News for 'CRPF'

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.

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.

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

They can call on 24x7 toll free number 14411 or send an SMS at mobile no: 7082814411 'for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties or harassment'.

PHOTOS: Modi, Rahul pay tribute to slain CRPF men

PHOTOS: Modi, Rahul pay tribute to slain CRPF men

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The mortal remains of the Central Reserve Police Force jawans killed in the audacious attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir were brought to New Delhi on Friday evening in an Indian Air Force plane, officials said.

4 Naxals killed, 2 CRPF jawans injured in Jharkhand

4 Naxals killed, 2 CRPF jawans injured in Jharkhand

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

At least four Naxals were killed and two CRPF jawans were injured following an encounter with security forces in Taimara Ghati on NH-33 in Ranchi on Friday morning.

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.

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Security forces tightened their cordon around a forest area in the higher reaches of Doda district on Tuesday evening following an encounter with hiding terrorists, officials 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.

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.

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

"Four terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing and the suicide attack was foiled," an official said.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Five army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

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'.

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.

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The women bikers of the CRPF, BSF and SSB exhibited the strength of Indian values, including yoga.

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.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

CISF replaces Delhi Police for Parliament security after breach

CISF replaces Delhi Police for Parliament security after breach

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Both the new and the old Parliament complex and their allied buildings will be brought under a comprehensive security cover of the CISF which will also have the existing elements of Parliament Security Service (PSS), the Delhi Police and the Parliament Duty Group (PDG) of the CRPF, the sources said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Denied leave, CRPF jawan kills DIG

Denied leave, CRPF jawan kills DIG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The jawan reportedly told the police that he shot at the official, as he was frustrated over denial of leave to him.

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.

Ban on construction, diesel cars lifted in Delhi as air quality improves

Ban on construction, diesel cars lifted in Delhi as air quality improves

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Preventive measures are in place and the forecast suggests further improvement, said the statutory body responsible for forming air pollution reduction strategies for the region and their implementation.

Drunk CRPF trooper kills 6 colleagues, officer

Drunk CRPF trooper kills 6 colleagues, officer

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

The alleged shooter was gunned down after a four-hour drama by other CRPF personnel last night, preventing any further casualties. According to sources in the force, an altercation broke out between Singh and other CRPF men over the quantity of food being wasted in the company mess.

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.

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.

Maoists fire at CRPF unit at Dantewada

Maoists fire at CRPF unit at Dantewada

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Maoists on Wednesday late night opened fire on five separate CRPF camps in quick succession in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, triggering gunbattles, but there was no immediate report of casualties.