Where are Naxals in Gadchiroli?

Naxalism is highly prevalent in Gadchiroli district and subsequently has been highlighted as part of the Red Corridor, used to describe areas in India that are plagued by Naxalites. They took the shelter in the dense forest & hills of this district. Total population of the district is 10,72,942.

Are there Naxalites in Maharashtra?

In 2004, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had reported that Naxals have increased their presence to over 15% in Maharashtra. From 2004 to 2021, the Naxals have now been reduced to just four platoons (one platoon consists of 25-30 Naxals) out of which only one is believed to be active and the others are dormant.

Where is Naxal in Maharashtra?

Gadchiroli has become the Red bastion in Maharashtra, whereas Chandrapur, Gondiya, Yavatmal, Bhandara and Nanded districts are declared “Naxal prone areas”. All these districts are situated adjoining to the Naxal-infested regions of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Are there Naxalites in Jharkhand?

The Naxalite group mainly consists of the armed cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist). These areas span parts of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal.

Who killed Milind Teltumbde?

Milind Baburao Teltumbde was among the 26 rebels killed in an encounter with Maharashtra Police in Gadchiroli.

What is red corridor India?

What is the Red Corridor in India? The zone comprising the central, southern, and eastern parts of India covering around 11 states with the major concentration in Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand is regarded as the Red Corridor. It is popular in news for Maoist insurgency.

What do Naxals want in India?

The Naxalites have frequently targeted tribal, police and government workers in what they say is a fight for improved land rights and more jobs for neglected agricultural labourers and the poor. Naxalite active zones in 2018, better known as the Red Corridor.

Is Ranchi a Naxal area?

Hazaribagh, Koderma, Latehar, Lohardagga, Palamu, Ranchi, Simdega, Saraikela-Kharaswan, West Singhbhum, Khunti, Ramgarh, Dumka, Deoghar and Pakur.