The Naxalite–Maoist insurgency is an ongoing conflict Hostile_encounter between Maoist groups known as Naxalites or Naxals , and the Indian government supported Supporting by right-wing paramilitaries .

The Naxalite–Maoist insurgency again gained Getting international media attention after the 2013 Naxal attack Attack in Darbha valley resulted in Causation the deaths Death of around 24 Indian National Congress leaders , including the former state minister Mahendra Karma and the Chhattisgarh Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel .