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2,000 Troops Launch Operation Black Forest 2 Against Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Nearly 2,000 security personnel have launched 'Operation Black Forest 2' against Naxals in the Karreguttalu hills of Chhattisgarh. This major operation follows the success of 'Operation Black Forest 1' in 2025, which was the largest-ever anti-Naxal operation in that region and neutralized 31 Naxals. The previous operation destroyed hundreds of hideouts and recovered a massive arsenal of weapons and explosives. The ongoing campaign is part of a sustained security push with the stated goal of eliminating Naxalism by March 2026.

Key Points: Operation Black Forest 2: Major Anti-Naxal Op in Chhattisgarh

  • 2,000 security personnel deployed
  • Follows 2025 op that neutralized 31 Naxals
  • Aims to eliminate Naxalism by 2026
  • 214 hideouts destroyed in prior phase
  • Huge cache of explosives recovered
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Chhattisgarh: Security forces launch Operation Black Forest 2 against naxals in Karreguttalu hills

Security forces launch 'Operation Black Forest 2' with 2,000 personnel against Naxals in Karreguttalu hills, building on last year's major success.

"to break the backbone of the Naxals - Security Forces"

Chhattisgarh, February 18

Nearly 2,000 security forces have launched 'Operation Black Forest 2' on Karreguttalu hills against Naxals in Chhattisgarh.

The security forces are currently engaged in the anti-Naxal operation that began late on Tuesday night.

Operation Black Forest 1, launched last year, was the biggest ever anti-Naxal operation conducted on the Karreguttalu hills.

The security forces began 'Operation Black Forest', to break the backbone of the Naxals near Karreguttalu Hill (KGH) at the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border in May 2025. The operation aimed to achieve the goal of eliminating Naxalism by March 26, 2026.

The 21-day-long operation carried out by the joint forces of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and state police between April 21 and May 11, 2025, neutralised 31 Naxals carrying a bounty of Rs 1.72 crore.

Ghalgam FOB (Forward Operating Base), established in 2022 near Karreguttalu Hill (KGH), played a key role in the success of Operation Black Forest, providing a strategic advantage to disrupt Naxal's operation.

A total of 214 Naxal hideouts and bunkers had been destroyed in the operation, and a total of 450 IEDs, 818 BGL shells, 899 bundles of Codex, detonators and a huge amount of explosive material have been recovered during the searches.

In addition, nearly 12,000 kilograms of food supplies had also been recovered.

Earlier this month, three naxal cadres were killed during an anti-Naxal operation in the deep forests of Abujhmaad in the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border.

One C60 jawan, who was airlifted from the Abujhmad forest, also succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, according to a statement by Gadchiroli Police.

Security forces retrieved two Naxal bodies this morning, bringing the total number of Naxals killed in the encounter to three. Authorities also recovered one AK-47 rifle and one SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) from the site.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the operation is necessary, my heart goes out to the C60 jawan who lost his life. These men put everything on the line. We must ensure their families are taken care of. Jai Hind.
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Vikram M
The scale is massive - 2000 personnel! The Ghalgam FOB seems to be a game-changer. Strategic planning is key in these dense forests. Hope they achieve the 2026 goal of eliminating this menace for good.
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Rohit P
12,000 kg of food supplies recovered? That's a huge logistics network they've disrupted. This cuts off their sustenance. A very smart move along with the military action.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows security issues, the coordination between CRPF and state police is impressive. However, I hope there's also a parallel focus on development and winning the hearts of the local tribal population. That's the long-term solution.
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Nikhil C
The border areas between states have always been a challenge. Good to see a coordinated effort. May our forces return safely. 🙏

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