Guwahati, February 19 Asserting that Naxalism is nearing its end, CRPF Director General GP Singh stated on Thursday that the menace will be eliminated from the country by March, as announced by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Addressing the CRPF's parade in Guwahati, he said that decisive steps have been taken by the CRPF in joint operations with other security agencies against Naxalites last year.
"Naxalism is nearing its end. It will be eradicated by March 2026, as announced by our Union Home Minister," he said.
Singh also praised the work of CRPF personnel in Manipur.
"Our force has been able to gain the trust of the people in the region as a neutral agency," he said.
The DG's parade was held ahead of the CRPF Anniversary Parade, which will be attended by Shah on Saturday.
