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  • CRPF to celebrate 82nd anniversary on March 6 in Chhattisgarh

    Express News Service
    RAIPUR: The premier internal security force Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will organise a series of colourful events on March 6 in Chhattisgarh to commemorate its 82nd anniversary.

    During the day-long programme planned at Budha Talab venue in the state capital, locals will witness the valour, strength and professionalism of the force that has a glorious history of serving the nation and the Chhattisgarh state.

    Last year owing to the coronavirus outbreak the anniversary celebration was cancelled.

    There are over 36000 personnel of CRPF deployed across the areas affected by the presence of outlawed Maoists in Chhattisgarh. The CRPF has the mandate to secure internal security scenario across the nation.

    “The civilians will get to know the premier paramilitary force along with the demonstration of the latest weaponry used by the force. Mass physical exercises intended to encourage fitness as a way of life, display of various skills, the grit-courage-efficiency of the forces along with the trendy selfie point and much more would be there on Saturday,” said H K Sahu, CRPF spokesperson.

  • Bastariya Battalion to take on Naxal threat

    Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said Naxalism was a challenge but it was fast shrinking and losing ground across the country. He was speaking at the passing out parade of the newly-formed Bastariya Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Ambikapur in Surguja district.

    The battalion is named ‘Bastariya’ as the force comprises of locals — both male and female — from Dantewada, Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur — some of the worst Maoist-affected districts in Bastar.

    Singh said the decision to set up the battalion was taken in view of the courage and valour shown by the tribal people to take on any tough challenge. “Naxalism and extremism are a challenge, but I want to say that this menace is now shrinking and losing ground,” Singh said.Appreciating efforts of CRPF and the Chhattisgarh police in curbing Naxal activities, he said casualties in the police force from rebels attacks have also gone down. “Life of a jawan killed in Maoist prone regions can’t be compensated with money, yet, as a token of gratitude the government has decided to provide Rs 1 crore to the family of the martyred jawan. It is because of (CRPF and dstrict personnel) that the casualties of security forces have also gone down by nearly 53%-55%. The geographical expanse where Maoists are active has also decreased by 40%-45%,” Singh said.