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  • May 28, 2024
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ACTIVISTS DEMAND JUDICIAL PROBE INTO BASTAR ANTI-NAXAL ENCOUNTERS

Why in the news?

  • Tribal rights activists from Chhattisgarh gathered in Raipur to demand a judicial inquiry into recent anti-Naxal operations in Bastar.
  • They specifically cited an encounter in Bijapur’s Pidiya village where 12 tribes were allegedly killed by security forces.

About Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan:

  • Chhattisgarh convention: Tribals, farmers, and organizations gather in Raipur.
  • Focus :on Bhoomi Adhikar Andolan and Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan.
  • Highlighting efforts to protect Jal-Jungle-Zameen and natural resources.
  • Aim to safeguard democracy
  • Hasdeo Aranya forests in Chhattisgarh: Rich biodiversity and home to indigenous Adivasi communities.
  • Coal mining projects lead to deforestation and displacement.
  • Indigenous activists allege threats from police and local administration.
  • State government accused of repression to suppress protests.
  • Nationwide outcry against Hasdeo forest deforestation.
source:researchgate
About Hasdeo Arand Forest:

  • Hasdeo Arand: Vast forest in northern Chhattisgarh known for biodiversity and coal reserves.
  • Spans Korba, Sujapur, and Surguja districts, home to tribal communities.
  • Hasdeo River, a Mahanadi tributary, flows through.
  • Largest unbroken forest in Central India with pristine Sal and teak.
  • Noted elephant migration route.

What is Naxalism?

  • Naxalism originated from the 1967 Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal.
  • Stemmed from a split in the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
  • Spread to rural southern and eastern India, with Maoist ideology.
  • Naxal, Naxalite, and Naksalvadi are terms for militant Communist groups.
  • Designated as terrorist organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/chhattisgarh-naxal-attack-and-maoism-in-india/