During a joint press conference with the Chhattisgarh police, CRPF Director General Khyandev Pratap Singh revealed a remarkable decline in the number of Naxal-affected districts in India, dropping from 126 to just 18. This development marks a significant milestone in India's ongoing efforts to eradicate left-wing extremism in conflict zones. He emphasized the commitment to fulfill the resolution made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026. So far, 31 bodies of Naxalites have been recovered from an area spanning 1,200 square kilometers, with reports indicating that a large number of Naxalites have been neutralized.

Khyandev Pratap Singh stated that out of the 31 Naxalites neutralized, 28 have been identified. The operation, dubbed Operation Black Forest, involved teams from the Cobra unit, CRPF, and Chhattisgarh police. This operation has achieved the largest recovery ever recorded in any previous missions, marking a significant accomplishment for the forces. The CRPF chief also provided insights into the largest anti-Naxal campaign conducted in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

During this campaign, over 150 underground bunkers used by Naxalite rebels were discovered and destroyed. Singh emphasized that the operation extends beyond military engagements, targeting the financial networks that support extremism. He stated, "A multi-faceted strategy is being implemented, focusing on both armed cadres and their funding sources." This initiative is part of a broader and decisive strategy led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Officials describe it as one of the most extensive and coordinated efforts to eradicate left-wing extremism in the country.