State PCS - Jharkhand (JKPSC)

• 14 Apr 2025

Final Phase of Anti-Naxal Operations in Jharkhand

Why in News? 

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has stated that the battle against Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in the state is now in its last phase, indicating significant progress in counter-insurgency operations.  

• His remarks came after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in West Singhbhum, which claimed the life of a Jharkhand Jaguar jawan, Sunil Dhan. 

 Note: Jharkhand Jaguar was established in 2008 to eliminate LWE in the state. 

Key Points 

• Some of the Government Initiatives to Control Naxalism: 
  • Special Central Assistance (SCA): 
    • This Scheme was approved in 2017 and is being implemented as a sub-scheme of the umbrella scheme ‘Modernization of Police Forces’.  
    • The main objective of the Scheme is to fill the critical gaps in Public Infrastructure and Services in most LWE-affected districts. 
  • Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme: 
    • The central government reimburses costs related to security operations, training, ex-gratia payments, and rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites in affected districts like Latehar and West Singhbhum. 
  • Construction of Fortified Police Stations: 
    • As part of strengthening local law enforcement, several fortified police stations have been constructed in sensitive districts of Jharkhand under the Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS). 
• State-wise Details of LWE Perpetrated Violence (number of deaths recorded) (Last 3 Years): 

 

Improvised Explosive Device 

• An improvised explosive device (IED) is a homemade bomb designed to destroy or incapacitate targets, commonly used by criminals, terrorists, and insurgents in various forms.  
• IEDs can be delivered through multiple means, including vehicles, placement by individuals, or roadside concealment, and gained prominence during the Iraq War that began in 2003.