Bastariya Battalion
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| 241 Bastariya Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2018–present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | Central Reserve Police Force |
| Size | Battalion |
| Nickname(s) | Bastariya Battalion |
The Bastariya Battalion, also known as "Battalion 241," is a unit of India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), based in Chhattisgarh.[1] The unit is tasked with curbing Naxalist activities in Chhattisgarh state.[2] The battalion is named "Bastariya" because the force is composed of locals — both male and female — from Dantewada, Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur — some of the most Maoist-affected districts in Bastar Division, Chhattisgarh.[3]
The battalion's sanctioned size is set at 743 personnel; the unit is currently composed of 534 personnel, 189 of whom are female, in accordance with the Indian Government's policy of 33% reservation for women.[2]