The main purpose was to meet the permanent and regular requirements of the Armed Police of the newly created Mizoram Union Territory.
That period included the year of turmoil that Mizoram had undergone due to disturbances.
The establishment of 2nd Battalion was started with a strength of two companies in the year 1982 vide letter No.
9.10.1987 from Home Department Government of Mizoram and the establishment of a full-fledged 2nd Battalion began on that same date.
The 1st Indian Reserve Battalion for Mizoram was approved and sanctioned by the government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi vide Memo No.II.27011.3.91-FP.III dated New Delhi, the 11.6.1993 and various posts were subsequently created by the Govt.
The 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion was created on 15 January 2001, with plans for its headquarters at Khawzawl.
Because the site was not yet fully developed, the unit was allowed to function temporarily out of Police Headquarters Khatla, Aizawl with the bulk of its forces stationed at 3rd MAP Battalion Complex, Mualpui, Aizawl.
In the meantime, construction of about 26 different buildings including living quarters and other support facilities were commenced at Khawzawl.
The Headquarters Khawzawl is perched on a hilltop, on the Eastern side of Mizoram, along the Aizawl-Champhai road, about 157 km away from Aizawl at 93.10 latitude and 23.10 degree longitude in the global positioning.