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The Pallavaya region, once considered the core area of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), was cut off for decades due to dense forests and hostile terrain.
The camp was jointly set up on December 4 by the Dantewada district police and the 165th battalion of the CRPF in the village, which is strategically located in Naxal-hit Bijapur district along the border with Dantewada district, an official said.
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Dantewada Additional Superintendent of Police RK Burman told PTI that the camp, established under the Chhattisgarh government’s welfare initiative “Niyad Nela Naar”, will be the forward operating base (FOB) of the 165th battalion of the CRPF, which will help in connecting the inaccessible villages of Bijapur and adjoining Narayanpur districts.
He said, “The camp was established despite the difficult terrain and adverse weather. The security forces worked at full speed, ensuring their safety. During the process, Maoist monuments in the area were also destroyed. The establishment of the camp reflects the extraordinary courage, determination and professionalism of the forces, who worked round the clock to bring rule in the area.”
“This facility will also ensure that government schemes reach previously inaccessible areas. Nearby residents will start getting access to basic amenities like roads, electricity, mobile network connectivity, health centres, PDS shops and schools and other essential services through this camp,” Barman said.
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He said that Bijapur Police, 201st battalion of CoBRA (elite unit of CRPF), Young Platoon of 231st, 111th and 165th battalions of CRPF also played an important role in setting up the camp.
Barman said, “Pallevaya FOB will strengthen security, build confidence among villagers and pave the way for sustained development. This is a historic step towards securing the hinterland of Abujhmad and ensuring long-term peace, prosperity and progress for the communities living there.”
The Center has set March 31, 2026 as the deadline to completely eliminate Left Wing Extremism.