Bhubaneswar: As many as 123 Maoists were killed in encounters in last 10 years, informed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the state Legislative Assembly on Monday.
CM Majhi’s statement came in response to a query raised by BJP legislator Prasanta Kumar Jagadev.
In a written reply, the Chief Minister stated that 123 Maoists were killed in encounters while 11 security personnel lost their lives during clashes with the Maoists.
Additionally, 336 Maoists surrendered in the state from January 1, 2014 to November 15, 2024.
CM Majhi also mentioned that the state aims to be free of Maoist influence by 2026. To achieve this, anti-Maoist operations in Naxal-affected areas have been intensified. These operations are being coordinated with Central Security Forces (CSF), State Police and police from neighbouring Naxal-affected states.
The coordination between the State Intelligence Wing (SIW), the Central Intelligence Bureau (CIB), and intelligence agencies of neighbouring states has been improved. The activities of the Maoists are being closely monitored and operations are being strengthened based on intelligence reports.
To further support the police in combating Naxal activities, the state government has established three new Odisha Special Striking Force (OSSF) posts for retired army personnel and the recruitment process for these positions is underway, informed the Chief Minister.
CM also pointed out that efforts are being made to fill vacant positions in the State Police Department. Senior administrative and police officers are closely monitoring the situation and all necessary actions are being taken.
