Naxal problem in Jharkhand in last stage, says DGP Ajay Kumar Singh

A total of 31 Naxalites including regional committee members, zonal, sub zonal and area commanders were gunned down in last three years

The Naxal problem in Jharkhand is in its last stage as the security forces have launched a coordinated assault to wipe out the menace, Director General of Police, Ajay Kumar Singh said on February 26, 2023.

The 'Naxal hotbed and training Centre' in Jharkhand — Budha Pahad — on the border with Chhattisgarh was recently captured by security forces after over three decades of Naxal dominion.

Mr. Singh, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer was appointed as the new Director General of Police of Jharkhand earlier this month.

"The Naxal problem in Jharkhand is in its last stage. Whatever remains it needs to be tackled. We have enough manpower and expertise to do it and we will be able to reduce it further", Mr. Singh told PTI in an interview.

A total of 31 Naxalites including regional committee members, zonal, sub zonal and area commanders were gunned down in last three years while 1,319 were arrested including polit bureau and central committee members.

As many as 44 new forward operating bases were set up in core areas impacted by Naxalism.

Singh said not only Naxal problem but his priority would be to improve the overall law and order situation and reduction of crime in the state by taking stern action against organised crime.