Operation Green Hunt is the name used by the Indian media to describe the "all-out offensive by paramilitary forces and the states forces" against the Naxalites. The operation is believed to have begun in November 2009 along five states in the "Red Corridor."
A fleet of Mi-17 V5 has been deployed against the Maoists by the Indian Air Force.
Central Reserve Police Force
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is an internal security and combat force in India under the Government of India. It is one of the Central Armed Police Forces. The CRPF's primary role lies in assisting the State Territories in police operations to maintain law and order and counter-insurgency. It is composed of Central Reserve Police Force (Regular) and Central Reserve Police Force (Auxiliary).
CRPF (CoBRA) personnel during the Republic Day Parade
List of Gallantry-Medals/Awards as on 14 September 2018