India, Nov. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating Diwali on Sunday with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an area that was once a major stronghold of Naxalism but has witnessed significant progress in anti-insurgency operations.

In a post on X, Modi announced his visit and said he was heading to Bastar to celebrate the festival with the country's security forces.

"I am going to salute our brave security personnel for their sacrifices, selfless service and unwavering devotion to the nation," Modi said.

Security forces at the forefront of anti-Naxal operations

Personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Chhattisgarh Police have been closely involved in anti-Naxal operations across Bastar, which...