EP-289 | The Shocking Truth About Naxalism in Chhattisgarh | IPS Sundarraj Pattilingam Reveals All

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. #anipodcastwithsmitaprakash #naxalism #chhattisgarh #podcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Coming Up 01:41 – Introduction 03:29 – Bastar as a Maoist bastion 08:26 – Ideology of the Maoists 12:26 – Posting in Bastar 20:50 – Local recruitment in Bastar 23:03 – Development in Bastar 28:28 – Sacrifices made by jawans 34:35 – 'Operation Kagar' 37:20 – Naxal influence on villagers 44:56 – Minors recruited by Naxals 48:34 – Humanitarian handling of Naxal bodies 54:18 – Tech use in Naxal-affected zones Join ANI's YouTube membership to get access to perks:    / @aninewsindia   Subscribe now and press the bell icon 🔔 to get new video updates: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi -------------------------------------- ANI is South Asia's leading Multimedia News Agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, Internet, broadband, newspapers, and mobiles. Subscribe now! Enjoy and stay connected with us!! ☛ Subscribe to ANI News YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi ☛ Visit our Official website: https://www.aninews.in/ ☛ Follow ANI:   / ani   ☛ Like us:   / aninews.in   ☛ Email to: [email protected], [email protected] ☛ Copyrights © All Rights Reserved ANI Media Pvt Ltd.