22 Naxalites arrested in Bijapur, 33 surrender in Sukma; Badesetti becomes first Naxal-free panchayat
Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated security forces on 18 April 2025 after CoBRA commandos and Chhattisgarh Police arrested 22 Naxalites in Bijapur and 33 surrendered in Sukma, making Badesetti the first Naxal-free panchayat.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated security forces and Chhattisgarh Police on 18 April 2025 after CoBRA commandos and the state police arrested 22 Naxalites with modern weapons and explosives in various operations in Bijapur district. In Sukma district, 33 Naxalites surrendered; 11 of them surrendered in Badesetti Panchayat, making it the first Naxal-free panchayat ('Ilvad Panchayat'). Shah reiterated the goal of freeing the country of Naxalism before 31 March 2026.
Key facts
- Arrests
- 22 Naxalites, Bijapur (CoBRA + Chhattisgarh Police)
- Surrenders
- 33 in Sukma
- Milestone
- Badesetti Panchayat (Sukma): first Naxal-free panchayat after 11 surrenders
- Target
- Naxalism-free India before 31 March 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which panchayat in Sukma district became the first Naxal-free panchayat after 11 Naxalites surrendered there, as announced on 18 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Badesetti
Badesetti: 11 Naxalites surrendered in Badesetti Panchayat, making it the first Naxal-free panchayat.
Consider the following about the anti-Naxal developments in Chhattisgarh announced on 18 April 2025: 1. CoBRA commandos and Chhattisgarh Police arrested 22 Naxalites in Bijapur district. 2. 33 Naxalites surrendered in Sukma district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the MHA release.