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3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The deceased CRPF personnel are assistant sub-inspectors Mahadeva P, 50, and Madan Pal Singh, 52, and head constable Saju O P, 47, officials said.

Kathua terror attack: How alert villager prevented major tragedy

Kathua terror attack: How alert villager prevented major tragedy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A suspected Pakistani terrorist and a Central Reserve Police Force jawan were killed following the terrorist attack on the village near the International Border (IB) on Tuesday evening, which also left a civilian injured.

CRPF's latest enemy -- AIDS

CRPF's latest enemy -- AIDS

Rediff.com12 Dec 2004

With 125 of its personnel already having been detected positive for HIV/AIDS, the top brass of the force has realised the vulnerability of the CRPF personnel to the deadly ailment.

Haryana's Nuh on alert ahead of religious procession

Haryana's Nuh on alert ahead of religious procession

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Around 2,500 personnel from police and paramilitary have been deployed in the district this year a day before the yatra, police said.

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

At least six Central Reserve Police Force jawans were injured when unidentified militants opened fired on their convoy on Srinagar-Jammu national highway in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A massive manhunt is underway for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives, including a two-year-old, officials involved in the investigation said on Monday.

False news, says Union minister, trolled for 'selfie' at CRPF jawan's funeral

False news, says Union minister, trolled for 'selfie' at CRPF jawan's funeral

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Some person had taken my photographs standing near the coffin. My media secretary had put the same on Facebook, Alphons said.

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'It is India's first vehicle that can be driven on road, marshy terrain and in water as well.'

LeT attacks CRPF team in Anantnag, 2 jawans dead

LeT attacks CRPF team in Anantnag, 2 jawans dead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A civilian was also injured when terrorists opened fire on a CRPF team deployed on law and order duty at Achabal Chowk in Anantnag and escaped, the sources said.

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The home minister also reviewed the preparations for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage scheduled to begin on June 29.

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Preliminary probe revealed that the jawan stumbled and fell which caused his automatic rifle to fire and he received two bullet injuries in his chest.

CRPF man's widow trolled for favouring peace with Pak, unfazed

CRPF man's widow trolled for favouring peace with Pak, unfazed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Mita said she was not worried about the criticism she faced on social media over her anti-war stand.

J&K: terrorists attack CRPF vehicle, 5 jawans injured

J&K: terrorists attack CRPF vehicle, 5 jawans injured

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

3 jawans received bullet injuries while two others were injured after getting hit by broken glass panes.

CRPF's valiant dog 'Pluto' martyred in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

CRPF's valiant dog 'Pluto' martyred in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The dog handler was not injured in the blast.

The moment when a portion of Delhi airport roof came crashing down

The moment when a portion of Delhi airport roof came crashing down

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

There was no loud noise of anything breaking when the rods of a portion of a roof collapsed at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1, Krishna Kumar, a cab driver who was at the site of the incident, said on Friday.

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

President Murmu confers 10 Kirti Chakras, 26 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Three personnel, including two of major-rank and one naib subedar, have been conferred the Kirti Chakra, the ministry said.

CRPF jawan shoots himself

CRPF jawan shoots himself

Rediff.com27 Jul 2003

Vijay Damodar Dhule (30), a CRPF driver, used a colleague's carbine.

5 CRPF personnel killed in terrorist attack in J-K

5 CRPF personnel killed in terrorist attack in J-K

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

One terrorist was also killed in the gunfight.

4 jawans, 3 terrorists killed in attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

4 jawans, 3 terrorists killed in attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The terrorists stormed the 185th battalion camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in Lethpora in Kashmir valley around 2 am.

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued to security forces deployed across Left Wing Extremism affected states after a 'serious and new' threat of possession and operation of drones by Maoist cadres came to light recently, officials said on Sunday.

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The driver of the CRPF armoured vehicle was pelted with stones in the area during the withdrawal operation.

The CRPF is not fighting just the Maoists in Bastar

The CRPF is not fighting just the Maoists in Bastar

Rediff.com15 May 2017

CRPF troopers confront loneliness, poor network connectivity, poor work conditions, dismal work-life balance, and immense psychological stress.

CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals in Chh'garh

CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals in Chh'garh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The incident occurred a day after Naxals ambushed a team of security forces, killing four BSF personnel.

CRPF jawan, 8-yr-old boy killed by terrorists in Anantnag

CRPF jawan, 8-yr-old boy killed by terrorists in Anantnag

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The boy, identified as Nihan Yawar, a resident of neighbouring Kulgam district, was travelling with his father for some personal work when he was hit by bullets fired by the terrorist at Padshahi Bagh bridge in Anantnag's Bijbehara area.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

MHA orders probe into Parliament security breach

MHA orders probe into Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The committee will probe the reasons for the breach in security, identify lapses, and recommend further action.

CRPF cautions people against fake photos aimed at spreading hatred

CRPF cautions people against fake photos aimed at spreading hatred

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Officials said a number of such photographs of badly mutilated bodies were being circulated and the development was brought to the notice of force officials after which the advisory was issued.

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

'Why Is Modi Not Sacking Biren Singh?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'We are in a dilemma if the central government supports this ethnic violence and Biren Singh.'

CEC Rajiv Kumar gets Z-security after intelligence report

CEC Rajiv Kumar gets Z-security after intelligence report

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The government has provided Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with a Z-category VIP security cover of armed commandos in view of potential threats against him, official sources said on Tuesday.

CRPF jawan, 2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

CRPF jawan, 2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated.

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The camp had been set up recently with a view to enhance security in this militancy-infested district due to the ongoing Panchayat elections.

CRPF to pull out from Baramulla

CRPF to pull out from Baramulla

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday night decided to replace the paramilitary, central reserve police force (CRPF) with Jammu and Kashmir armed police (JKAP) in Baramulla town, after one more youth died in the CRPF firing in the town.

Fasting commandant, barking dogs averted major attack on CRPF camp

Fasting commandant, barking dogs averted major attack on CRPF camp

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The dogs, who are fed regularly by the CRPF personnel, continued to bark, giving the personnel an idea that there were people hiding in a particular area.

CRPF truck overturns near Dantewada

CRPF truck overturns near Dantewada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

The truck carrying troopers of 168 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force met with an accident in Datewada few hours after midnight on Sunday.

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Thirteen Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including two officers were killed in a Maoist attack in the Chintagufa area in Chhattisgarh's Sukhma while they were on an area domination exercise. According to reports, the attackers used locals as human shields to prevent CRPF retaliation.

CRPF inducts 500 women personnel to counter protesters in Kashmir

CRPF inducts 500 women personnel to counter protesters in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The women, after their 45-day induction training and combat-stress inoculation, will be deployed in the valley to tackle stone-pelters and protestors, including women.

Maoists fire at Chhattisgarh CRPF camps

Maoists fire at Chhattisgarh CRPF camps

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Maoists are at it again. According to reports, the Naxals fired at CRPF camps in Dantewada, Bijapur and Narayanpur districts of Chhattisgarh late Wednesday night.

CRPF wants to withdraw from Bastar

CRPF wants to withdraw from Bastar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has expressed a desire to withdraw from all interior locations of the worst-hit Naxal area of Bastar in Chattisgarh, a move opposed by the state police. Official sources, who referred to this wish by CRPF, said the para-military force has also approached Chhattisgarh Police to provide security to its camps at Narayanpur where 27 security personnel were killed in a Naxal ambush recently.

Naxals used villagers to distract us: Injured CRPF jawan

Naxals used villagers to distract us: Injured CRPF jawan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

He said in most of the Naxal attacks, it has been noticed that villagers were used as human shields by the insurgents during the gun battle.

Naxals mutilated CRPF personnel's bodies

Naxals mutilated CRPF personnel's bodies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The brutal face of Naxals who killed 27 Central Reserve Police Force personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh came out when they slit open throats and smashed the heads of some of the security men.