CRPF men in anti-Naxal ops diverted to Manipur

NewsIndia NewsCRPF men in anti-Naxal ops diverted to Manipur A battalion comprising more than 1,000 personnel has been withdrawn New Delhi/Raipur: CRPF has withdrawn a battalion comprising more than 1,000 personnel from the anti-Naxal operations theatre in Chhattisgarh and sent it to Manipur for deployment.The development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 Bengal elections, the Amarnath Yatra and protests in Delhi.Officials said the battalion was based in the former Maoist hotbed of Sukma.

"This is the first full withdrawal of paramilitary unit from the anti-Naxal operations following the declaration that armed Maoism in the country ended in March," a security officer based in Delhi said. Get the latest India News and Live updates.

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