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CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals in Chh'garh

CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals in Chh'garh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The incident occurred a day after Naxals ambushed a team of security forces, killing four BSF personnel.

CRPF cautions people against fake photos aimed at spreading hatred

CRPF cautions people against fake photos aimed at spreading hatred

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Officials said a number of such photographs of badly mutilated bodies were being circulated and the development was brought to the notice of force officials after which the advisory was issued.

CRPF truck overturns near Dantewada

CRPF truck overturns near Dantewada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

The truck carrying troopers of 168 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force met with an accident in Datewada few hours after midnight on Sunday.

CRPF jawan, 8-yr-old boy killed by terrorists in Anantnag

CRPF jawan, 8-yr-old boy killed by terrorists in Anantnag

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The boy, identified as Nihan Yawar, a resident of neighbouring Kulgam district, was travelling with his father for some personal work when he was hit by bullets fired by the terrorist at Padshahi Bagh bridge in Anantnag's Bijbehara area.

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Havaldar killed in JeM attack on CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The camp had been set up recently with a view to enhance security in this militancy-infested district due to the ongoing Panchayat elections.

Fasting commandant, barking dogs averted major attack on CRPF camp

Fasting commandant, barking dogs averted major attack on CRPF camp

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The dogs, who are fed regularly by the CRPF personnel, continued to bark, giving the personnel an idea that there were people hiding in a particular area.

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Thirteen Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including two officers were killed in a Maoist attack in the Chintagufa area in Chhattisgarh's Sukhma while they were on an area domination exercise. According to reports, the attackers used locals as human shields to prevent CRPF retaliation.

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.

Maoists fire at Chhattisgarh CRPF camps

Maoists fire at Chhattisgarh CRPF camps

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Maoists are at it again. According to reports, the Naxals fired at CRPF camps in Dantewada, Bijapur and Narayanpur districts of Chhattisgarh late Wednesday night.

CRPF jawan, 2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

CRPF jawan, 2 terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated.

CRPF wants to withdraw from Bastar

CRPF wants to withdraw from Bastar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has expressed a desire to withdraw from all interior locations of the worst-hit Naxal area of Bastar in Chattisgarh, a move opposed by the state police. Official sources, who referred to this wish by CRPF, said the para-military force has also approached Chhattisgarh Police to provide security to its camps at Narayanpur where 27 security personnel were killed in a Naxal ambush recently.

Naxals mutilated CRPF personnel's bodies

Naxals mutilated CRPF personnel's bodies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The brutal face of Naxals who killed 27 Central Reserve Police Force personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh came out when they slit open throats and smashed the heads of some of the security men.

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

A massive search operation is underway to flush out the terrorists, who are believed to have recently infiltrated from Pakistan, they said.

Naxals used villagers to distract us: Injured CRPF jawan

Naxals used villagers to distract us: Injured CRPF jawan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

He said in most of the Naxal attacks, it has been noticed that villagers were used as human shields by the insurgents during the gun battle.

CRPF inducts 500 women personnel to counter protesters in Kashmir

CRPF inducts 500 women personnel to counter protesters in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The women, after their 45-day induction training and combat-stress inoculation, will be deployed in the valley to tackle stone-pelters and protestors, including women.

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said the state government is working towards peace talks and has held several meetings in Assam's Silchar.

3 officers grievously injured in mob attack, says ED, lodges police complaint

3 officers grievously injured in mob attack, says ED, lodges police complaint

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Other officers had to escape from the place without conducting the search to save their lives as the mob became "very violent" and even chased the officials so as to deter them from performing their official duty, it said.

5 arrested for assaulting CRPF jawans in J&K

5 arrested for assaulting CRPF jawans in J&K

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police S P Vaid on Friday lauded the restraint shown by the Central Reserve Police Force jawans who were heckled by some youths in Budgham on Sunday, saying "any armed force in the world would have retaliated with force".

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Police identified the suicide bomber as Adil Ahmed, who officials said joined the Jaish in 2018.

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Terrorists Beware! The WhAP Is Here!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'It is India's first vehicle that can be driven on road, marshy terrain and in water as well.'

CRPF fire warning shots in Srinagar

CRPF fire warning shots in Srinagar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

CRPF personnel on Friday fired warning shots after their vehicle was attacked by a group of stone pelters outside the Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar, officials said.

CRPF jawan shoots 4 colleagues dead, injures another

CRPF jawan shoots 4 colleagues dead, injures another

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The jawans reportedly had a brawl before the fatal incident took place.

Massive op against terrorists on the cards in J-K? DGP meets top Army officer

Massive op against terrorists on the cards in J-K? DGP meets top Army officer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The DGP, along with additional director general of police (law and order) Vijay Kumar and Jammu zone additional director general of police Anand Jain, visited Jammu-based White Knight Corps and interacted with General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, the army said.

Sukma: 2 CRPF jawans injured in blast triggered by Naxals

Sukma: 2 CRPF jawans injured in blast triggered by Naxals

Rediff.com19 May 2017

While they were cordoning-off a forested patch near Pariya village, the Naxals triggered an IED.

Last CRPF personnel leave Nandigram

Last CRPF personnel leave Nandigram

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

The last two companies of Central Reserve Police Force, deployed at the height of violence in trouble-torn Nandigram, have been withdrawn.

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Four personnel were also injured in the Naxal attack and two of them were stated to be critical.

2 CRPF jawans, 7 civilians injured in grenade attack in Kashmir

2 CRPF jawans, 7 civilians injured in grenade attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The loud explosion caused panic among the people, especially those who had come to the weekly flea market, also known as Sunday market, the official said.

CRPF officer feeds needy in village using his savings

CRPF officer feeds needy in village using his savings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The 48-year-old trooper prepares ration packets, using his savings, for the poor in his village.

Mass bunking by CoBRA trainees stumps CRPF

Mass bunking by CoBRA trainees stumps CRPF

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

In an unusual case of 'mass bunking' being confronted by the Central Reserve Police Force, 59 trainee commandos of its elite jungle warfare and counter-Naxal squad Commando Battalion for Resolute Action have gone missing from a train just before they were to report for duty in the Left Wing Extremism-hit theatre of Bihar as part of their first deployment.

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Relatives of a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando held hostage by Naxals after a recent gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district blocked the Jammu-Poonch highway on Wednesday, demanding an assurance from the government for his safe release.

4 CRPF personnel, 2 civilians injured in 3 grenade attacks

4 CRPF personnel, 2 civilians injured in 3 grenade attacks

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

There have been at least six grenade attacks in Kashmir valley, including one at the residence of ruling Peoples Democratic Party MLA Mushtaq Shah, since Friday.

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Over 60% voter-turnout recorded in Haryana polls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The voter turnout recorded in the 2019 assembly polls was around 68 per cent.

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

CRPF probes how 137 men of one battalion contracted COVID-19

Rediff.com5 May 2020

"The coronavirus outbreak in the 31st battalion of the force has been viewed seriously. The Director General (DG) has directed to gear up the force to face the challenge of the pandemic during 'hotspot policing' duties and while rendering other security related tasks," a senior officer said.

Kathua terror attack: How alert villager prevented major tragedy

Kathua terror attack: How alert villager prevented major tragedy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A suspected Pakistani terrorist and a Central Reserve Police Force jawan were killed following the terrorist attack on the village near the International Border (IB) on Tuesday evening, which also left a civilian injured.

CRPF jawan feeds boy in J-K, wins hearts on Twitter

CRPF jawan feeds boy in J-K, wins hearts on Twitter

Rediff.com14 May 2019

A video of Head Constable Iqbal Singh feeding the boy has gone viral on social media and has won plaudits for the security forces operating in Kashmir.

CRPF sub-inspector dies in terrorist attack in Kashmir

CRPF sub-inspector dies in terrorist attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The CRPF personnel, part of road opening deployment, were sitting inside their vehicle at Pantha chowk bypass around 5.50 pm along the Srinagar-Jammu national highway when, terrorists carried out the attack.

J&K: CRPF man commits suicide

J&K: CRPF man commits suicide

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper killed himself with his service rifle inside a CRPF camp at Hariganwan, 40 km from Srinagar in north Kashmir Ganderbal district on Friday.

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A massive manhunt is underway for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives, including a two-year-old, officials involved in the investigation said on Monday.

CRPF win DCM Shriram hockey

CRPF win DCM Shriram hockey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

A goal in each half enabled the policemen beat Punjab and Sind Bank 2-0 in a one-side final.

MHA orders probe into Parliament security breach

MHA orders probe into Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The committee will probe the reasons for the breach in security, identify lapses, and recommend further action.