29 MAOISTS KILLED BY SECURITY FORCES IN CHHATTISGARH'S KANKER DISTRICT.

Why in the news?

29 Maoists shot dead by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district; intensified anti-Naxal campaign reflects BJP government’s efforts.

About the Security Operation in Kanker:

Incident Overview: At least 29 Maoists were killed in a security operation conducted by the BSF and district forces in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
Casualties and Details: Three senior cadres of the CPI (Maoist) are believed to be among the deceased. Three security personnel were injured but are out of danger.
Operation Details: The operation, based on a tip-off about the presence of senior Maoist members, took place in a forested area under the Chhottebetiya police station. A significant cache of weapons was recovered.

source:IE

What is Maoism?

Maoism: Form of communism by Mao Tse Tung
Goal: Capture State power via armed insurgency, mass mobilisation, strategic alliances
Tactics: Propaganda, disinformation, ‘Protracted People’s War’
Central Theme: Use of violence, armed insurrection to seize power
Non-negotiable: Bearing arms, glorifies violence
Trained in extreme violence, terror tactics.

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