**Title:** DRG Neutralizes 27 Maoists, Including Top Leader Basavaraju
**Meta Description:** In a significant operation, the District Reserve Guard neutralized 27 Maoists, including CPI (Maoist) leader Basavaraju, marking a major victory against Naxalism.
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**Headline:** District Reserve Guard Achieves Major Victory by Neutralizing 27 Maoists, Including Leader Basavaraju
In a remarkable operation on Wednesday, the District Reserve Guard (DRG) successfully neutralized 27 Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, including Basavaraju, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and a key figure in the Naxal movement. This operation, known as Operation Black Forest, took place in the dense forests of Abhujmad, strategically located at the tri-junction of Narayanpur, Bijapur, and Dantewada districts.
The DRG team, which included personnel from Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur, and Kondagaon, acted on intelligence regarding the presence of senior Maoist leaders, including members of the central committee and politburo, as well as Maad division cadres and members of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). The successful operation has resulted in a combined bounty of Rs 13.5 crore on the neutralized leaders.
Following the operation, the brave jawans were honored with a tilak ceremony and a grand civic reception in Narayanpur, where local residents celebrated their courage despite heavy rainfall. Videos of the DRG personnel dancing to traditional Bastariya songs circulated online, showcasing the community’s appreciation for their efforts.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the security forces for this significant breakthrough, noting that it marks the first time in three decades that a leader of general secretary rank has been eliminated in the ongoing battle against Naxalism in India. He described the operation as a landmark achievement, emphasizing the importance of this victory in the fight against Maoist insurgency.
In addition to the neutralization of the 27 Maoists, Shah reported that a total of 54 Naxalites have been arrested, and 84 others have surrendered across Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Maharashtra, further indicating the effectiveness of the ongoing operations against Naxalism.
As the situation continues to evolve, the success of Operation Black Forest highlights the commitment of security forces to combat insurgency and restore peace in affected regions.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What was Operation Black Forest?**
A: Operation Black Forest was a significant operation conducted by the District Reserve Guard in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the neutralization of 27 Maoists, including the top leader Basavaraju, marking a major victory against the Naxal movement.