'Bastariya' battalion, comprising recruits from Naxal-hit districts of Chhattisgarh, commissioned into service
CRPF's 'Bastariya' battalion - recruited from Sukma, Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur districts of undivided Bastar - has been raised with a specific purpose to strengthen security forces' operations in areas where they have witnessed maximum reverses for a few years.
May 22, 2018, 00:24 AM IST
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to commission maiden anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion on Monday
'Bastariya' battalion of the CRPF has members are from the Bastar region in southern Chhattisgarh.
May 21, 2018, 00:29 AM IST
CRPF has recruited 743 youths from Bastar region to fight Naxals
The 'Bastariya' battalion in CRPF is a unique initiative to enhance local representation in security forces and also provide employment to youths.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
CRPF recruits 743 youths from Bastar region to fight Naxals
The 'Bastariya' battalion in CRPF is a unique initiative to enhance local representation in security forces and also provide employment to youths, the official said.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
