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Tadmetla Memorial Honors 76 CRPF Martyrs of 2010 Naxal Attack

A memorial was inaugurated in Tadmetla, Sukma, to honor the 76 CRPF personnel killed in a 2010 Naxal attack. Officials announced a Rs 4 crore road project and over 50 houses under the PM Awas Scheme for the village. Bastar IG P. Sundarraj highlighted that over 1,500 security personnel and 2,100 villagers have died in the region's conflict over decades. The ceremony followed the recent declaration that Sukma district is now completely free of Maoist influence after two female Naxalites surrendered.

Key Points: Tadmetla Memorial for 76 CRPF Martyrs Inaugurated in Sukma

  • Memorial honors 76 CRPF martyrs
  • Rs 4 crore road project approved
  • Over 50 PM housing units under construction
  • Sukma declared free of Maoist influence
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Tadmetla memorial inaugurated to honour 76 CRPF martyrs of 2010 Naxal Attack

A memorial for 76 CRPF personnel killed in the 2010 Tadmetla Naxal attack was inaugurated in Sukma, alongside announcements of new development projects.

"Approval has been granted for a road project worth Rs 4 crore at the site where 76 soldiers were martyred. - Amit Kumar"

Sukma, April 7

A memorial was inaugurated at Tadmetla in Sukma district on Monday to honour the 76 Central Reserve Police Force personnel who lost their lives in the 2010 Tadmetla Naxal attack. The ceremony was attended by CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Chhattisgarh Police ADG Vivekananda Sinha, Bastar Inspector General P. Sundarraj, Sukma District Collector Amit Kumar, and other senior officials.

District Collector Amit Kumar outlined development projects planned for Tadmetla to improve local infrastructure while paying tribute to the martyrs. He said, "Approval has been granted for a road project worth Rs 4 crore at the site where 76 soldiers were martyred. Work on this road is set to commence within one month."

He also updated on housing and civic facilities under construction, stating, "A review was also conducted regarding the approved Pradhan Mantri Awas Scheme units in Tadmetla village. Currently, more than 50 such houses are under construction, along with the primary school and Panchayat Bhawan."

The Collector emphasized that these initiatives aim to provide lasting infrastructure and support for the local population, honoring the sacrifices of the security personnel.

Bastar IG P. Sundarraj paid tribute to all those who have lost their lives in the region while protecting civilians and maintaining peace. He said, "For the sake of peace, security, and development in the Bastar region, the local populace, along with deployed security forces, local police, the CRPF, and other central security forces, made the supreme sacrifice."

Highlighting the long-term toll of the conflict, he added, "Speaking specifically of Bastar-Sukma, over the past 30 to 40 years, more than 1,500 personnel from both local and central security forces have laid down their lives in the interest of the region and its people. Furthermore, over 2,100 innocent villagers have lost their lives in Naxal-related incidents."

Concluding his tribute, Sundarraj said, "Today, we pay homage to all these martyrs and honour their supreme sacrifice."

On March 31, Sukma district was declared completely free of Maoist influence following the surrender and rehabilitation of two female Naxalites, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sukma Kiran G Chavan said.

SP Chavan said the two women were members of Company Number 8 of the Naxalite organisation and had a combined bounty of Rs 16 lakhs on their heads.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "Today, March 31, 2026, in the Sukma district, two female Naxalites have surrendered and undergone rehabilitation. They were members of Company Number 8 of the Naxalite organisation. A bounty of Rs 16 lakhs had been placed on their heads..."

He further said that weapons and cash were recovered during the process. "6 automatic weapons, including one INSAS LMG, two AK-47s, and three other firearms, along with roughly Rs 10 lakh in cash, were recovered from them..."

He noted that," Following this surrender, the Sukma district has been declared completely free of Maoist influence."

- ANI

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Sarah B
The statistics shared by the IG are heartbreaking. Over 1500 security personnel and 2100 villagers... that's a staggering human cost. The memorial is important, but the focus must remain on sustainable development and rehabilitation to prevent future loss.
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Vikram M
Salute to the martyrs. The news that Sukma is now free of Maoist influence is the real victory. Hope the road, houses, and school are built on time and with quality. Often these announcements get delayed. The administration must be held accountable for these promises.
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Priya S
My heart goes out to the families. While the memorial is a gesture of respect, I hope there is also robust and continuous support for the martyrs' families—pensions, education for children, and employment opportunities. That is our true duty as a nation.
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Rohit P
Good step. But we must also think critically. The 2010 attack was a massive intelligence and operational failure. Remembering the sacrifice also means learning from past mistakes to better protect our forces today. Jai Jawan.
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Kiran H
The surrender of the two women with such a high bounty and recovery of weapons/cash is a significant achievement. Development and security must go hand-in-hand. Building roads and schools will finally connect Tadmetla to the mainstream. A fitting tribute indeed.

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