CRPF reports zero personnel deaths in 2026 as Naxal-affected districts fall to zero
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Internal Security: A case study on the success of the security-development nexus in curbing Left-Wing Extremism.
Why in news
The CRPF reported zero personnel deaths in 2026, coinciding with the government's declaration of zero Naxal-affected districts in India.
Background
The number of Naxal-affected districts fell from 182 in 2013 to zero in 2026. Between 1987 and 2026, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) accounted for 719 CRPF deaths, the highest single cause of fatalities.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCRPF deaths peaked at 143 in 2010.
- BodyCRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) is the primary force involved in counter-insurgency operations.
Prelims practice question
What was the peak number of CRPF deaths recorded in 2010?
- (a)143
- (b)182
- (c)2026
- (d)719
Show answer
Answer: (a) 143 — The note states that CRPF deaths peaked at 143 in 2010.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to the significant decline in Left-Wing Extremism in India's 'Red Corridor' over the last decade.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Security-Development Nexus: Synergy between infrastructure expansion and internal security operations in tribal belts
- Intelligence-led Policing: Shift from large-scale kinetic operations to targeted intelligence-based interventions
- Socio-economic Integration: Impact of government schemes on reducing grievances in Maoist-affected regions
Keywords: Left-Wing Extremism · Red Corridor · Internal Security · Counter-insurgency · Security-Development Nexus
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