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Indian dog breeds to be deployed in police duties soon

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.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

Centre to withdraw Rapid Action Force from Manipur

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…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

ED probes money laundering in sand mining business

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.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up

The number of recoveries submitted before the Supreme Court contradicts the claims made by the Manipur government officials and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Haryana communal violence | Death toll rises to six; Chief Minister Manohar Lal seeks additional Central forces

Death toll in Haryana communal violence rises to six; 116 arrested. Chief Minister Manohar Lal says sporadic incidents controlled, normalcy restored. Search operations under way to arrest those responsible.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

822 companies of Central Armed Police Forces for West Bengal panchayat polls

The Ministry of Home Affairs on July 3 agreed to the deployment of an additional 485 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as well State Armed Police Forces for the West Bengal panchayat polls. A communication in this regard was sent to the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC)…

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Supreme Court seeks detailed ground report even as Manipur Government insists situation is “improving, though slowly”

A three-judge Bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud ordered the Manipur Government to file an updated status report detailing the actual situation on the ground before July 10, the next day of hearing.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

WBSEC order on deployment of Central forces sparks confusion, outrage

Less than a week before polling is scheduled for West Bengal panchayat elections, an order by the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC), which has no mention of Central forces being deployed at the polling booths, has created confusion and outrage in the State’s political circles.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Need to maintain utmost vigil along international borders: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a Chintan Shivir with CAPFs and NSG stressed upon the need to have utmost vigilance along the international borders to ensure zero infiltration and smuggling of drugs and arms.

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Panchayat poll in West Bengal on July 8

The panchayat poll in West Bengal will be held in a single phase on July 8, State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha said on Thursday. The election will be held for three-tier panchayats across 20 districts and two-tier panchayats in hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023