Should form a group of ED, IT to probe supply of money to naxalites, says CM Shinde

“With the effective implementation of various development schemes in the naxal-affected areas over the past years, we will soon succeed in completely eradicating naxalism in areas like Gadchiroli,” said Shinde.

The chief minister said urban naxalism is being propagated through the internet and social media, and there is a need to create an effective mechanism to stop it.

“Every year, billions of rupees are sent to naxalites. To stop this money transaction, a joint group of ED, IT, and Financial Intelligence Unit should be formed to thoroughly investigate this,” he added.

Shinde emphasized the need to expand the railway network in maoist-affected areas. He said that if the railway network is developed in the border areas of Gadchiroli, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, it will be very beneficial for development.

“If the railway network from Mancherial in Telangana to Sironcha and then from Bhopalpatnam in Chhattisgarh to Jagdalpur, and similarly, from Aheri to Shirpur (Kagaznagar) is developed, it will benefit the Surjagad iron project and overall development,” he said.

Among those present at the meeting were Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Secretary Manoj Saunik, Director General of Police Rajnish Seth, and Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Brijesh Singh.