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New CRPF Headquarters with modern facilities likely to be ready by December 2026

The Central Reserve Police Force's new headquarters in New Delhi is nearing completion. This expansive facility is expected to be operational by the end of December this year. The modern building will consolidate various scattered branches of the large paramilitary force. Construction began in 2019, with a revised completion target…

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Operation Sohan launched by Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police neutralise two terrorist in Udhampur, search ongoing

Two terrorists suspected to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad were killed during Operation Sohan in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The joint operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF began after intelligence inputs indicated terrorist presence in the Brattal area. Security forces continue search and surveillance…

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CRPF appoints IPS officer Sanjukta Parasor as the first female Inspector General of CoBRA unit

Sanjukta Parasor becomes the first woman to lead CRPF's elite CoBRA commando unit. She is a 2006-batch IPS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. The CoBRA unit was established to combat Left Wing Extremism and insurgency. Commandos have been credited with successful jungle warfare operations against Naxals. V K Birdi also…

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Jammu & Kashmir: Army kills one terrorist in forest area of Budgam; hunt on for second

A Pakistani terrorist was killed in a Budgam encounter on Friday. Security forces are still searching for a second suspect believed to be injured. The operation began after tracking suspicious movement patterns in the Pir Panjal range. Troops trekked for ten hours to reach the isolated encounter site. An AK…

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CRPF forms 10-member core group after suicides hit five-year high

The CRPF established a ten-member core group to address personnel self-harm incidents. This group will review suicide cases and suggest preventive measures for future incidents. The force recorded fifty-nine suicides in 2025, the highest in five years. Most deaths occurred while personnel were actively on duty, impacting constabulary members significantly.…

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CRPF bunker vehicle overturns after collision with truck in Jammu and Kashmir, minor injuries reported

A Central Reserve Police Force bunker vehicle overturned after a collision with a truck in Qazigund. Some CRPF personnel sustained minor injuries and were taken for immediate medical treatment. Earlier, two people died and five were injured in a boulder incident in Doda. The heavy impact caused significant damage to…

The Economic Times

Search operations underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, Reasi, Kathua

Security forces initiated search operations across several Jammu districts on Tuesday. This action followed reports of suspected individuals moving in Udhampur and Reasi. Police and CRPF teams launched a cordon-and-search in Udhampur after a door knock incident. Additional operations were conducted in Reasi forests and Kathua border villages. These ongoing…

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CRPF suicides hit five-year high in 2025; constabulary accounts for over 80%

CRPF suicides hit a five-year high of 59 in 2025, with constables most affected. Most deaths occurred while personnel were actively on duty, sources indicated. Home issues combined with service rigors are largely linked to these tragic incidents. Over 281 personnel took their lives between 2021 and July 2026. The…

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'Work fearlessly, I'll take responsibility': CRPF chief to personnel amid pellet gun row

CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh has stepped forward, reassuring his personnel of their authority to act without fear in difficult situations. He took responsibility for the legitimate actions they take, especially in light of recent scrutiny regarding the Rapid Action Force's methods. Following the protest incident, a detailed assessment…

The Economic Times

RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests: Official records

Police records detail the use of non-lethal munitions during a protest march. The Rapid Action Force fired plastic pellets and tear gas shells near Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties have targeted the government over the use of force against protesters. The Delhi Police stated claims of using pellets against peaceful protesters…

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Indian authorities ‘blame single officer’ for use of controversial pellet gun on protesters

Serious injuries to Gen Z protesters that appeared consistent with pellet gun use became a major rallying cry for the ‘cockroach’ movement

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4 victims, 1 pattern: July 20 injuries put RAF’s ‘sensitive policing’ motto and manual under spotlight

Six days after the July 20 crackdown near Parliament, neither the CRPF nor its Rapid Action Force wing has clarified whether their personnel fired pellet guns at protesters. As of publication, the force has neither publicly confirmed nor denied their use, even as The Indian Express reported that an internal…

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TMC's Sagarika Ghose seeks Rajya Sabha debate on force used against NEET protesters

TMC MP Sagarika Ghose seeks Rajya Sabha adjournment to discuss alleged excessive force against NEET protestors. She cited reports of pellet gun injuries and assaults on students during a peaceful demonstration. Ghose questioned the authorization and protocols for using such weapons by security forces. Delhi Police denied using pellet guns,…

The Economic Times

RAF launches probe into actions of its personnel during Delhi student protests

The Rapid Action Force is investigating claims of excessive force during student demonstrations. Officials are verifying events and incidents where personnel faced attacks. Social media videos showing the use of pellet guns are being reviewed. The force's standard operating procedure for riot control is also under scrutiny. An inquiry will…

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Fourth pellet-like injury after July 20 march: DU student’s family says he may lose an eye

Sahil Lochab, a 22-year-old from Najafgarh, is undergoing treatment to save vision in his right eye. A student at Delhi University who works part-time and is preparing to sit the Delhi Police recruitment exam, he was part of the July 20 march, carrying the Tricolour, when – by his own…

The Economic Times

Mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp, torches vehicles after search operation conducted in Manipur

A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur's Senapati district Tuesday night. They hurled stones and vandalized the paramilitary force's district town camp. Three vehicles belonging to security personnel were set on fire during the incident. This occurred after an area domination and search operation was conducted by Assam…

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Security tightened on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway amid ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

In view of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, security arrangements along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway have been significantly strengthened to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims as well as the general public.

The Economic Times

LeT terrorist killed in ongoing operation in J&K's Shopian

A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist was killed in Shopian on Wednesday. Security forces launched an operation in Meemandar orchards after spotting suspects. The slain terrorist, Zakir Ahmad Ganie, joined the LeT's offshoot in 2023. Forces continue searching for another suspect named Latif in the area. Three over-ground workers were also apprehended in…

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LeT terrorist Zakir Ganai killed in six-day Shopian operation

A Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Zakir Ganai, was killed in Shopian after a six-day operation. Security forces eliminated the terrorist following a Jammu and Kashmir Police tip-off. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter. Ganai, a category C terrorist, had been active since 2023. He had joined The…

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Two CRPF inspectors clear every round of promotion exam, then failed over forearm tattoo: Delhi HC refuses relief despite tattoo removal; tattoos went unnoticed since joining

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions filed by two CRPF inspectors who were declared medically unfit for promotion to Assistant Commandant solely on account of tattoos on their right forearms. The court held that both officers, as serving personnel, could not claim ignorance of tattoo guidelines, and that subsequent…

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TMC vs TMC: Security forces deployed as Ritabrata faction takes over Kolkata party headquarters; Mamata loyalists cry foul

The internal conflict in the Trinamool Congress escalated Friday after heavy CRPF and Kolkata Police deployment outside the party's Metropolitan state office. The lockdown followed claims that a rebel group led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee had taken control of the headquarters. The move came a day after…

The Economic Times

Fire breaks out in J-K's Poonch, nearly a dozen shops gutted

A major fire ravaged nearly a dozen shops in Poonch district's Bufliaz market early Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, spread rapidly through wooden and tin structures. Locals, aided by army and CRPF personnel, initiated firefighting efforts before the fire services arrived.

The Economic Times

Jammu and Kashmir: Joint anti-terror operation by Indian Army,Police and CRPF enters fourteenth day in Rajouri

Security forces continue a major anti-terror operation in Rajouri's dense forests. The operation, now in its fourteenth day, involves the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Intensive search and combing operations are underway to track suspected terrorists. Security forces are maintaining a strong cordon and monitoring the area…

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Jammu & Kashmir: Security forces intensify anti-terror search in Gambhir Mughlan forests of Rajouri

Security forces are conducting an intensive anti-terror operation in the Gambhir Mughlan forest area of Rajouri, J-K. The Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF are involved. The operation aims to track suspected terrorists. Meanwhile, Rajouri has recorded 45 forest fire incidents recently. Officials hope recent rainfall will reduce fires.

The Economic Times

Joint anti-terror operation 'Sheruwali' enters its twelfth day in Manjakote sector of Rajouri district, Jammu Kashmir

A joint anti-terror operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s cordon entered its twelfth day on Wednesday in the dense forest areas of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district following intelligence inputs on suspected terrorist activity.…

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