DECLINE IN VIOLENCE

The violence perpetrated by the Naxals has declined by 25% in the past three years

Casualties to forces dropped by 42% in May 2014-April 2017, as compared to 2011-14

The April-24 assault, in which 25 personnel were killed, the deadliest since April 2010

Despite their hold in 68 districts, 90 per cent of Maoist activities were limited to 35 districts