Operation Kagar

03-05-2025

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

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.

Q1. What is the primary objective of Operation Kagar?

Ans. Eliminate Maoist insurgency from affected regions

Q2. In which year was Operation Kagar launched?

Ans. 2024

Q3. What is the deadline set for the eradication of Maoist influence under Operation Kagar?

Ans. March 2026

Source: NOA