A retired IPS officer felt a sense of pride when a region was declared 'Maoism-free' on October 1. His brainchild, a dedicated force for armed combat against naxals, played a major role in achieving this success. The force was established in Gadchiroli district.

The officer had been transferred to the area as Superintendent of Police in the late 1990s, with little knowledge of the spread of naxalism at the time. He expressed his thoughts on the achievement in an exclusive interview, giving credit to his successors for their efforts.

Further details on the officer's experience and the force's success are available from the source.