No district affected by Naxalism anymore: Ministry of home affairs

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This is a steep fall from 486 incidents recorded in 2023, which had resulted in the deaths of 107 civilians and 32 security force personnel.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe 2026 data till July 21, lists 'zero' incidents and deaths in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal and Kerala.Chhattisgarh recorded 18 incidents and seven deaths and Jharkhand, 13 incidents and three deaths.

While the number of Naxal-affected districts is currently nil, 37 districts are classified as 'legacy and thrust' districts.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.

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