Bijapur, June 4 -- Development activities are growing fast in Kondapalli, a village once regarded as a Naxal stronghold in Bijapur district, with road construction, infrastructure projects and government services expanding following the establishment of security camps in the area, officials said.

Speaking about the ongoing work, Bijapur Collector Vishwadeep said that the region has witnessed rapid progress after the establishment of security camps.

"The work is going on rapidly, as the camps get established. This area is now naxal-free. So, construction work is going on rapidly...This is about a 38-km-long road and is being built by the BRO (Border Roads Organisation). It was a difficult job, but it was undertaken rapidly. There is full...