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Defence
CRPF redeploys anti‑Naxal battalion from Chhattisgarh to Manipur
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 08:01 PM
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The Central Reserve Police Force has withdrawn its anti‑Naxal unit stationed in Chhattisgarh and reassigned it to the conflict‑prone state of Manipur, officials said.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has ordered the removal of an anti‑Naxal battalion that was operating in Chhattisgarh. The unit, which had been part of the force's ongoing counter‑insurgency effort in the state, is now being transferred to Manipur, where security challenges have intensified.
According to senior CRPF officials, the redeployment aims to bolster the force's presence in Manipur ahead of upcoming operations against armed groups. The decision reflects a strategic shift to address the rising violence and civilian unrest reported in the northeastern state.
The move does not indicate a reduction in anti‑Naxal activities in Chhattisgarh; the CRPF will continue to maintain other formations in the region. The transferred battalion is expected to arrive in Manipur within the next few days and will be integrated with existing units to enhance operational readiness.
According to senior CRPF officials, the redeployment aims to bolster the force's presence in Manipur ahead of upcoming operations against armed groups. The decision reflects a strategic shift to address the rising violence and civilian unrest reported in the northeastern state.
The move does not indicate a reduction in anti‑Naxal activities in Chhattisgarh; the CRPF will continue to maintain other formations in the region. The transferred battalion is expected to arrive in Manipur within the next few days and will be integrated with existing units to enhance operational readiness.