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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.

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.

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.

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.

Terrorists shoot dead Sikh worker from Punjab in Srinagar

Terrorists shoot dead Sikh worker from Punjab in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

In the first targeted killing of the year, terrorists on Wednesday shot dead a worker from Punjab while another sustained injuries in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar, officials said.

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.

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.

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops deployed in Naxal areas, J-K

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops deployed in Naxal areas, J-K

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Over 1,000 police personnel have been awarded with different categories of gallantry and service medals on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, a government statement said Thursday. This includes 277 gallantry medals.

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.

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Nine people including three women were killed and 33 injured as a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening, police said, as political leaders cutting across party lines strongly condemn the dastardly attack.

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.

ED raids Delhi Minister in money laundering probe

ED raids Delhi Minister in money laundering probe

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided the premises of Delhi Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raaj Kumar Anand and some others as part of a money laundering probe, official sources said.

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

'Jai Shri Ram, ban gaya kaam': Rebel Cong MLAs return to HP

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The returnees also included three independent MLAs, who too had landed in Panchkula on Tuesday after casting their votes in the Rajya Sabha election.

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'.

Roses And Guns

Roses And Guns

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Security forces help tribal woman in labour pain to safely reach hospital.

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.

Top Maoist commander among 6 killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Top Maoist commander among 6 killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Six Naxalites, including "deputy commander" Punem Nagesh, his wife, and another female cadre, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, a police officer said.

Coming Movies In March

Coming Movies In March

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

After the lull in January and February when only a handful of movies hit the screens, it's going to be a rather crowded March in the theatres.

'Mild blast' reported near Army outpost in Jorhat, Assam

'Mild blast' reported near Army outpost in Jorhat, Assam

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A "mild blast" took place near the army station in Assam's Jorhat district on Thursday evening, a defence official said.

Parliament's ex-security chief points fingers at lapses

Parliament's ex-security chief points fingers at lapses

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Speaking to PTI, Rao said this kind of incident could have been avoided had the recommendations of a committee headed by then Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appointed after the 2001 Parliament attack incident, been implemented.

Assam Rifles personnel withdrawn from a Manipur checkpoint

Assam Rifles personnel withdrawn from a Manipur checkpoint

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The withdrawal of Assam Rifles comes at a time when several groups of women in valley districts launched a demonstration on Monday, demanding the removal of the paramilitary force from the ethnic strife-torn northeastern state.

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.

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.

SC upholds CBI probe against Shahjahan Sheikh, expunges HC remarks

SC upholds CBI probe against Shahjahan Sheikh, expunges HC remarks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In a setback to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed its plea challenging a Calcutta high court order transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Sandeshkhali, allegedly by supporters of the now suspended TMC local strongman Shahjahan Sheikh.

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.

Villagers Train To Tackle Terrorists

Villagers Train To Tackle Terrorists

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Central Reserve Police Force personnel provide arms training to Village Defence Committee members near the Line of Control in the Mendhar area of Poonch.

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.

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.

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Cong targets Modi over Malik's Pulwama attack revelations

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

"Vishwaguru has created a new model of democracy where there are symbols and buildings of democracy but the soil of democracy is now missing," he said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10 year old killed in IED blast by Maoists in Jharkhand

10 year old killed in IED blast by Maoists in Jharkhand

Rediff.com19 May 2023

A 10-year-old boy was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by CPI-Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singbhum district exploded, a senior police officer said on Friday.

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.

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.