In a first, CRPF battalion in anti-Naxal ops diverted to Manipur
The Indian government has redeployed a CRPF battalion from anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh to Manipur. This marks the first such move since the official declaration that armed Maoism has ended in India.
Why it matters
Signals a shift in internal security priorities as the government reallocates paramilitary resources to address ongoing unrest in Manipur.
New Delhi/Raipur: CRPF has withdrawn a battalion comprising more than 1,000 personnel from the anti-Naxal operations theatre in Chhattisgarh and sent it to Manipur for deployment.The development marks the first such de-induction of any CAPF unit following Centre's declaration that Naxalism in India ended in March.Temporary withdrawal of companies (part of a battalion) has occurred for various internal security duties, such as the West…
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