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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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Denied leave, CRPF jawan kills DIG

Denied leave, CRPF jawan kills DIG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The jawan reportedly told the police that he shot at the official, as he was frustrated over denial of leave to him.

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.

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.

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.

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

On Pulwama attack anniversary, officials say terror ecosystem wiped out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Kumar also said in the last three years, the Jaish-e-Mohammed has been "wiped out" in the Kashmir Valley. Only seven to eight terrorists are active now, he said.

Drunk CRPF trooper kills 6 colleagues, officer

Drunk CRPF trooper kills 6 colleagues, officer

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

The alleged shooter was gunned down after a four-hour drama by other CRPF personnel last night, preventing any further casualties. According to sources in the force, an altercation broke out between Singh and other CRPF men over the quantity of food being wasted in the company mess.

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.

Maoists fire at CRPF unit at Dantewada

Maoists fire at CRPF unit at Dantewada

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Maoists on Wednesday late night opened fire on five separate CRPF camps in quick succession in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, triggering gunbattles, but there was no immediate report of casualties.

Militants kill two CRPF jawans in Valley

Militants kill two CRPF jawans in Valley

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Two paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force troopers were killed in a militant strike in north Kashmir's Pattan town on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad highway on Wednesday morning.

Fear still stalks CRPF-protected Nandigram

Fear still stalks CRPF-protected Nandigram

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Though the situation is returning to normal with schools, shops and markets reopening and people returning to their homes, the fear of violence is palpable among the locals.

Javed Akhtar pens song for CRPF; Prez to unveil it

Javed Akhtar pens song for CRPF; Prez to unveil it

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar has penned a patriotic and valour-filled song for the country's largest paramilitary force CRPF, which is celebrating its 75th year of raising this year.

CRPF undergoes gradual change under Vijay Kumar

CRPF undergoes gradual change under Vijay Kumar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

With the Central Reserve Police Force getting a new boss at its helm, the force is undergoing a gradual change with focus on building a better team spirit and training. K Vijay Kumar, the recently appointed CRPF Director General, has informally introduced a system of training called the 'One Minute Drills'.

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.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture ceremony.

CRPF to replace BSF in Kashmir Valley

CRPF to replace BSF in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

The Central Reserve Police Force will replace the Border Security Force in the hinterland of the Kashmir Valley for counter-insurgency operations by March.

CRPF gets new chief days after Sukma attack

CRPF gets new chief days after Sukma attack

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Bhatnagar is expected to take charge of the CRPF later this week as he is on an official assignment in Indonesia in the capacity of NCB DG.

CRPF jawan killed in grenade blast in Guwahati

CRPF jawan killed in grenade blast in Guwahati

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force was killed and seven others, including three CRPF men and a few civilians, injured in a powerful grenade explosion at Paltan Bazaar in Guwahati near the Assam State Transport Corporation bus stop on Saturday night.

No ammunition fired in Kashmir today: CRPF

No ammunition fired in Kashmir today: CRPF

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Central Reserve Police Force Director General Vikram Srivastava on Monday claimed that his force has not fired a single bullet since Monday morning in violence-hit Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir.Interacting with the media, Srivastava said, "No ammunition has been fired by the CRPF at the funeral procession. Our basic position is that we are there to assist the state police."He said that the CRPF personnel are helping out the Jammu and Kashmir police.

Kashmir: Militants kill two CRPF men

Kashmir: Militants kill two CRPF men

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

How CRPF is winning over tribals in Naxal-hit Sukma

How CRPF is winning over tribals in Naxal-hit Sukma

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The jawans are helping farmers in ploughing their fields

Assam: Militants kill 2 CRPF men

Assam: Militants kill 2 CRPF men

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Two CRPF personnel were killed on the spot in the attack, while the SP had a close shave. Four other CRPF men and a commando of Assam Police were also injured in the incident.

Gaya: CRPF personnel killed in encounter with Maoists

Gaya: CRPF personnel killed in encounter with Maoists

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

A Central Reserve Police Force personnel was killed and five others were wounded in an armed encounter with Maoists near Panchrukhia forests on the borders of Gaya and Aurangabad districts, CRPF Deputy Inspector General Umesh Kumar said on Sunday.

Naxals slit throats of dead CRPF jawans

Naxals slit throats of dead CRPF jawans

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The brutal face of Naxals who killed 27 Central Reserve Police Force personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh has been exposed with the throats of some of the hapless victims found slit and heads of a couple of them smashed.

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

CRPF DG K Durga Prasad said the terrorists were clean shaven and that "shows" that they were fidayeen attackers.

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF commandos killed in IED blast

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF commandos killed in IED blast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Two Central Reserve Police Force commandos were killed in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district early on Tuesday.

Bihar: CRPF astt commandant held for leaking info to Maoists

Bihar: CRPF astt commandant held for leaking info to Maoists

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The Bihar police have arrested a Central Reserve Police Force assistant commandant in Gaya district on Thursday night, on charges of leaking information to Maoist guerillas and for his nexus with them, police sources have said.

Srinagar: Militants hurl grenade near CRPF camp

Srinagar: Militants hurl grenade near CRPF camp

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Suspected militants made an abortive attempt to hurl grenade at a police party outside a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Srinagar on Friday, officials said.

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

On Monday, five Army personnel were killed and five injured when heavily armed terrorists hurled a grenade and opened indiscriminate fire on two army vehicles around 3.30 pm on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar mountainous road near Badnota village, about 150 km from the district headquarters Kathua.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

'Fatigue in CRPF men in Chhattisgarh due to long posting'

'Fatigue in CRPF men in Chhattisgarh due to long posting'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Home ministry officials, who visited Chhattisgarh after the massacre of 25 CRPF men by Naxals, have found that the majority of 45,000 paramilitary personnel undertaking the high-risk anti-Naxal operations in Bastar region have been posted there for over three years.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was killed and another injured in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday. The gunfight broke out between the ultras and CRPF personnel in Alpal Metta village in Sukma district when a CRPF team along with the Chattisgarh police force went to the region for area domination, said Additional Director General of Police Ram Niwas.