Bijapur, Aug. 14 -- For the first time since Independence, the Tricolour was hoisted at Karreguttalu Hills in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, which was once considered a Naxal stronghold, following the eradication of Maoism from the area.

Karreguttalu Hills, which literally means the Black Hills, were once synonymous with Naxalism before the security forces launched Operation Black Forest in 2025, in line with the aim of a Naxal-free India.

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday said the hoisting of the Tricolour at Karreguttalu Hills was a significant moment and showed that there was no longer an atmosphere of fear in Bastar.

"Ask about its significance from anyone in Chhattisgarh who understands Naxalism even a li...