ITBP, Chhattisgarh Police Cripple Naxal Command, 10 Tribal Youths Join Police Force
In a significant breakthrough, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Chhattisgarh Police have dealt a major blow to Naxal groups in the Rajnandgaon-Kanker border division. The joint operation in August 2025 eliminated top commanders of the DKSZC and DVSC, potentially crippling their senior command structure. Meanwhile, a heartening development saw ten tribal youths from the region successfully join the police force as constables, a first for the area.
The ITBP, stationed in the erstwhile Rajnandgaon region since 2009, has been instrumental in dismantling local leadership of left-wing extremists. Their anti-Naxal operations have paved the way for this positive turn of events. The ten youths, including two females, hailing from Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, have cleared both physical and written competitive examinations for the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and Chhattisgarh Police.
The ITBP's commitment to the region's youth is commendable. Since 2023, they have been running a career guidance and physical training program, providing financial support for course materials. Commandant Vivek Kumar Pandey, leading the 27th ITBP battalion, has been at the helm of this initiative. He and district police chief Y P Singh felicitated the successful candidates, encouraging them to become ambassadors of peace and development in their community.
The elimination of top Naxal commanders and the successful integration of local youths into the police force mark a dual victory for the security forces. The ITBP's long-term engagement with the region's youth has not only discouraged extremism but also empowered the community, setting a precedent for future development and peace initiatives.
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