47 per cent decline in Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh: Govt
New Delhi(PTI): Chhattisgarh has seen a reduction of 47 per cent in incidents of Naxal violence and a decline of 64 per cent in deaths of civilians and security personnel resulting from such violence during 2024 as compared to 2010, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
In response to a question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the state recorded 267 cases of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) violence in 2024 as compared against 499 reported in 2010.
He said the deaths of civilians and security forces has also declined by 64 per cent as compared to 2010 when 343 such deaths were reported as against 122 reported in 2024.
Rai said the state has received over 43 per cent of the Rs 1925.83 crore released to all LWE-affected states under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme during the last five years.
The SRE scheme provides funds to LWE-affected states for capacity building through provisions of ex-gratia to the families of civilians and security forces killed in LWE violence, training and operational needs of security forces, rehabilitation of surrendered Naxal cadres, community policing and compensation to security personnel and civilians for the damage of properties in Naxal violence, he said.
"Under this scheme Rs 1925.83 crore have been released to all LWE-affected states during the last five years (from 2019-20 till date). This includes Rs 829.80 crore for Chhattisgarh," the minister said.
The state has also received 21.6 per cent of the total Rs 394.31 crore released to all LWE-affected states under the Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) during the last five years, he said.
The scheme aims to strengthen special forces, special intelligence branches (SIBs) and district police.
"This includes Rs 85.42 crore for Chhattisgarh. Seven hundred two fortified police stations (FPSs), including 147 for Chhattisgarh, have been sanctioned for LWE-affected states. Of these, 612 FPSs, including 125 in Chhattisgarh, have been constructed," he said.
He said that to give further impetus for development in most LWE-affected districts, funds are provided to the states under Special Central Assistance (SCA) Scheme to fill critical gaps in public infrastructure and services.
"Under this scheme, Rs 2384.17 crore have been released to all LWE-affected states during last five years (from 2019-20 till date). This includes Rs 773.62 crore for Chhattisgarh," he said.
Rai said Rs 654.84 crore have been given to central agencies during the last five years (from 2019-20 till date) for helicopters and addressing critical infrastructure in security camps in LWE-affected areas, under assistance to central agencies for LWE Management (ACALWEM) Scheme.
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Murder case accused dies in police custody due to 'illness'
Bengaluru (PTI): A 45-year-old murder case accused allegedly died due to illness while in police custody, police said on Thursday.
The deceased was arrested by the Mahalakshmi Layout police on April 28 in connection with a conspiracy to rob money and gold ornaments from a woman living alone by causing a fatal accident.
“In this case, one accused was arrested and produced before the court for further investigation, and police custody was obtained. On May 2, at around 2:00 a.m., the accused complained of stomach pain. He was immediately admitted as an inpatient atVictoria Hospital.
On May 5, at around 9:20 a.m., the doctors at Victoria Hospital informed that the accused had died after failing to respond to treatment,” police said in a release.
The accused had a history of long-term illness, it said. “While he was in police custody, he became unwell due to stomach pain and was admitted to Victoria Hospital for treatment. He died after failing to respond to treatment.”
According to police, against this person, three cases were registered at Seshadripuram Police Station, one at Mahalakshmi Layout Police Station, one at High Grounds Police Station, and one at Rajagopal Nagar Police Station.
Earlier, a rowdy sheet had been opened against him at Seshadripuram Police Station.
