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Sundarraj Pattilingam is an Indian Police Service officer currently serving as the Inspector General (IG) of Bastar Range in Chhattisgarh. He is known for his leadership in operations against Maoist insurgents in the region.
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Sundarraj discusses how Naxalism is coming to an end in Chhattisgarh. He explains how the efforts of security forces and the administration are helping bring Maoists into the mainstream.
He also shares some shocking tactics used by Maoists to target security forces and reveals the changing face of Bastar. He encourages people to visit the region, which is blessed with stunning scenic beauty, forests, waterfalls, wildlife, ancient temples, and vibrant tribal dances and music.
00:00 – Introduction
01:48 – Bastar as a Maoist bastion
06:45 – Ideology of the Maoists
10:45 – Posting in Bastar
19:09 – Local recruitment in Bastar
21:22 – Development in Bastar
26:47 – Sacrifices made by jawans
32:54 – 'Operation Kagar'
35:39 – Naxal influence on villagers
43:15 – Minors recruited by Naxals
46:53 – Humanitarian handling of Naxal bodies
52:37 – Tech use in Naxal-affected zones
By Asian News International (ANI)4.7
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Sundarraj Pattilingam is an Indian Police Service officer currently serving as the Inspector General (IG) of Bastar Range in Chhattisgarh. He is known for his leadership in operations against Maoist insurgents in the region.
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Sundarraj discusses how Naxalism is coming to an end in Chhattisgarh. He explains how the efforts of security forces and the administration are helping bring Maoists into the mainstream.
He also shares some shocking tactics used by Maoists to target security forces and reveals the changing face of Bastar. He encourages people to visit the region, which is blessed with stunning scenic beauty, forests, waterfalls, wildlife, ancient temples, and vibrant tribal dances and music.
00:00 – Introduction
01:48 – Bastar as a Maoist bastion
06:45 – Ideology of the Maoists
10:45 – Posting in Bastar
19:09 – Local recruitment in Bastar
21:22 – Development in Bastar
26:47 – Sacrifices made by jawans
32:54 – 'Operation Kagar'
35:39 – Naxal influence on villagers
43:15 – Minors recruited by Naxals
46:53 – Humanitarian handling of Naxal bodies
52:37 – Tech use in Naxal-affected zones

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