383 Naxal attacks and 134 civilian killings in Gadchiroli over 10 years

Gadchiroli is among India’s six worst Naxal-affected districts
Naxal attacks and killings reduced by 67% in the last four years

Mumbai, 16 August (News) – Gadchiroli in Maharashtra is one of the most Naxal-affected districts in India. From 2015 to April 2025, Naxals carried out 383 attacks in the district, killing 134 civilians. During this period, 187 Naxals were also killed in Police operations, according to information received by Sanatan Prabhat correspondent Pritam Nachankar under the Right to Information Act. Statistics from 2021 onwards show at least a 67% drop in both Naxal attacks and civilian killings.

🛑RTI data obtained by Sanatan Prabhat from the Home Department reveals that over the last decade, there were 383 Naxalite attacks, which claimed the lives of 134 civilians and led to 187 Naxalite deaths in police operations.

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In 10 years: 383 Naxal attacks, 134 civilians killed

Year	Naxal attacks	Civilian killings
2015	51	20
2016	72	24
2017	65	16
2018	66	19
2019	58	33
2020	26	8
2021-25	45	24
Total	383	134

Poor response to ‘Surrender Scheme’

Only 7 Naxals surrendered under the State’s rehabilitation scheme in 10 years. The Government offered them employment support, children’s education, and other assistance.

Four Maharashtra districts freed from Naxalism, two still affected

In June 2025, the Government declared Chandrapur, Bhandara, Nanded, and Yavatmal districts free of Naxalism. However, Gondia and Gadchiroli remain affected. In Gondia, talukas such as Tirora, Goregaon, Sadak Arjuni, Salekasa, Deori, and Arjuni-Mor have Naxal presence, while Gadchiroli district is entirely affected. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a target of making India Naxal-free by March 2026, requiring decisive action in Gondia and Gadchiroli.