Raipur: In a noteworthy development, security forces have opened yet another security camp in Maoist’s stronghold of Abujhmad in Narayanpur. The newly opened camp has been setup in Kodenad area of the district, marking another significant achievement for security forces.
The security cum public facility camp was setup by the personnel of Indo-Tibet Police Force (ITBP) and inaugurated on December 19. “53 Bn ITBP, as part of ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Abujhmad (Chhattisgarh) established a security camp at Kodenar village, the initiative is enhancing local security, boosting confidence and strengthening outreach of basic services in remote areas,” said ITBP in a post on X.
53 Bn #ITBP, as part of ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Abujhmad (Chhattisgarh), established a security & public facility camp at Kodenar village. The initiative is enhancing local security, boosting confidence and strengthening outreach of basic services in remote areas. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/WkMI2L2ixV
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) December 21, 2025
Security forces as part of their ongoing expansion in Abujhmad, a densely forested zone spanning across Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh and adjoining regions of Maharashtra have established around 20 such camps in 2025 alone.
The camps have been setup in Kutul, Dhobe, Padamkot, Jatloor, Rainar, Lanka, Toke and other remote areas strengthening the security apparatus in what was once considered the strongest fortress of Maoists. The camps were established as part of the ‘Maad Bachao Campaign’ being run by the police and the paramilitary units in Narayanpur.
According to the Union Government, more than 70 such security camps have been setup across Maoist-affected zones in the country since January this year. These camps will further solidify the presence of security forces in far-fledged zones enabling them to launch frequent operations and keep a vigil watch on Maoist activities.
Other than boosting the security infrastructure, the newly setup camps are also expected to play a vital role in executing the government welfare schemes such as the ‘Niyad Nelanar’ along paving way for long stalled development projects in these inaccessible pockets.
Benefits of government run welfare schemes are being provided to the citizens residing within the 5 kilometre range of each such security camps under the Niyad Nelanar scheme of the state government. The scheme also aims to provide basic facilities such as tap water, electricity and roads to the villagers of Maoist-hit remote localities.
Maoist weapon manufacturing facility busted in Sukma
In a related development, a joint team of security personnel in an operation launched on December 21 busted an illegal weapon making facility of Maoists in Minagatta forest area of Sukma district.
According to details, a team comprising of personnel from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district police has launched an operation in the forest area of Minagatta area. The security team during the operation busted a major Maoist dump, recovering country-made weapons and explosive materials.
The seizure includes electric detonators, ammonium nitrate, and materials used for weapon making. The team also recovered 8 single shot rifles, live cartridges and Maoist’s uniforms, literature from the spot. Investigations by security team suggest that the Naxalites were running an illegal weapon making factory at the site.
Security forces have intensified anti-Maoist campaign in Chhattisgarh and affected areas across other states. This comes after the Union Government announced to wipe out Naxal menace from Bharat by March 2026. 11 districts in the country stands affected by red terror, as per a government release issued recently.
