Srinagar, April 18 -- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has announced plans to raise a new CoBRA battalion specifically for counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir-marking a strategic expansion of the elite jungle warfare unit beyond its original mandate in Naxal-affected regions.

The announcement was made by CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh during the force's 86th Raising Day celebrations held in Neemuch, the historic town considered the birthplace of the 3.25-lakh strong paramilitary force-the largest in the world.

The new Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is being formed under the directive of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was also the chief guest at the ceremony.

"This new battalion will en...