Mumbai, July 3 -- Naxalism in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli is almost on the verge of being eradicated, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday, adding that the state government would take decisive action against people who support Naxals.

"Naxalism in Gadchiroli is almost on the verge of being eradicated... Our Home Minister has set a target to eliminate Naxalism by 2026, and we are on that path," Shinde told reporters.

"Action will be taken against those who support Naxalism... We will eradicate Naxalism in Maharashtra. Wherever Naxalism existed, development is now taking place, and by eliminating Naxalism, we are promoting development," he added.

An official statement said earlier that Gadchiroli Police, in collaboration wi...