Tricolour Hoisted at Karreguttalu Hills for First Time in Chattisgarh

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 little. Tiranga has finally been hoisted at Karreguttalu Hills. 

This is a big thing," Sharma said. He said the development makes it clear that there is no atmosphere of fear in Bastar anymore and added that the region will now move ahead swiftly.