While there has been a decline in naxal activities in the country, the Maoists have also reduced the area. According to a report of the Home Ministry, out of 126 districts of the Naxal-affected country, the government declared 44 districts as a Naxal-free area. Now there are only 82 districts which are affected by the Naxalites in the country. According to the report of the Home Ministry, new 8 districts have been included in Naxal affected area. The number of Naxal affected districts has gone down from 35 to 30.
Published On : 16 Apr 2018