76 Naxals killed, 665 arrested between Jan-Apr
Union Home Ministry officials have said that at least 76 Naxals were killed and 665 arrested in the left wing extremism-affected areas from January to April 2016. In 2015, during the corresponding period, 15 Naxals were killed while 435 were arrested. The officials further said that there has been a 30% decline in the violence perpetrated by the Maoists.