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Impact of community policing initiatives in Naxal regions of Chhattisgarh

Author(s) Ms. Gorika Patidar
Country India
Abstract The study examines the implementation and impact of Community Policing Initiatives in Chhattisgarh, specifically within Naxal-affected regions of Bastar and Dantevada. Traditionally, the police have functioned primarily as a law enforcement body tasked with maintaining public order and conducting anti-Naxal operations. However, this study highlights a significant shift in the police's role from purely enforcement-oriented duties to becoming community development and welfare agents.The study investigates how police officers are engaging with local communities through various welfare and outreach programs aimed at building trust and cooperation. These initiatives seek to reduce the gap between the police and the public, foster participation, and counter the influence of Naxalite ideology by offering an alternative narrative based on development and inclusion. Drawing on field-based examples from Chhattisgarh, the paper illustrates how community policing has emerged as an effective tool to enhance state presence, gain public confidence, and support long-term peace and development in conflict-affected areas. The research underlines that such efforts are essential for restoring normalcy, promoting participatory governance, and strengthening internal security in regions impacted by insurgency.
Keywords : Community Policing, Initiatives, Trust Building, Internal Security, Counterinsurgency
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.59785

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