In a historic moment on Sunday, the Indian national flag was unfurled for the first time in Tumalpaad on the occasion of 76th Republic Day, a region in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, that was previously affected by Naxalism.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that peace in Jammu & Kashmir is paramount and anti-terrorism operations will persist uncompromisingly. He assured that the Indian Army is well-equipped to respond effectively, and security agencies have clear directives to eradicate terrorism and maintain stability in the region.