News for 'CRPF'

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

Gaya: CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter

Gaya: CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was killed and 10 security personnel were injured in an encounter with Maoists in Balthar forests of Bihar's Gaya district on Sunday.

Over 160 IEDs recovered during anti-Naxal op in Bihar

Over 160 IEDs recovered during anti-Naxal op in Bihar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The patrol team first found 13 pressure IEDs and later recovered 149 such bombs, weighing about one kilogram each, from a nearby cave in the area.

Jharkhand: Maoists storm CRPF camp

Jharkhand: Maoists storm CRPF camp

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Over 4,000 rounds were fired by the CRPF jawans in the gun battle that lasted over four hours.

1 CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand

1 CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

A CRPF commando was killed in an encounter with Naxals in the jungles of Giridih district of Jharkhand on Friday.

Buddhia's feat brings worries to CRPF

Buddhia's feat brings worries to CRPF

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Buddhia's cartilages could face serious wear and tear, ultimately affecting his normal growth.

CJI At The Red Fort

CJI At The Red Fort

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Cameras were focused on Chief Justice of India Justice Dr Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.

Militants attack CRPF event in Kashmir, kill sub-inspector

Militants attack CRPF event in Kashmir, kill sub-inspector

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force was killed and another critically injured in a militant attack at Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon.

Naxals ambush CRPF party, kill 4 jawans in Chhattisgarh

Naxals ambush CRPF party, kill 4 jawans in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Four Central Reserve Police Force jawans were killed and as many injured when Naxals ambushed a road opening party of the security forces in Maoist-hit Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, the police said.

Murder: 4 CRPF men suspended in JK

Murder: 4 CRPF men suspended in JK

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

An assistant commandant and three other personnel of paramilitary, central reserve police force (CRPF) have been suspended and a murder case registered by the local police in the killing of a carpenter in village Kheegam in south Kashmir Pulwama district Wednesday evening.

2 CRPF personnel martyred in militant attack in Kashmir

2 CRPF personnel martyred in militant attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including an officer, were killed in a militant attack in Sangam area of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir.

J&K: 13 CRPF jawans injured in grenade attack

J&K: 13 CRPF jawans injured in grenade attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Militants hurled grenade near a police station in the old city area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, reports Mukhtar Ahmad/Rediff.com from Srinagar.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF sub-inspector killed in Naxal-triggered blast

Chhattisgarh: CRPF sub-inspector killed in Naxal-triggered blast

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The jawans inadvertently stepped over a pressure IED, triggering the blast that left SI B S Bist and head constable Sudhakar injured.

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The arrest, the first of a sitting chief minister, came hours after the Delhi high court refused to grant protection to the AAP national convenor from any coercive action by the agency.

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

This will be newest less lethal ammunition the force has introduced to tackle crowds.

CRPF jawan arrested for vandalising Periyar statue in TN

CRPF jawan arrested for vandalising Periyar statue in TN

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The CRPF said Kumar was under treatment at a force hospital in Hyderabad since February 12 for 'schizophrenia'.

Amid unrest, Manipur gets new police chief

Amid unrest, Manipur gets new police chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Senior IPS officer Rajiv Singh, belonging to the neighbouring Tripura cadre, was on Thursday appointed as the new director general of police of Manipur.

Killing of jawans by Naxal does not qualify as 'human right violation': CRPF

Killing of jawans by Naxal does not qualify as 'human right violation': CRPF

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The CRPF gave this response while refusing to share its inquiry report into the incident with an RTI applicant.

Terrorist behind bid to target CRPF convoy arrested

Terrorist behind bid to target CRPF convoy arrested

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A CRPF vehicle had suffered slight damage when a Santro car went up in flames after an explosion at Tethar village, seven km from Banihal, shortly after a Jammu-bound convoy crossed the Jawahar Tunnel, the gateway to Kashmir valley.

6 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal blast

6 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal blast

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Six Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including an inspector, were killed in a landmine blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Friday. The incident occurred on a state highway when the CRPF team was proceeding on an anti-Naxalite operation from Konda to Narayanpur at around 11 am, CRPF spokesman Ajay Chaturvedi said.

CRPF, which lost 25 jawans, is without full-time chief for over 2 months

CRPF, which lost 25 jawans, is without full-time chief for over 2 months

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Post K Durga Prasad's retirement as the last full-time chief of the Central Reserved Police Force on February 28, the Union home ministry had appointed Additional DG Sudeep Lakhtakia to hold the charge in "additional" capacity.

Manmohan Singh, wife get Z+ VIP CRPF security cover

Manmohan Singh, wife get Z+ VIP CRPF security cover

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Singh and his wife have been accorded the cover with a strength of about 45 armed commandos who will guard them round-the-clock at their residence on 3, Motilal Nehru Road and during their movement across the country.

Militants attack CRPF camp in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured

Militants attack CRPF camp in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The attack came a week after eight CRPF jawans were killed and 20 others injured on Saturday in a militant ambush on a convoy in Pampore town in Pulwama district, the highest single-incident casualty in three years in the state.

Two houses torched in Manipur, curfew relaxed by an hour

Two houses torched in Manipur, curfew relaxed by an hour

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Two abandoned houses were set on fire by unidentified people in Manipur's Imphal West district in the early hours of Wednesday, an official said.

Meat shop attacked in Gurugram, police deny communal violence links

Meat shop attacked in Gurugram, police deny communal violence links

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The stones shattered the window glass of the meat shop. Mohammad Javed, who runs the shop on rent, suffered minor injuries in the attack, they said.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

After ambush, Naxals take away CRPF jawans' weapons

After ambush, Naxals take away CRPF jawans' weapons

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

An assortment of sophisticated weaponry belonging to security personnel, including 10 AK-series rifles, were carried off by the Naxals from the site of the encounter on Monday in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh which left 14 Central Reserve Police Force jawans dead and over a dozen others injured.

CRPF officer killed in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh

CRPF officer killed in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

A CRPF officer was on Saturday killed in an encounter with suspected Naxalites in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh.

Was CRPF's movements leaked to Naxals in Dantewada?

Was CRPF's movements leaked to Naxals in Dantewada?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

"It is certain that the information about their movement was leaked. Somewhere or at some stage this has happened. The boys were doing a surprise non-operational movement and hence were in mufti. We are looking into it," CRPF Director General K Durga Prasad said.

'Owe my second life to my mother', says CRPF commando abducted by Naxals

'Owe my second life to my mother', says CRPF commando abducted by Naxals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

For Central Reserve Police Force commando Rakeshwar Manhas patience was the key to his survival as he spent five days in a Chhattisgarh jungle after being taken captive by Naxals following an ambush that killed 22 members of his team.

CRPF gets new chief days after Sukma attack

CRPF gets new chief days after Sukma attack

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Bhatnagar is expected to take charge of the CRPF later this week as he is on an official assignment in Indonesia in the capacity of NCB DG.

7 CRPF men injured in militant attack in Srinagar

7 CRPF men injured in militant attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Seven Central Reserve Police Force troopers were injured in a militant attack in Rainawari in Srinagar on Wednesday morning.

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

In addition to Hindi and English, the question paper will be set in 13 regional languages -- Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Manipuri and Konkani.

2 killed, 10 injured as Maoists blow up CRPF vehicle

2 killed, 10 injured as Maoists blow up CRPF vehicle

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Two Central Reserve Police Force jawans were killed while 10 were injured, five of them critically, when Maoists blew up a mini-bus carrying them in Gaya district on Tuesday evening.

Naxal hand ruled out in CRPF jawan's beheading

Naxal hand ruled out in CRPF jawan's beheading

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The Raipur police has ruled out involvement of Naxals in the beheading of the jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force, contrary what newspapers reported on Monday morning.

Militants target CRPF camp in Shopian, 4 killed

Militants target CRPF camp in Shopian, 4 killed

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Unidentified militants opened fire at the CRPF camp at Gagran in Shopian, 52 km from Srinagar, at around 1.00 pm and the security personnel retaliated, Inspector General of CRPF, Nalin Prabhat told PTI.

Javed Akhtar pens song for CRPF; Prez to unveil it

Javed Akhtar pens song for CRPF; Prez to unveil it

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar has penned a patriotic and valour-filled song for the country's largest paramilitary force CRPF, which is celebrating its 75th year of raising this year.

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

CRPF DG K Durga Prasad said the terrorists were clean shaven and that "shows" that they were fidayeen attackers.

Protester hit by CRPF vehicle dies, shutdown in Srinagar

Protester hit by CRPF vehicle dies, shutdown in Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kaiser Bhat, 21, a resident of the Fatehkadal area of Srinagar, was injured when the security forces vehicle allegedly hit him and another youth during the protests in the Nowhatta area of the city on Friday.

AP: Harassed CRPF cop kills self

AP: Harassed CRPF cop kills self

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

A CRPF constable shot himself dead with his service weapon in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday apparently due to harassment by his seniors.