Maharashtra Declares Gadchiroli Naxal-Free, Credits C-60 Commando Force
Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district was declared 'Naxal-free' in 2024, a milestone credited largely to the C-60 commando force founded by former IPS officer KP Raghuvanshi in 1990. The force, initially 60 local tribal youths trained in guerrilla tactics, expanded to 29 teams with 961 personnel, significantly weakening Maoist influence through arrests, surrenders, and operations. Raghuvanshi emphasizes the importance of maintaining C-60 despite the declaration, highlighting its role in combining local knowledge with specialized training to combat Naxalism effectively.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 55/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (54–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 6 Oct, 08:30 pm. Other outlets followed.