PATNA, Dec. 22 -- The Bihar government on Saturday claimed that the state has become Naxalism-free with Naxal-infested violence dipping to "zero". Additional Chief Secretary (home) Arbind Kumar Choudhary shared the information and said that the insurgency in 22 districts of Bihar has been brought to naught since 2013.

He said that in 2025 two incidents of encounter with Maoists took place, while 220 Maoists or those with links have been arrested this year.

Choudhary was addressing the media persons accompanied by DGP Vinay Kumar, ADG (Law & Order) Pankaj Kumar Darad, Secretary & IG (Jail) Pranav Kumar and Special Secretary K S Anupam.

Four Bihar districts -- Gaya, Jamui, Aurangabad and Lakhisarai -- adjoining Jharkhand have been marked...