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No.: T-VIII/Inst.-Ops-II Dated, the 27th November, 2014

CIRCULAR ORDER NO. 05 / 2014

Subject:- SELECTION OF BEST OPERATION BN DEPLOYED IN J&K REGION / N.E.

REGION / LWE AREA / CoBRA BATTALIONS.

To recognize the operational performance of Battalions, Best Operational Bn Trophy for

N.E. region and J&K was introduced in the year 1991 and the Trophy for LWE area was introduced in
the year 2005. By the change of time it was felt necessary to review guidelines for Best Ops Bn Trophy
and it has been decided that one Best Ops Battalion Trophy will be awarded to each of the following :-
I. Battalions deployed in LWE affected areas.
II. Battalions deployed in J&K region.
III. Battalions deployed in NE region.
IV. CoBRA Battalions.

Accordingly guidelines for Best Ops Bn Trophy for J&K Region / N.E. Region/ LWE
affected area / CoBRA Battalions are re-defined as under :-
1. OBJECTIVE:-
To promote a spirit of healthy competition and to optimize operational efficiency, a best
operational Bn Trophy for the Battalions deployed in N.E. Region/ J&K Region/ LWE affected area /
CoBRA Battalions has been instituted. It will be awarded to the Battalion in the respective theatres
whose operational performance is adjudged as best for the period from 1 st April to 31st March of every
year. The Trophy will be presented on the occasion of Force Anniversary Celebrations.
2. CRITERIA / PROCEDURE:-
To select the Best Operational Battalion in J&K Region / N.E. Region / LWE areas and
CoBRA Battalions, the performance of a Battalion will be assessed / adjudged by adopting the following
marking system. As per the toughness of place of deployment of a Battalion, there will be two
categories for the assessment of best ops Bn in each theatre:

I. Category ‘A’- Battalions/Coys which are deployed in risk prone areas and are having
maximum risk factor in terms of their deployment, accessibility, threat, terrain,
adverse conditions etc.. List of Battalions placed under Category-‘A’ in each Zone &
CoBRA is attached as Appendix-“A”). This list will be reviewed by Ops Dte. time to
time.
II. Category ‘B’- All Battalions/Coys which are not listed in Category ‘A’ and are
deployed in comparatively less risky areas in comparison to Battalions placed under
category ‘A’.
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 3. PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION :-

To select the Best Operational Bn, the following procedure will be followed in each category:-
i. Marks for Neutralization:-
Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) Chief of outfit / Military Wing (PB & CC 200 150
Member) and equivalent.
(b) SAC / State Committee Members, Regional 150 100
Comdr. and equivalent.
(c) Zonal Comdr. / Divisional Comdr. / Coy 100 75
Comdr. and equivalent.
(d) Sub zonal CDRS / PL.CDR and equivalent. 80 55
(e) Area CDR / LGS CDR / Rewardee and 60 45
equivalent.
(f) Hardcore listed Maoists/Insurgents/ Terrorists. 25 15
Note:-
1. For every neutralization of Maoist/Insurgent/Terrorist on the basis of own Int., additional
50% of marks be awarded.
2. Similarly personal participation of CO / 2-I/C in actual operations with the killing of
Maoist/Insurgent/Terrorist will also get 50% additional marks.

ii. Marks for Apprehension:-

Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) Chief of outfit / Military Wing (PB & CC 200 150
Member) and equivalent.
(b) SAC / State Committee Members, Regional 150 100
Comdr. and equivalent.
(c) Zonal Comdr. / Divisional Comdr. / Coy Comdr. 100 75
and equivalent.
(d) Sub zonal CDRS / PL.CDR and equivalent. 80 55
(e) Area CDR / LGS CDR / Rewardee and 60 45
equivalent.
(f) Hardcore listed Maoists/Insurgents/Terrorists. 25 15
Note:-

1. For every apprehension of Maoist/Insurgent/Terrorist basis on own Int., additional 50% of

marks be awarded.
2. Similarly personal participation of CO / 2-I/C in actual operations with the apprehension
of Maoist/Insurgent/Terrorist will also get 50% additional marks.

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iii. Marks for surrender :-
Sl. No. Description Max. Marks
Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) Chief of outfit / Military Wing (PB & CC 100 75
Member) and equivalent
(b) SAC / State Committee Members, Regional 80 55
Comdr. and equivalent
(c) Zonal Comdr. / Divisional Comdr. / Coy 60 45
Comdr. and equivalent.
(d) Sub zonal CDRS / PL.CDR and equivalent. 40 30
(e) Area CDR / LGS CDR / Rewardee and 30 20
equivalent.
(f) Hardcore listed Maoists/Insurgents/Terrorists. 10 05
Note:-
1. If the Maoist/Insurgent/Terrorist surrenders with weapons, separate marks for
weapons will be allowed as admissible in 3(iv) below.
2. For every surrender of Maoist/Insurgent/Terrorist basis on own Int./efforts, additional
50% of marks allotted against achievement (surrender of extremists) may be awarded.
iv. Marks for recovery of weapons and Ammn. :-
Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) LMG, GPMG, MMG, Rocket Launcher, 40 marks per 30 marks per
Grenade Launcher and their equivalent. weapon weapon
(b) AK-47 Rifle, INSAS, M-16, X-95, SLR and any 30 marks per 22 marks per
other weapon of this kind. weapon. weapon.
(c) Carbine, Sten Gun, Revolver, Pistol, .303 20 marks per 15 marks per
Rifle, .315 Rifle (Bolt action), 7.62 Rifle (Bolt weapon. weapon.
action) and their equivalent.
(d) DBBL, SBBL Gun, Grenade and their 10 marks each. 07 marks each.
equivalent.
(e) For country made weapons (only after test of 05 marks each. 03 mark each.
serviceability by designated Arms’ Expert) and
their equivalent.
(f) For every 20 rounds or detonators of factory 03 marks each. 01 mark each.
made Ammn., (except .22 bore) and their
equivalent.
(g) Rocket (factory made) 20 marks each. 15 marks each.

v. Marks for recovery of IED:-

Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) IED of upto 05 Kgs 06 05
(b) IED of upto 10 Kgs 10 07
(c) IED of upto 25 Kgs 20 15
(d) IED of upto 50 Kgs 30 22
(e) Subsequently for every 50 Kgs 08 05
Note:- For every recovery of IED on own int. additional 50% of marks allotted against

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 achievement (recovery of IED) may be awarded.

vi. Marks for recovery of high grade explosives:-

Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) Explosive of upto 500 Gms. 04 03
(b) Explosive of upto 01 Kg 10 07
(c) Explosive of upto 02 Kgs 20 15
(d) Explosive of upto 05 Kgs 30 22
(e) Every additional 01 Kg 02 01
Note:-
 If planted IED / Claymore is recovered then additional 01 mark will be given.
 For every recovery of explosive on own Int., additional 50% of marks allotted against
achievement (recovery of explosive) may be awarded.
vii. Marks for recovery of Low grade explosives:-
Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) Explosive of upto 50 Kgs 02 01
(b) Explosive of upto 100 Kgs 04 03
(c) Explosive of upto 500 Kgs 10 07
(d) Explosive of upto 1000 Kgs 20 15
(e) Subsequently for every 200 Kgs 02 01
Note:-
 If planted IED / Claymore is recovered the additional 01 mark will be given.
 For every recovery of explosive on own Int., additional 50% of marks allotted against
achievement (recovery of explosive) may be awarded.
viii. Marks for recovery of drugs:-

Sl. Substance Prescribed Purity Marks(per kg)

No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
1. Heroin & its 90% or more of Diacetyl Morphine 30 22
salts
2. Morphine 90% or more of Anhydrous 20 17
base & its salt Morphine
3. Cocaine & its 90% or more of Anhydrous 40 35
salts Morphine of Cocaine
4. Hashish With THC content of 4% or more. 2 1
5. Hashish Oil With THC content of 20% or more. 6 4
6. Opium Standard Opium of 9.5% Morphine 2 1
strength
7. Ganja Should be commercially acceptable 2 1
Ganja
8. Mandrax Presence of Methaqualone 5 3
Note:-
 The reward marks shall be reduced prorate, if the purity is less than prescribed level.
 For every recovery of drugs on own Int., additional 50% of marks allotted against
achievement (recovery of drugs) may be awarded.
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  Purity of recovered drugs to be certified by the lab or by Narcotics/Excise department.

ix. Marks for Gallantry Medal, DG Disc and Commendation letter and Cash reward:-
Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) Gallantry Medal cases for Ashok Chakra 60 Marks per 60 Marks per
series recommended by Ops Dte. to recommendation recommendation
Ministry
(b) Gallantry Medal cases PMG / PPMG 40 marks per 40 marks per
recommended by Ops Dte to Ministry recommendation. recommendation.
(c) DG Commendation Disc. awarded for 10 marks per disc. 10 marks per disc.
Ops purpose.
(d) DG’s Cash Rewards awarded for Ops 05 marks per 05 marks per
purpose. reward. reward.
(e) DG’s Commendation letter awarded for 05 marks per 05 marks per
Ops purpose. reward reward

x. Minus marks :-
Sl. Description Max. Marks
No. Category ‘A’ Category ‘B’
(a) Attack on camp. 15 marks. 20 marks.
(b) Ambush / IED blast resulting in loss of 03 marks. 05 marks.
life.
(c) Weapon is lost in any incident / 10 marks / weapon 15 marks / weapon
operation
(d) Loss of weapon in normal Double of marks for Double of marks
circumstances (except incident / recovery as shown at for recovery as
operation i.e., (c) above) Para 3(iv). shown at Para 3(iv).
(e) Human Rights violation cases if Dte. 15 marks / incident. 20 marks / incident.
feels that there is merit in such case.
(f) Suicide cases during duty 01 mark / case. 03 marks / case.
(g) Killing of own personnel / Fratricides. 15 marks / individual 20 marks /
individual
(h) Death due to Malaria. 15 marks / person. 20 marks / person.
(i) Rape / Molestation cases after enquiry. 15 marks / case. 15 marks / case.
(j) Vehicle accident. 03 marks / case. 05 marks / case.

xi. Marks for the assessment by concerned DIG (Ops)/ IG (Ops)/ SDG for over all operational
performance of the Battalion :

Initiative of a Bn in planning and a launching effective operations against

Maoists/Insurgents/Terrorists must be of paramount consideration while assessing the
performance of a Bn. The Ops DIG will give marks on the effects created by the Battalion in its
Ops area. Ops IG / Spl. DG will review the marks given by the Ops DIG and will give specific
recommendation for giving/cutting marks to a Battalion before forwarding the proceeding to the
next higher authority. Maximum marks at the level of Ops DIG may be given on following
aspects :-

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 Sl. Description Max. Marks for both
No. Categories ‘A’ & ‘B’
a) General reputation of the Battalion based on its discipline,
conduct operations etc.

b) Achievements/Losses
c) Extra ordinary achievements like busting of Camps, Trg.
Camps, Arms Factory/ Workshop etc.
For LWE – 200
d) Ops management
e) Promptness in conducting special operation.
For J&K – 100
f) Integrity of the Battalion
g) Courage of the Battalion
For NE – 100
h) Morale of the Battalion
i) Co-operation and rapport with local authorities. CoBRA – 200
j) Defensive measures for the security of men and material
and quality of leadership displayed.
k) Rescue and relief operation
l) Effect created by the Battalion in its Ops area
m) Public relations.
n) Humanitarian help rendered to the public, if any.
o) Any other

Note : To make uniformity is the assessment it is decided that no marks will be given by ADG
SZ, he may only review the marks allotted by the IsG under him, if required.

4. ASSESSMENT OF CoBRA BATTALIONS :

i. Being a Specialized Force, specially equipped and consist of selected manpower,

assessment of CoBRA Battalions will be done slightly different to that of GD
Battalions and Marks will be given to CoBRA Battalions only as per Para 3 (i), 3
(ii), 3 (iii), 3 (iv) {except (e)}, 3 (ix), 3 (x) & 3 (xi).
ii. Marks to CoBRA Battalions will be given as per the places of category ‘A’ or ‘B’.
If any CoBRA Battalion/team deployed/gets achievement in Category’A’
battalions AOR, then it will get marks as per Category’A’, otherwise marks will
be given as per Category ’B’.
iii. Sector IsG will submit proceedings of CoBRA Battalions deployed in other than
LWE affected areas to SDG CZ.

iv. If any CoBRA Battalion/team is deployed in more than one places then the
Battalion will submit its consolidated proceeding to the concerned ops authorities
under whose ops control, their maximum teams / most hard area / maximum time
of deployment are deployed.

v. Rest of the guidelines will remain same.

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 5. SCHEDULE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROCEEDINGS AND AWARD OF BEST
OPS BATTALION :
Following Schedule will be adhered at each level for award of best ops Bn. :
Sl. No. Levels for submission of proceedings Date of submission
i. Battalion to Ops DIG. By 15th May
ii. Ops DIG to Ops IG By 15th June
(All Battalions under his Ops Control)
(Separate board proceeding for GD & CoBRA Battalions
will be submitted)
iii. Ops IG of SZ to ADG SZ (Best Three Battalions of his By 30th June
Sector)
iv. Ops IG /ADG SZ to SDG (Best three Battalions of his By 15th July
Sector/ Zone)
(Separate board proceeding for GD & CoBRA Battalions
will be submitted)
v. Constitution of Board by SDG for GD & CoBRA 20th July
Battalions (Best Six GD Battalions of his Zone and four
CoBRA Battalions)
vi. Submission of both proceedings for GD/CoBRA 30th August
Battalions separately by the board to SDG (Best six GD
Battalions of concerned Zone & four CoBRA Battalions).
vii. SDG to Ops. Dte. (Best six GD Battalions of his Zone and 15th September
four CoBRA Battalions).
Proceeding must have the approval of concerned Spl. DG.
(Separate board proceedings for GD & CoBRA Battalions
will be submitted)
viii. Declaration of Best Ops. Bn. From each category by Ops 15 days before Force
Dte. after approval of DG. Anniversary
Celebrations.

6. General:-
i. The guidelines have been instituted for award of Best Ops Battalion Trophy for Battalions
deployed in J&K Region, N.E. Region, LWE affected areas and CoBRA Battalion.
ii. It is clarified that the final standings of Battalions for Best Ops Bn Trophy will be decided
by the SDG on recommendations of board of officers consisting of One IG, One DIG and
one Comdt. detailed by the respective Zone after considering the recommendation of the
concerned Ops IG, and physical verification of documents related to marks
claimed/allotted by Ops Battalion/DIG/IG.
iii. The Board of officers will submit the proceedings alongwith its specific recommendations
to the SDG and will assist SDG in taking final decision.
iv. It may not necessarily be based on the marks obtained by the Battalion. Infect the winner
No. 1, 2 & 3 will be decided by a total effect of IGP’s / SDG’s comments/
recommendation and numbers secured by them. Higher weightage will be given to the

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 operational reputation of the Battalion and assessment provided by the respective Ops
IG/Board.

v. Only those Bns will be considered for Best Ops Bn trophy which (1) Either have single /
cumulative seizure of at least three factory made weapons in working condition or (2)
Neutralization of one Extremist or (3) Arrest of a State Committee or above ranking
member of Maoist in the year. Battalion which has achieved either of the three would be
shortlisted for the Best Ops Bn trophy irrespective of number of points any unit may have
accumulated under other heads.

vi. Points for arrest would be given only against the names of such extremists whose names
have been recorded in a State/IB approved wanted list of hardcore Maoists in LWE. In
case of a notable catch of unlisted member, documentation of state/IB would be
considered as authentication. Mere mentioning names in FIR would not be counted for the
same.
vii. Marks will be given for each data for the period from 1st April to 31st March only of every
year.
viii. If there is any representation on any issue related to the selection of Best Ops Bn., then it
will be resolved by concerned Zone.
ix. Each Best Ops Bn declared by DG will be presented with a Trophy.
x. The power to make amendment in the instructions for award of Best Ops Battalion
Trophy will rest with the DG, CRPF.
xi. These orders will be affected from 01/04/2014.
xii. This Circular Order supersedes all the instructions issued on the subject earlier.

Sd/- 27/11/2014
(Dilip Trivedi)
Director General, CRPF

No.: T-VIII/Inst.-Ops-DA-II Dated, the 27th November, 2014

Copy forwarded to the following for information and necessary action please:-
1. The Special DsG, Central / J&K / NE Zones / Addl. DG, Southern Zone.
2. The IsG of all Sectors (Including Ops Sectors)/ Director, ISA, Mt. Abu / CRPF Academy,
Kadarpur.
3. The IG (Medical), Composite Hospital, CRPF New Delhi / Hyderabad / Guwahati and
Jammu.
4. The Range DIsG (Including Ops Ranges).
5. The Principal/DIsG of all CTCs/RTCs/CIAT Schools / CTC (T&IT)/DBTS Taralu/IIM Pune.
6. The DIsG of all GCs / DIsG of all CWS/AWS/ DIsG (Medical), 50 Bedded CHs.
7. The Commandants of all Battalions (Including Signal, SDG & PDG).

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 Sd/- 27/11/2014
(Zulfiquar Hasan)
IG (Operations)

Internal:-
1. Sr. PS to DG
2. Sr. PS to ADG (HQ) / ADG (Ops & Works) / ADG (Trg.)
3. All IsG / FA / Director (Medical)
4. All DIsG / Dy. FA / PRO at Dte.
5. DIG (IT) for uploading in DMS.
6. DIG (Int.) for preparing a State level list of wanted LWE accused persons in consultation
with State / IB and providing it to all concerned.
7. Comdt. (Ops) / (FOS) / (VS).
8. All 2-I/C / DCs/ACs of Ops Dte.
9. DC (Ops) for updating Appendix-‘A’ whenever required and providing same to all
concerned.
10. AC (Adm-III) Dte.
11. Hindi Section for translation of Circular Order in Hindi.
12. Guard file.

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 Appendix -‘A’
THEATRE WISE LIST OF UNITS PLACED UNDER CATEGORY – ‘A’
1. LWE ATTECTED AREAS
SL. STATE DISTRICT BN LOCATION
NO.
1. Bihar Jamui 215 DPL, Jamui
2. Chhattisgarh Bastar 151 Karanpur
3. Chhattisgarh Bastar 80 Jagdalpur
4. Chhattisgarh Bastar 212 Jagdalpur
5. Chhattisgarh Bijapur 168 Bijapur
6. Chhattisgarh Bijapur 85 Nimed
7. Chhattisgarh Bijapur 170 Bijapur
8. Chhattisgarh Bijapur 222 Nimed
9. Chhattisgarh Bijapur 199 Paturpara
10. Chhattisgarh Dantewada 111 Karli
11. Chhattisgarh Dantewada 195 Barsoor
12. Chhattisgarh Dantewada 223 Barsoor
13. Chhattisgarh Khammam (Sukma) 217 Chintoor (Konta)
14. Chhattisgarh Kondagaon 188 Chikalputi
15. Chhattisgarh Narayanpur 39 Narayanpur
16. Chhattisgarh Narayanpur 139 Narayanpur
17. Chhattisgarh Sukma 219 Injiram
18. Chhattisgarh Sukma 150 Dornapal
19. Chhattisgarh Sukma 74 Dornapal
20. Chhattisgarh Sukma 2 Sukma
21. Jharkhand Bokaro 26 Chas
22. Jharkhand Daltonganj 112 Chiyanki
23. Jharkhand Dhanbad 154 Pradhankhanta
24. Jharkhand East Singhbhum 174 Chaibasa
25. Jharkhand East Singhbhum 157 Aditypur
26. Jharkhand Garhwa 172 Garhwa
27. Jharkhand Giridih 7 Bazar Samiti
28. Jharkhand Gumla 218 Silam
29. Jharkhand Hazaribagh 22 Hazaribagh
30. Jharkhand Khunti 94 Khunti
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 31. Jharkhand Latehar 11 Latehar
32. Jharkhand Latehar 214 Dalda Factory
33. Jharkhand Lohardaga 158 Lohardaga
34. Jharkhand Palamu 134 Daltonganj
35. Jharkhand Saraikela Kharsawan 196 Duguni
36. Jharkhand West Singhbhum 197 Kiriburu
37. Jharkhand West Singhbhum 60 Chakradharpur
38. Odisha Nuapada 216 Nuapada

2. JAMMU & KASHMIR REGION

SL. NO. STATE DISTRICT BN LOCATION
1. J&K Anantnag 163 Verinag
2. J&K Anantnag 164 Kokernag
3. J&K Awantipora 185 Tral
4. J&K Awantipora 180 Tral
5. J&K Awantipora 110 Lethpora
6. J&K Awantipora 130 Awantipora
7. J&K Bandipora 45 Sumbal
8. J&K Baramulla 92 Wadoora,Sopore
9. J&K Baramulla 179 Sopore
10. J&K Baramulla 176 Waripora
11. J&K Baramulla 177 Amargarh, Sopore
12. J&K Baramulla 53 DPL Baramulla
13. J&K Budgam 181 Charar-E-Sharief
14. J&K Budgam 43 DPL, Budgam
15. J&K Budgam 178 Nagam
16. J&K Ganderbal 118 Gund
17. J&K Kishtwar 52 P.D.C Kishtwar
18. J&K Kulgam 24 Yatri Niwas
19. J&K Kulgam 18 Kulgam
20. J&K Kupwara 162 DPL Kupwara
21. J&K Kupwara 98 DPL Kupwara
22. J&K Pulwama 182 Sheep Complex
23. J&K Pulwama 183 Near DC Office
24. J&K Reasi 126 Bidda
25. J&K Shopian 14 Gagrin, Shopian

3. NORTH EAST REGION

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SL. NO. STATE DISTRICT BN LOCATION
1. ACP Lohit 186 Tezu
2. ACP Tirap 36 Khonsa
3. ACP Papumpare 138 Itanagar
4. Assam Dibrugarh 171 Dibrugarh
5. Assam Khowai 152 Gamaibari Khowai
6. Assam Cachar 147 Kashipur
7. Manipur East Imphal 87 STC/CIAT Complex
8. Manipur West Imphal 143 Lamphelpat
9. Manipur Churachandpur 32 Loktak
10. Meghalaya West Garo Hills 120 Tura
11. Mizoram Aizawl 1 Aizawl
12. Tripura West Tripura 71 Khumlung
13. Tripura Dhalai 140 Betbagan, Ambassa
14. Tripura West Tripura 124 Salbagan, Agartala

4. CoBRA BATTALIONS:
SL. STATE DISTRICT BN LOCATIO REMARKS
NO. N
1. Chhattisgarh Jagdalpur 201 Karanpur Marks to CoBRA
2. Odisha Koraput 202 Sunabeda Battalions will be given as
per the places of Category
3. Jharkhand Barhi 203 Barhi
‘A’ or ‘B’. if any CoBRA
4. Chhattisgarh Jagdalpur 204 Karanpur Battalion/Team deployed/
5. Bihar Gaya 205 Barachatti gets achievement in
6. Maharashtra Bhandra 206 Bhandra Category - ’A’ Battalions
AOR, then it will get
7. West Bengal West 207 Salboni marks as per Category’A’,
Midnapur otherwise marks will be
8. Madhya Balaghat 208 Balaghat given as per Category’B’.
Pradesh
9. Jharkhand Khunti 209 Fudi
10. Assam Darrang 210 Dalgaon

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