News for 'Central Reserved Paramilitary Force'

Haryana sanctions land for RAF battalion in Nuh amid communal violence

Haryana sanctions land for RAF battalion in Nuh amid communal violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The sanction to hand over the plot of about 50 acres in Indri village of Nuh to the Rapid Action Force came earlier this week.

2 BSF personnel die of COVID-19; 41 news cases reported

2 BSF personnel die of COVID-19; 41 news cases reported

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The total number of infections or active cases in the 2.5 lakh personnel strong force now stand at 193 now. Two jawans have recovered.

ED conducts raids in Karnataka MUDA case involving Siddaramaiah

ED conducts raids in Karnataka MUDA case involving Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The MUDA office in Mysuru and some other locations are being raided by the federal probe agency officials along with an escort of a central paramilitary force, the sources said.

Kuki-Zo body writes to Shah for judicial probe into killing of 10 youths

Kuki-Zo body writes to Shah for judicial probe into killing of 10 youths

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

A leading Kuki-Zo organisation in Manipur has demanded a judicial probe into the killing of 10 youths in a gunfight with the CRPF, raising questions about the paramilitary force's neutrality. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) also reiterated its demand for a separate administration for the Kuki-Zo community in the state, where ethnic violence between Kuki tribals and Meiteis has claimed over 250 lives since May last year. The ITLF claimed the post-mortem reports showed the youths were shot from the back, suggesting they were not engaged in a gunfight when they were killed. The organisation further alleged that CRPF personnel stationed nearby refused to intervene during an attack on Zairawn village, where a woman was killed. The ITLF has called for a political solution to the ongoing conflict, urging the Union Home Minister to consider a separate administration for the Kuki-Zo people.

'It's Cold-Blooded Murder'

'It's Cold-Blooded Murder'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Look at the post mortem reports. Every body (of the 10 Kuki-Zo youth who were killed) has almost 12 bullet marks on it.' 'Why do they have to fire so much even if they wanted to kill them?' 'One or two shots would be enough to kill them. Why then they had to fire so many bullets on them?'

3 CRPF men killed in terrorist strike in Sopore

3 CRPF men killed in terrorist strike in Sopore

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The terrorists fired at a check post that was jointly being manned by troops of CRPF's 179th battalion and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, they said. This is the third attack against the paramilitary force in the Kashmir valley within a week.

In-house hiring test only in Hindi-English, never in regional languages: CRPF

In-house hiring test only in Hindi-English, never in regional languages: CRPF

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The force "never faced any problem with regard to participation of candidates due to language problems," the spokesperson said.

Agnipath: Veterans fail to find govt jobs after retirement

Agnipath: Veterans fail to find govt jobs after retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Even as Union ministers allay misgivings over Agnipath, figures show a meagre 2.4 per cent of the ex-servicemen who applied for a government job could get one as the Centre and the states have been unable to recruit against the reserved quotas. Public sector undertakings (PSUs), ministries, and officials of Sainik Boards have blamed it on the lack of skill among ex-servicemen. They say veterans' inability to qualify in selection exams is one of reasons for this. Also, non-recognition of qualifications obtained from the military are reasons why their recruitment has remained significantly low, pushing them towards low-skill jobs.

No President's Police Medal for Gallantry given out this year

No President's Police Medal for Gallantry given out this year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A total of 901 police personnel drawn from the CAPFs and state forces have been awarded various service medals, including for gallant action, on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, the Union home ministry said Wednesday.

Terrorists fire upon bullet-proof bunker of CRPF in Pulwama

Terrorists fire upon bullet-proof bunker of CRPF in Pulwama

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

At least six to eight bullets were fired by unidentified terrorists at the CRPF post with the personnel deployed on law and order duty in the area.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan guns down 4 colleagues with AK-47 rifle

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan guns down 4 colleagues with AK-47 rifle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As per preliminary information, constable Reetesh Ranjan fired at his colleagues with his service weapon, an AK-47 rifle, the official said.

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation for 2nd day running

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation for 2nd day running

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the security situation in Manipur for the second consecutive day, directing officials to focus on restoring peace and order in the state. The situation has been volatile following protests and violence after the recovery of bodies of women and children. Shah also ordered the deployment of 5,000 paramilitary troops to assist the state government in handling the situation.

In one year, about 800 brave men lost their lives

In one year, about 800 brave men lost their lives

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Around 800 police and paramilitary personnel sacrificed their lives in the past one year during operations or attacks on them with Central Reserve Police Force topping the list with 191 such cases.

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Monday, July 18, 2022.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The MHA asked all state governments to set up a committee for examining requirements of central armed police forces by keeping in view the internal security, intelligence inputs and availability of central forces in nearby locations.

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has claimed 258 lives since May last year, the state government's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh said on Friday.

New bulletproof jackets to suit Indian conditions

New bulletproof jackets to suit Indian conditions

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The new lot of 59,000 bullet proof jackets being procured for the paramilitary forces will ensure enhanced protection from bullets fired from AK series rifles and enable troops operate better even in humid conditions.

Security increased outside Rahul Gandhi's residence

Security increased outside Rahul Gandhi's residence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The Delhi Police has stepped up security outside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's residence following an intelligence input of disturbance by right wing groups, sources said on Wednesday.

Centre withdraws VIP security cover of Mukul Roy

Centre withdraws VIP security cover of Mukul Roy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

He had a contingent of about 22-24 armed CRPF commandos who used to move with him every time he travelled in West Bengal.

Four killed, 14 injured in Srinagar

Four killed, 14 injured in Srinagar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as ITBP chief, Thaosen new CRPF head

Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as ITBP chief, Thaosen new CRPF head

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The appointments committee of the cabinet headed by the prime minister had on October 1 issued the order for the appointment of Singh who has service till December 2024.

In PHOTOS: The CRPF goes to adventure school

In PHOTOS: The CRPF goes to adventure school

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The country's largest paramilitary force -- the Central Reserve Police Force -- is literally going to 'school' as the force has recently created six new institutions to hone the operational and intelligence gathering skills of its troops.

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Some candidates in these two states have been provided security till the poll process ends.

Postal dept offers package for recruitments

Postal dept offers package for recruitments

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Moving beyond selling application forms, the Department of Posts has started offering a complete package to agencies and companies for their recruitment process.

CRPF officer from Manipur gets lone President's police medal for gallantry

CRPF officer from Manipur gets lone President's police medal for gallantry

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The 39-year-old officer was bestowed with the PPMG, the highest police gallantry award, for skillfully killing a terrorist holed up in a building in Kashmir on June 21, 2020, officials said.

Heart attack, malaria killed three times more CRPF men than ops

Heart attack, malaria killed three times more CRPF men than ops

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Thrice the number of Central Reserve Police Force jawans fell prey to depression, heart attack and malaria than were killed in anti-Naxal operations across the country between 2009-2013, a parliamentary panel has found.

BSF, CRPF troops sleep-deprived, dissatisfied: IIM study

BSF, CRPF troops sleep-deprived, dissatisfied: IIM study

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Troops of the country's two largest paramilitary forces -- the Central Reserve Police Force and the Border Security Force -- are suffering from acute shortage of sleep and are highly dissatisfied as they are deprived of leave and medical care benefits, a government sponsored study by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, has said

'Treat Naxals like terrorists, not insurgents'

'Treat Naxals like terrorists, not insurgents'

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The audacious strike on top Congress leaders by a Naxal battalion in Chhattisgarh on Saturday has proved that the left-wing extremists have no intention of pausing their armed struggle against the government. An official of the Central Reserve Police Force, the paramilitary force which has been deployed across Naxalism-hit areas, explained the situation on the ground to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Delhi's Lodhi Road where Jundal is lodged turns fortress

Delhi's Lodhi Road where Jundal is lodged turns fortress

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

A round-the-clock three-tier security ring has been thrown around the special cell office of the Delhi police where the prize catch in 26/11, Sayed Zabiuddin alias Abu Jundal of the Lashker-e-Tayiba, has been kept.

CRPF to stay on in troubled Nandigram

CRPF to stay on in troubled Nandigram

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The Governor had visited Nandigram on Sunday to assess the situation after CPI-M's 'recapture' of the area and said that wrong-doers must not be exonerated and the CRPF should continue there for some more time.

Srinagar encounter ends, both militants killed

Srinagar encounter ends, both militants killed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The 20-hour gunfight between militants and security forces came to an end on Thursday when the forces gunned down the two militants holed up in a hotel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.Earlier, the forces gained control over the ground and first floor of the hotel and continued the fierce gunfight with the holed up militants.A CRPF trooper as well as a civilian, who was being evacuated from the hotel, was injured during the encounter.

870 troops join CRPF to be deployed for anti-Naxal ops

870 troops join CRPF to be deployed for anti-Naxal ops

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Over 870 freshly trained recruits today joined the Central Reserve Police Force and a majority of them will be deployed for anti-Naxal operations in various Maoist-affected states.

20-hour Srinagar encounter ends; 2 militants killed

20-hour Srinagar encounter ends; 2 militants killed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The 20-hour gunfight between militants and security forces came to an end on Thursday when the forces gunned down the two militants holed up in a hotel at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

IAF, ISRO to help Centre in fighting Naxals

IAF, ISRO to help Centre in fighting Naxals

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The Indian government will launch an offensive against Naxals in various states later this year using Indian Air Force helicopters for movement of troops and satellite images to carry out surgical strikes.

CRPF personnel face rape charges in Bengal village

CRPF personnel face rape charges in Bengal village

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Women in Birhandi village of West Bengal's West Midnapore District lodged a complaint on Saturday with the sub divisional officer at Jhargram, accusing security personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force of sexually assaulting them.Corroborating their charges, several villagers claimed that paramilitary forces tortured them during the anti-Maoist operations and they allegedly raped ten women in the village.

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.

Voting for Tura parliamentary bypoll begins

Voting for Tura parliamentary bypoll begins

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Voting for Meghalaya's Tura parliamentary constituency bypoll began on a peaceful note Thursday where over 5.26 lakh voters in three districts of Garo hill region are expected to exercise their franchise.

CWG venues have been secured: Delhi Police

CWG venues have been secured: Delhi Police

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Delhi Police chief Y S Dadwal has personally taken charge of the deployment of over 1 lakh personnel drawn from the city police, Central Reserve Police Force, Rashtriya Rifles and other paramilitary forces to ensure that all loopholes are plugged. =

Railways may seek CRPF help in Naxal-hit areas

Railways may seek CRPF help in Naxal-hit areas

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

In the wake of a series of Maoist attacks on trains and rail infrastructure, the railway ministry is likely to seek deployment of paramilitary forces like the Central Reserve Police Force to guard its tracks and property in the Naxal-hit areas.