New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said India's decades-long fight against Naxalism reached a significant milestone on March 31, 2026, when the country attained freedom from the insurgency.

He paid tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation, saying that their sacrifices had laid the foundation for India's progress and its respected position on the global stage.

Addressing the National Police Commemoration Day parade here, Shah said Naxalism had plagued several districts since 1981, claiming the lives of security personnel and civilians, with Chhattisgarh bearing the highest number of casualties among security forces.

"The year 2026 stands as a highly significant mil...