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Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Shots were fired at Owaisi's car on February 3, 2022 in Uttar Pradesh following which two persons were arrested and arms were also recovered.

ED raids Raj Cong leader, Punjab AAP MLA in Rs 48,000 cr PACL scam

ED raids Raj Cong leader, Punjab AAP MLA in Rs 48,000 cr PACL scam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Rajasthan Congress leader and former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas and Punjab AAP MLA Kulwant Singh as part of a money laundering probe linked to the Rs 48,000-crore PACL Ponzi scam. Khachariyawas, who served as a minister in the Ashok Gehlot government, claimed the ED action was politically motivated due to his criticism of the government. Singh, a real estate promoter, is reported to be Punjab's richest MLA with assets worth Rs 1,000 crore. The ED has been investigating the PACL scam since 2015, alleging that the company defrauded investors of Rs 48,000 crore through fraudulent investment schemes.

Powerful blast in Kashmir, five injured

Powerful blast in Kashmir, five injured

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

Five paramilitary, Central Reserve Police Force troopers were injured, two of them critically, in a powerful blast at Sopore in north Kashmir Baramulla district on Sunday morning.

Protests continue across tense Kashmir

Protests continue across tense Kashmir

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

To curb the spread of violence, authorities on Wednesday clamped a curfew on more areas in south Kashmir, where three youths were killed when Central Reserve Police Force troopers allegedly opened fire during clashes with protestors on Tuesday.

Assam: Mob attacks police station, 2 killed

Assam: Mob attacks police station, 2 killed

Rediff.com25 May 2008

At least two people, including a woman, were killed when police opened fire on a mob that tried to attack a police station at Krishnai in Goalpara district in western Assam. Curfew was clamped in Goalpara after the incident. About ten people, including policemen and Central Reserve Police Force personnel, were injured in the clash. The mob, which stormed the police station, was trying to free ten people who had been arrested by the police on charges of abduction and murder.

Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!

Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

India spends significantly less on defence than could be expected from a country that faces simultaneous armed threats from two hostile neighbours -- China and Pakistan.

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The border guarding force has the maximum confirmed cases of the disease among the Central Armed Police Forces, also known as paramilitary forces.

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'There are 7,000 guns which are in the hands of the armed militia of the Kuki and Meitei communities.'

LeT commander behind attack on CRPF men: JK police

LeT commander behind attack on CRPF men: JK police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday said it has found out the identity of the masterminds behind the fidayeen attack in Srinagar on March 13. Five Central Reserve Police Force troopers and two militants were killed in the attack.

Let The Election Games Begin!

Let The Election Games Begin!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Polling and police officers travel in a boat with election materials to reach to a remote polling station ahead of the first phase of India's general election in the Majuli district, Assam, April 18, 2024.

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.

Maoists strike in Maharashtra: 11 CRPF personnel killed

Maoists strike in Maharashtra: 11 CRPF personnel killed

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

At least 15 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were on Tuesday killed in a landmine blast triggered by suspected Maoists in Pushtola district of Maharashtra. The troops were reportedly travelling in a bus and were going from Pushtola to Gatta for an operational duty when the blast took place, killing them on the spot, CRPF officials said. CRPF chief K Vijay Kumar is currently on a tour of Maharashtra and was in Gadchiroli area.

Paramilitary forces gear up for COVID-19 vaccine

Paramilitary forces gear up for COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Around 25,000 total of all paramilitary paramedics and doctors will be vaccinated in the first phase.

SEE: Burqa-clad woman hurls bomb at CRPF camp in JK

SEE: Burqa-clad woman hurls bomb at CRPF camp in JK

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Police said the bomb landed outside the security camp and caused no loss or injuries.

Police official shot dead in J&K

Police official shot dead in J&K

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

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.

Meghalaya: 9 killed, 89 injured in police firing

Meghalaya: 9 killed, 89 injured in police firing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Trouble began in both the places after people, including activists of Garo Students Union, gathered for a rally defying prohibitory orders on the Meghalaya Board of School Education issue.

Kashmir: CRPF personnel shoots self

Kashmir: CRPF personnel shoots self

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Fayaz Ahmad Dar, shot himself with his service rifle inside battalion headquarters of Central Reserve Police Force at Chrar-e-Sharief, a police spokesman said.

Blast rocks Srinagar, two injured

Blast rocks Srinagar, two injured

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

A powerful hand grenade explosion rocked Srinagar on Wednesday evening. According to the police, militants tossed a grenade at a bunker of the paramilitary central reserve police force in the Kawdara area of the old city late today evening."The grenade exploded on the road, after missing the target and injured two civilians, who were taken to hospital for treatment," a senior police officer said.Today's blast in Srinagar comes after months of lull in militant violence.

Chhattisgarh: 10 Naxalites killed in major encounter

Chhattisgarh: 10 Naxalites killed in major encounter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In a separate incident, a commando of the Central Reserve Police Force's jungle warfare unit CoBRA was injured when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED), planted by Naxalites went off in the district, police said.

PSB, Punjab Police in final

PSB, Punjab Police in final

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

The former trounced CRPF while the policemen got the better of Indian Oil in the semi-finals of the \n\nthe Shivaji hockey tournament.

On The Terrorists' Trail In Kashmir

On The Terrorists' Trail In Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

After two men -- who were working Kashmir -- were murdered by terrorists in Shopian district, south Kashmir, the security machinery in the Valley commenced the difficult business of tracking down the killers.

Day after stage removal, Kolkata cops intercept army truck

Day after stage removal, Kolkata cops intercept army truck

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Kolkata Police intercepted a military truck for alleged reckless driving, a day after the army dismantled a TMC protest stage. The incident occurred near the Writers' Buildings, with police citing dangerous driving and traffic violations. Army officials deny any wrongdoing.

Ram temple darshan timings extended amid huge rush

Ram temple darshan timings extended amid huge rush

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The extended timing to offer prayers at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya came into effect on Thursday with 'darshan' being allowed from 6 am as key roads leading to the temple town remained closed to regulate vehicular movement.

CRPF Mumbai gets threat mail naming Shah, Yogi

CRPF Mumbai gets threat mail naming Shah, Yogi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Mumbai received a threat mail a few days ago naming Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the security force has informed the agencies concerned, said CRPF sources.

Curfew in Srinagar after youth killed in police firing

Curfew in Srinagar after youth killed in police firing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A curfew was on Thursday imposed in Srinagar district following the death of a youth in the Central Reserve Police Force firing in Zoonimar area of the city.

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.

10 CAPF companies sent to communal violence-hit Bihar

10 CAPF companies sent to communal violence-hit Bihar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

A total of 10 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been sent to Bihar after violent clashes erupted during Ram Navami celebrations in the state, sources said on Sunday.

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.

Have Naxals abducted CoBra commando in Chhattisgarh?

Have Naxals abducted CoBra commando in Chhattisgarh?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Security agencies are working to ascertain a claim made by Naxals that they abducted a CoBRA commando after the ambush in Chhattisgarh on Saturday that left at least 22 security personnel dead, official sources said

Srinagar tense after youth dies in police firing

Srinagar tense after youth dies in police firing

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Widespread violence and protests rocked Srinagar on Tuesday, as members of various outfits protested the allotment of forest land to Sri Amarnath Shrine Board by the state government.One person, who was critically injured during the protests on Monday, succumbed to his injuries in the Soura Medical Institute late in the night.Feroze's death further fuelled the angry protests in Srinagar. Stone pelting mobs stopped traffic and forced closure of businesses, schools and colleges

398 security personnel killed in J&K since 2014

398 security personnel killed in J&K since 2014

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

918 terrorists were gunned down by security forces during the same period.

CRPF jawan killed, cop hurt in Manipur militant attack

CRPF jawan killed, cop hurt in Manipur militant attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The deceased has been identified as Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar.

Twin blasts rock J&K, 24 injured

Twin blasts rock J&K, 24 injured

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Agniveers, all-women contingent: Many firsts at R-Day parade

Agniveers, all-women contingent: Many firsts at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

An all-women contingent from CRPF, Agniveers and camel-riding women contingent were among the many firsts for a Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path which also marks the first as the venue of the 74th Republic Day.

3 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chh'garh

3 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chh'garh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Three Naxals were killed on Tuesday in a gun-battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's worst insurgency-hit Sukma district.

6 CRPF personnel injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

6 CRPF personnel injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The CRPF team was manning a checkpoint when the grenade attack took place.

J-K: Hideout of longest surviving Hizb terrorist busted

J-K: Hideout of longest surviving Hizb terrorist busted

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The hideout was dismantled by police in collaboration with the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a meticulously planned operation in Paribag area of Bhadat Saroor, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, Khalil Poswal said.

3 Jaish terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

3 Jaish terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed and four security forces personnel injured during an encounter in the Pantha Chowk area in Srinagar on Friday, December 31, 2021.

What you can expect at this year's R-Day parade

What you can expect at this year's R-Day parade

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

For the first time, NSG commando will participate in the parade.