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Stone pelting cases down in Kashmir post NIA raids: CRPF chief

Stone pelting cases down in Kashmir post NIA raids: CRPF chief

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The anti-militancy operations in the valley would continue.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

SC expunges remarks against sitting judge of Gauhati HC in 2017 verdict

SC expunges remarks against sitting judge of Gauhati HC in 2017 verdict

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

A bench of justices AS Bopanna and PS Narasimha clarified that the rest of the high court judgment would continue to be in force.

In PHOTOS: Militants posed as cricketers to attack CRPF camp

In PHOTOS: Militants posed as cricketers to attack CRPF camp

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Five Central Reserve Police Force troopers and two suicide attackers were among seven persons killed and nine others wounded in a fidayeen attack in the Bemina locality of the Srinagar on Wednesday morning. Those injured included seven CRPF troopers and two civilians. All the injured have been evacuated to hospital for treatment.

CRPF IG, 7 others arrested in recruitment scam

CRPF IG, 7 others arrested in recruitment scam

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The agency also arrested certain other people, including a suspended CRPF constable, a day after conducting searches at 20 locations spread across Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab in connection with the scam, agency sources said.

CRPF demands setting up of 'information cell'

CRPF demands setting up of 'information cell'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

With the expansion of its role in counter-insurgency opertions, the central paramilitary force has already decided to set up a dedicated intelligence apparatus to give more teeth to its operations.

Video aired on TV channels not of 'dying jawan': CRPF

Video aired on TV channels not of 'dying jawan': CRPF

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

A dramatic video footage of a Central Reserve Police Force trooper pleading for help after being wounded in a landmine blast in Bihar's Aurangabad district turned out to be a case of mistaken identity with the force saying on Tuesday that he is not the person who suffered injuries and died later.

CRPF officer, 2 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

CRPF officer, 2 terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

An unspecified number of terrorists fired at the security forces in the area which is close to the historic Jama Masjid.

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A sixth arrest has been made in the Parliament security breach case -- Mahesh Kumawat from Rajasthan's Nagaur who was allegedly in contact with the other accused for the last two years for hatching the conspiracy and had destroyed their mobile phones to get rid of the evidence, police said on Saturday.

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Manipur Police has registered a first information report (FIR) accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week, while the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles 'by any other paramilitary force permanently' from the state.

Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh, CRPF official injured

Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh, CRPF official injured

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

A Central Reserve Police Force official was injured on Monday when Naxals attacked a camp of paramilitary forces in insurgency-hit Sukma district in southern Chhattisgarh.

For the 1st time, CRPF to send over 560 women for anti-Naxal ops

For the 1st time, CRPF to send over 560 women for anti-Naxal ops

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The ambitious plan to deploy such a large number of women personnel in most challenging combat theatres.

J&K: Militants hit CRPF bunker, 4 jawans injured

J&K: Militants hit CRPF bunker, 4 jawans injured

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Terrorists attacked a central reserve police force bunker in Batmallo locality in Srinagar with a powerful hand grenade wounding four troopers on Saturday.

K Vijay Kumar appointed CRPF chief

K Vijay Kumar appointed CRPF chief

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

K Vijay Kumar has been appointed the new director general of the Central Reserve Police Force. Vijay, who was reportedly handpicked by Home Minister P Chidambaram for the job, will replace Vikram Shrivatsava as the CRPF DG.Vijay Kumar is presently the director of the National Police Academy in Hyderabad. He has earlier served in the elite Special Protection Group and was part of the special team to tackle sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, who was later killed in In

Attack on CRPF convoy a desperate attempt to create problems: Rijiju

Attack on CRPF convoy a desperate attempt to create problems: Rijiju

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

On reports about statement given by Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on the incident, Rijiju said, "He has a habit of giving such statements and the whole world is watching. I don't want to make political statements...I think the Ministry of External Affairs and the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) may react to it."

J&K: 2 CRPF soldiers killed in ambush

J&K: 2 CRPF soldiers killed in ambush

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

"A CRPF patrol party was fired upon by terrorists near the bus stand in Sopore town on Monday afternoon, critically wounding two troopers. The injured soldiers succumbed to injuries in the hospital," a senior police officer said. The officer added that terrorists had fired at the CRPF patrol in the town from a close range. The area has now been cordoned off and search operation is underway to trace the terrorists.

Three CRPF men killed, 15 hurt in anti-Naxal op in Sukma

Three CRPF men killed, 15 hurt in anti-Naxal op in Sukma

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Officials said while two commandos, identified as constables Linju N and Fateh Singh had succumbed to their bullet injuries on Thursday, their collegaue Lakshman Singh died on Friday.

Post-Sukma attack, CRPF plans more counter-insurgency ops in Naxal-hit areas

Post-Sukma attack, CRPF plans more counter-insurgency ops in Naxal-hit areas

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Acting Director General of the CRPF, Sudeep Lakhtakia said the ambush has "naturally called for the revision of standard operating procedures" in these areas.

CRPF to appoint Sindhu as Commandant and brand ambassador

CRPF to appoint Sindhu as Commandant and brand ambassador

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Country's largest paramilitary force CRPF has decided to appoint Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu as it's brand ambassador and bestow the honorary rank of Commandant on the ace badminton player. Official sources said the force has moved a formal proposal in this regard to the Union Home Ministry and after getting required sanctions, Sindhu will be honoured and presented the rank badges and camouflage combat fatigues of the CRPF at a ceremonial event.

J&K: 3 CRPF troopers hurt in grenade blast

J&K: 3 CRPF troopers hurt in grenade blast

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

Police said militants attacked a patrol party of the CRPF with a powerful grenade at Habak road crossing on the strategic Srinagar Leh highway.

Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF men killed, 12 injured in Naxal attack

Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF men killed, 12 injured in Naxal attack

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Two officials of the Central Reserve Police Force, including a deputy commandant, were killed and 12 security personnel were injured in a landmine blast triggered by Naxals in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday.

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The PhD scholar is an active member of Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student wing of banned Jammat-e-Islami (JeI).

CRPF, CPM fight on in Nandigram, claims MLA

CRPF, CPM fight on in Nandigram, claims MLA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The Central Reserve Police Force on Monday moved into the interior villages of Garchakraberia and Tekhalibazar in troubled Nandigram shortly after their arrival following reports of fresh violence.

4 CRPF personnel killed as Naxals blow up vehicle in Chhattisgarh

4 CRPF personnel killed as Naxals blow up vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

When the MPV carrying six personnel was around one km away from the camp, ultras triggered a powerful land mine blast, he said.

Maoists storm CRPF camp in Gaya

Maoists storm CRPF camp in Gaya

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Over 100 heavily-armed Maoists on Friday attacked a base camp of Central Reserve Police Force and its Special Armed Force (SAF) inside a forest in Gaya district, sparking a heavy gunbattle.

CRPF to remain at Nandigram till Panchayat polls

CRPF to remain at Nandigram till Panchayat polls

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Clashes resurfaced after four months on Sunday and Monday morning. Guns were allegedly used in the clashes between CPI-M workers and Trinamool Congress-backed Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Committee members, leaving five injured.

Remove CRPF camp at Shopian: Mehbooba to Shinde

Remove CRPF camp at Shopian: Mehbooba to Shinde

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday appealed to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to remove the Central Reserve Police Force camp at Gagran in Shopian district where four persons were killed in firing by the force personnel on Saturday.

Kashmir burns again: CRPF fires at mob; 2 killed

Kashmir burns again: CRPF fires at mob; 2 killed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Security forces opened fire at a violent mob that attacked and torched a Central Reserve Police Force vehicle in north Kashmir's Sopore town on Friday, killing two persons and injuring three others.The security forces were on their way back from Krankshivan locality in Sopore, where two Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants were killed after a fierce gunfight on Friday evening.When the security forces were returning from the encounter site, the angry mob attacked and torched a vehicle.

Chidambaram calls on top CRPF brass

Chidambaram calls on top CRPF brass

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday visited the CRPF headquarters in New Delhi to take stock of the operations in Naxal-hit states.

Militants lob grenade at CRPF camp in J&K, it misses target

Militants lob grenade at CRPF camp in J&K, it misses target

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Militants on Wednesday made an abortive bid to target a CRPF camp in Anantnag district, about 52 kms from Srinagar, by hurling a grenade which exploded by the roadside without causing any damage.

6 CRPF men, 13 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

6 CRPF men, 13 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Six Central Reserve Police Force personnel and 13 Maoists were killed in two separate encounters in Bijapur district, about 565 km from Chhattisgarh, a senior police official said on Monday.

Chhattisgarh: 3 CRPF jawans killed in Naxal attack

Chhattisgarh: 3 CRPF jawans killed in Naxal attack

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

A large number of Naxalites on Monday ambushed a 14-member Central Reserve Police Force party and killed three of them in the hyper-sensitive Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.

Centre bans 14 mobile messenger apps in J-K for spreading terror

Centre bans 14 mobile messenger apps in J-K for spreading terror

Rediff.com1 May 2023

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Pak officer fired at CRPF camp on UN mission

Pak officer fired at CRPF camp on UN mission

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

A Pakistani officer allegedly fired at a Central Reserve Police Force camp, which is part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in violence-hit Liberia, leaving a civilian seriously injured. There were no casualties in the CRPF camp. The incident took place on June 8 in Zwedru, the capital of Grand Gedeh County, one of the 15 counties in the West African country of Liberia.

At Ground Zero,Chidambaram pays homage to CRPF men

At Ground Zero,Chidambaram pays homage to CRPF men

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram will make an on-the-spot assessment and review the situation in Chhattisgarh after the Maoists carried out the deadliest attack and killed 76 CRPF personnel.

JK: Youth shot by CRPF man, protests erupt

JK: Youth shot by CRPF man, protests erupt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Villagers alleged that the youth had been killed by the CRPF trooper without any provocation. CRPF officials said that the trooper had a heated verbal exchange with a group of youths on Wednesday. The CRPF trooper has been taken into custody.

Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed, bombs defused

Manipur: 2 CRPF personnel killed, bombs defused

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

The CRPF personnel were killed on Friday when militants ambushed them in Ukhrul district, official sources said.