Question- ‘Operation Prahar’ against Naxalites has been under taken by the Security forces in which of the following states?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Bihar
(d) Chhattisgarh
Ans: (d)
Related facts:-
- On June23, 2017, ‘Operation Prahar’ – the biggest anti-Naxal campaign was launched in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh by the security forces.
- Chhattisgarh Police, CRPF’s Cobra Battalion, District Reserve Guard and Indian Air Force’s Anti Naxal Task Force participated in this operation.
- The operation concluded on 26th June but the security forces continued the siege of Maoists.
- More than 24 Naxalites were killed during the operation.
- Three soldiers also died in the operation and many others were injured.
- It is notable that this was the first time that the security forces managed to reach Tondamarka.
- Tondamarka is considered to be the Naxalites stronghold.
- The campaign was started after the news of the Maoists being hidden in the Chintagufa forests which were considered the capital of Maoists.
- This area belongs to Naxal Leader Madvi Hidma.
Reference:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/chhattisgarh-police-crpf-operation-prahar-naxals-sukma-district/1/986591.html
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/watch-security-forces-take-on-maoists-during-operation-prahar-in-chhattisgarh/story-Uv0ZEdqvoBZhAEcqcI6EJM.html