The Latest Breaking News from CAPF

“Beating Retreat” is a centuries-old military tradition, which dates back from the days when troops disengaged from battle at sunset. The drumbeats recall the days when troops, billeted in towns and cities, were recalled to their quarters at an appointed time in the evening.

The Beating Retreat ceremony, which takes place at Vijay Chowk in the heart of Delhi, marks the culmination of Republic Day celebrations.

Eastern Army Commander Lt. Gen. Kalita discusses implications of firearms & instability in Manipur & efforts to reduce violence.

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner holds coordination meeting with CAPF personnel for poll-related duties. Both forces to work together in surveillance and checking. ACP-rank officials instructed to make arrangements for accommodation and to exercise caution while discharging duties. Additional CP, District Collector, CAPF officers present.

CAPFs to deploy Indian dog breeds for police duties like sniffing out suspects, narcotics and explosives. Trials of Rampur hound, Himalayan mountain canines, Mudhol hound, Tibetan mastiff underway.

Government considers phased withdrawal of Rapid Action Force from Manipur due to unsuitable exposure to anti-insurgency theatre. 10 companies of RAF deployed in Manipur, along with 36,000 paramilitary forces. 4,500 CAPF personnel sent on request of State govt. Meitei groups demand removal of Indian Army and Assam Rifles from buffer…

ED launches probe into TN govt's sand mining biz; teams search 30+ sites, incl. offices/residences of contractors, officials. CAPF backs ED in investigation into suspected money laundering, GST evasion. Teams check receipts, quantum of sand mined, lorries that purchased sand. Searches halt operations at quarries, sand depots.

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Armed men in police uniforms are a constant challenge for the Central security forces in violence-hit Manipur, a defence source said.

Delhi Police make elaborate security arrangements for G20 Summit to prevent infiltration, terror acts or sabotage. CAPF and NSG assist. Special Commissioner of Police commands security at venues; DCP-rank officer at hotels. Half of Delhi Police involved; arrangements made to avoid inconveniencing common people.

Four personnel of CRPF receive Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award; 11 receive Shaurya Chakra, 76 gallantry awards, including 9 posthumous, for armed forces and CAPF personnel approved by President.