Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In another step to weed out Naxalism, a long-awaited recruitment drive has begun in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to select 400 candidates from three districts of South Chhattisgarh, namely Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma, to strengthen its 'Bastariya Battallion'-- a specialised unit having expertise in jungle warfare tactics. India News | Step to Remove Naxalism: CRPF Engages in First 'Bastariya Battallion' Recruitment Drive After Centre Eases Criteria.