India, Nov. 23 -- Security forces have set up a new camp in the dense Karregutta Hills along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, once regarded as a key hideout area for senior Maoist leaders, nearly six months after a major operation against the ultras.

The 'Suraksha Evam Jan Suvidha Camp' was established on November 4 near Tadpala village under Usoor police station limits in Bijapur district.

Earlier this year, central and state forces had carried out a 21-day operation in these forests and eliminated 31 Maoists. They recovered 35 weapons, 450 IEDs, detonators and other explosive materials, and nearly 12,000kg of supplies including medicines, electrical items and incriminating Maoist literature.

Officials said the new camp will functio...