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J&K: Three CRPF men killed in militant strike

J&K: Three CRPF men killed in militant strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Three paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force troopers were killed and two others including a CRPF jawan and a woman wounded in a hit-and-run attack in north Kashmir's apple-rich Sopore town in Baramullah district this evening.

Sukma encounter: CRPF trooper died after bleeding for over 7 hours

Sukma encounter: CRPF trooper died after bleeding for over 7 hours

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The CRPF constable bled for 7 hours and trudged a distance of 9 km to the base camp before succumbing to his injuries in the Maoist attack in Chattisgarh bringing to the fore the need for speedy evacuation of the injured in anti-Naxal operations.

Mizoram: CRPF jawan jailed for molesting girl

Mizoram: CRPF jawan jailed for molesting girl

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was remanded to Kolasib district jail on Wednesday after he allegedly molested a girl in Bairabi in the Kolasib district of Mizoram.

Fidayeen attack CRPF camp in Srinagar; cop killed

Fidayeen attack CRPF camp in Srinagar; cop killed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

One policeman was killed and six civilians were injured when a group of heavily armed fidayeen (suicide bombers) attacked a paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force camp located in Lal Chowk, at the heart of Srinagar, on Wednesday afternoon.A senior police official said the militants hurled grenades and opened indiscriminate fire at the paramilitary CRPF troops on Wednesday afternoon and tried to force their entry inside the camp. However, the CRPF guards retaliated.

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry.

JK: 4 CRPF men killed in militants' ambush

JK: 4 CRPF men killed in militants' ambush

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed and two others injured in a military ambush in North Kashmir's Sopore Wednesday afternoon.

HM backs CRPF, says its role in encounter transparent

HM backs CRPF, says its role in encounter transparent

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Amid controversy over the anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh, Home Minister P Chidambaram on said CRPF's role in the encounter was "transparent" and "upfront" but he was "deeply sorry" if any innocent person has been killed.

CRPF, Army XI in last eight

CRPF, Army XI in last eight

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

Both teams made the grade via the tie-breaker in the Beighton Cup.

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

CRPF rally to shock Indian Airlines

CRPF rally to shock Indian Airlines

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

They take on Punjab and Sind Bank in the final of the DCM Shriram hockey tournament.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

Terrorists attack CRPF bunker in JK, 4 injured

Terrorists attack CRPF bunker in JK, 4 injured

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Four people, including three paramilitary central reserve police force troopers were injured, when terrorists attacked a CRPF picket guarding the State Bank of India building in the north Kashmir's Sopore town on Friday afternoon with a hand grenades and gunfire.

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan of the specialised COBRA unit was killed and a Deputy Commandant injured in a fierce encounter with Maoists at Chiklam village in Jharkhand's Naxal-hit Ghatsila sub-division on Wednesday.

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Jha, a fearless officer of the country's largest paramilitary force, led a lethal anti-Naxal operation on July 3 last year in Jamui district of Bihar.

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.

Srinagar: 5 CRPF jawans, 2 ultras killed in terror attack

Srinagar: 5 CRPF jawans, 2 ultras killed in terror attack

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

In the first suicide attack in Kashmir in three years, terrorists stormed a Central Reserve Paramilitary Force camp in Bemina area of the city, killing five jawans and injuring seven others. The two militants, who carried out the attack, were also killed.

No celebrations, BJP to dedicate MCD win to slain CRPF jawans

No celebrations, BJP to dedicate MCD win to slain CRPF jawans

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Delh BJP chief Manoj Tiwari said that the every heart is filled with grief over the killing of 25 CRPF men in Sukma and the party will not celebrate the victory.

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.

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.

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.

Amid unrest, Manipur gets new police chief

Amid unrest, Manipur gets new police chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Senior IPS officer Rajiv Singh, belonging to the neighbouring Tripura cadre, was on Thursday appointed as the new director general of police of Manipur.

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.

CJI At The Red Fort

CJI At The Red Fort

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Cameras were focused on Chief Justice of India Justice Dr Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Nehama village of Kulgam following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Thursday, the officials said.

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.

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

CAPF constable exam to be held in 13 regional languages

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

In addition to Hindi and English, the question paper will be set in 13 regional languages -- Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Manipuri and Konkani.

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Municipal corporations penalise late property tax payments. 'Penalties can include attachment of properties, bank accounts, rent and other movable assets," says Anand Moorthy, co-founder, Square Yards.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.