Raipur, Chhattisgarh – Indian security forces have intensified operations against Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh under “Operation Zero or Kagar,” resulting in over 201 deaths of Maoists this year alone, including a key leader. Activists express concern that many casualties are innocent Adivasis, urging the government to cease hostilities and negotiate. The armed rebellion, rooted in a 1967 uprising, has led to over 11,000 deaths since 2000, as the BJP government adopts a more aggressive stance compared to its predecessor.
