce the number of Maoist politburo and central committee members from 20 to four by March 2026.
For Mains
Q. Examine the multi-pronged strategy of using both security operations and developmental schemes to combat Left-Wing Extremism in India's tribal heartlands.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical disruption: Establishing forward operating bases to sever Maoist supply chains and communication networks
- Developmental integration: CRPF-led implementation of government schemes to address underlying socio-economic grievances
- Leadership decapitation: Targeting high-ranking politburo and central committee members to weaken organizational hierarchy
Keywords: Left-Wing Extremism · Internal Security · Forward Operating Bases · Developmental Intervention · Counter-insurgency
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