Operation Kagar

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Telangana Chief Minister recently said there should be a national-level debate on Operation Kagar.

About Operation Kagar

• It is a large-scale counterinsurgency initiative launched by the Indian government in 2024, aimed at dismantling the Maoist (Naxalite) insurgency, particularly in the “Red Corridor” spanning Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and neighbouring states.
• Under this operation, around 1 lakh paramilitary troops, including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), its elite CoBRA units, District Reserve Guards (DRG), and state police, have been deployed in the left-wing terrorism-affected areas. 
• These security personnel are equipped with modern technology like drones for information gathering, AI for intelligence gathering, and satellite imagery, among others.
• The primary goal of Operation Kagar is to eradicate Maoist influence by March 2026.
• Operation Kagar, which roughly means ‘Final Mission’, follows a four-part plan:
  • Establishing forward operating bases deep in Maoist territory.
  • Building hundreds of fortified police stationsin reclaimed areas.
  • Gathering intelligence through high-tech monitoring.
  • Pushing a “generous surrender policy” that has seen thousands of Naxalites lay down arms in the past decade.

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What do Naxals want in India?

• Naxals, also called Maoists, want to change the way India is run. 
• They believe the government is unfair, especially to poor people, tribal communities, and farmers. 
• They think rich people and big companies control too much land and resources, while poor people suffer.
• The Naxals want a revolution — they want to take land and power away from the rich and give it to the poor. 
• They believe in armed struggle to bring this change because they think peaceful ways like voting do not work for poor people.
• Their final goal is to create a classless society where everyone is treated equally, based on communist ideas.

Source: NOA