Amit Shah to Review Inter-State Coordination in Naxal-Affected States

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review inter-state coordination among Naxal-affected states at a high-level meeting in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Shah will also assess security and development initiatives in Maoist-hit areas. The meeting will include officials from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Recent statistics show a decline in left-wing extremism in affected states.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to review inter-state coordination among Naxal-affected states at a high-level meeting in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday.

In a separate meeting, Shah will assess security and development initiatives in Maoist-impacted areas of Chhattisgarh. Chief secretaries, directors general of police from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, along with top central security officials, are expected to attend.

During his visit, Shah will also visit the Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya Ashram, review the Narcotics Control Bureau's functioning, and attend a Ministry of Cooperation meeting. Statistics indicate a reduction in left-wing extremism incidents and fatalities since the BJP took charge. Various development projects have been initiated in these regions to improve infrastructure and engage local youth.

(With inputs from agencies.)