Mission Sankalp

Source: IE

Context: Mission Sankalp, a massive anti-Naxal operation along the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border, entered its third week, with confirmed Maoist casualties and strategic gains.

About Mission Sankalp:

• Launched by: Security forces under the joint command of Chhattisgarh Police, Telangana Police, CRPF, and CoBRA.

• Area of Operation: Karregutta hills, Bijapur district (Chhattisgarh) – Mulugu district (Telangana) border.

• Objective: Flush out top Maoist leaders, especially Battalion 1 of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (armed wing of CPI-Maoist). Dismantle fortified Maoist hideouts and destroy logistics bases and bunkers.

• Flush out top Maoist leaders, especially Battalion 1 of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (armed wing of CPI-Maoist).

• Dismantle fortified Maoist hideouts and destroy logistics bases and bunkers.

• Key Features:

• Troop Mobilisation: 24,000+ personnel from DRG, STF, Bastar Fighters, CRPF, CoBRA, and Indian Air Force. Precision Strikes: Use of air surveillance and intelligence-led operations in tough terrains. Recoveries: Over 1,000 kg of explosives, ration stockpiles, detonators, medical kits, and electronic equipment from hideouts.

• Troop Mobilisation: 24,000+ personnel from DRG, STF, Bastar Fighters, CRPF, CoBRA, and Indian Air Force.

• Precision Strikes: Use of air surveillance and intelligence-led operations in tough terrains.

• Recoveries: Over 1,000 kg of explosives, ration stockpiles, detonators, medical kits, and electronic equipment from hideouts.

• Strategic Significance:

• Largest Inter-State Operation: Reflects unprecedented joint coordination between central and state forces. Decapitates Leadership: Aims to paralyse the Maoist chain of command in core forest zones. Boosts Civil Governance: Paves way for infrastructure and welfare delivery in Maoist-hit tribal belts. National Security Impact: Aligns with Centre’s zero-tolerance policy on Left Wing Extremism. Morale Boost: Signals state dominance in previously no-go areas; crucial in restoring civilian confidence.

• Largest Inter-State Operation: Reflects unprecedented joint coordination between central and state forces.

• Decapitates Leadership: Aims to paralyse the Maoist chain of command in core forest zones.

• Boosts Civil Governance: Paves way for infrastructure and welfare delivery in Maoist-hit tribal belts.

• National Security Impact: Aligns with Centre’s zero-tolerance policy on Left Wing Extremism.

• Morale Boost: Signals state dominance in previously no-go areas; crucial in restoring civilian confidence.