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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The CRPF assists states and Union Territories in maintaining law and order and internal security. It is composed of the Central Reserve Police Force (Regular) and Central Reserve Police Force (Auxiliary).
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Operation Chhatru: Encounter between security forces and terrorists in J&K; gunfight under wayA joint operation by the J&K police, Army, and CRPF in Kishtwar's Kuchal area led to an encounter with terrorists on Wednesday. The gunfight erupted after terrorists fired upon the security forces..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K's Rajouri: Army opens fire after suspicious movement near LoC; massive search operation under wayArmy troops initiated firing upon detecting suspicious activity near the Line of Control in Rajouri, triggering extensive search operations across multiple locations in Poonch, Samba, and Kathua..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IED blast kills CRPF jawan near Jharkhand border in OdishaA CRPF assistant sub-inspector, Satyaban Kumar Singh, lost his life in an IED explosion in Odisha's Sundargarh district during an area domination exercise near the Jharkhand border. The incident..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Security tightened at Amarnath Yatra: Surveillance drones, bomb squads deployed; 50,000 CRPF personnel to secure routeHeightened security measures, including surveillance drones and increased CRPF deployment, will safeguard the Amarnath Yatra following a recent terrorist attack. The 38-day pilgrimage will see..IndiaTimes - Published | |
50k CRPF troops, drones, bomb squads & canine teams to guard Amarnath yatrisIn response to a recent terrorist attack, the Amarnath Yatra will see unprecedented security measures, including nearly 50,000 CRPF personnel, surveillance drones, and bomb disposal squads. The 38-day..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CRPF jawan held for spying: NIA raids 15 locations over leaked classified info to PakistanThe NIA conducted searches across 15 locations in 8 states, investigating a CRPF personnel, Moti Ram Jat, accused of sharing classified information with Pakistani intelligence officers. Jat, now..IndiaTimes - Published | |
NIA arrests CRPF personnel for sharing sensitive information to PakistanThe accused had been sharing classified information related to national security with Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023.DNA - Published | |
CRPF officer killed by lightning while conducting anti-Naxal opIn a tragic incident, a senior CRPF officer lost his life, and three others sustained injuries due to a lightning strike during an anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand's Saranda forests. The deceased, M..IndiaTimes - Published | |
How Army acted on specific intel to neutralise 6 terrorists in J&KSecurity forces in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully neutralised six terrorists in two separate anti-terror operations in Kelar and Tral areas over the past 48 hours. The joint operations by the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Chhattisgarh CM celebrates success with jawans, localsChhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited Galgam village, celebrating the success of Operation Karegutta Hills, which eliminated 31 Maoists and seized a large cache of arms. Sai commended the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shah checks on securitymen hurt in Operation BlackforestHome Minister Amit Shah visited AIIMS Trauma Centre to check on CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police personnel injured during the 21-day anti-Naxal operation ‘Blackforest’. The operation in the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In raid on Red fort, Belgian Malinois dies of bee attackIn a tragic incident during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh, CRPF K9 Rolo, a Belgian Malinois, succumbed to a massive bee sting attack. The brave dog, part of the 228th battalion, was..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Stung in the line of duty: CRPF sniffer dog Rolo dies after bee attack in Chhattisgarh anti-maoist operationIndiaTimes - Published | Four dead as bus falls into Poonch gorgeA passenger bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district resulted in the tragic loss of four lives, including an Army soldier on leave, and left over 40 individuals injured. The bus, en route..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jammu CRPF constable dismissed for marrying Pakistani cousin appeals for justiceCRPF constable Munir Ahmad was dismissed for allegedly concealing his marriage to a Pakistani woman, despite claiming he informed the department and his wife's long-term visa was pending. He appealed..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Sought and received permission': Dismissed CRPF jawan on marrying Pakistani womanA CRPF jawan, Munir Ahmed, is contesting his dismissal after being accused of concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national, despite claiming he received official permission. Ahmed asserts he..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pahalgam attack aftermath: CRPF sacks jawan over marriage to Pakistani womanIndiaTimes - Published | CRPF soldier terminated for helping Pakistani wife overstay in India, violating service conduct rulesCRPF jawan dismissed for hiding marriage to Pakistani woman and letting her overstay in India, raising security concerns.DNA - Published |
'Detrimental to national security': CRPF jawan dismissed for hiding marriage to Pakistani womanCRPF jawan Munir Ahmed has been dismissed for concealing his marriage to a Pakistani national, a move considered a threat to national security. Ahmed, serving with the 41st battalion, was terminated..IndiaTimes - Published | HC order brings back Pakistani woman from Attari for reunion with CRPF trooper husbandMeenal Ahmed Khan, a Pakistani national, was reunited with her CRPF trooper husband in Jammu after the J&K high court intervened to prevent her deportation. She entered India on a tourist visa and..IndiaTimes - Published |
175 detained in anti-terror operations following Pahalgam terror attackFollowing the Pahalgam terror attack, police in Anantnag district, South Kashmir, have detained 175 suspects. Extensive search-and-cordon operations are underway with the collaboration of the Army and..IndiaTimes - Published | Total breakdown of governance: NCWA National Commission for Women committee found that communal violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad had a devastating impact on women and girls, highlighting a complete breakdown of governance. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
CRPF backbone of mission to eliminate Naxalism by March next year, says ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised the CRPF for significantly curbing Naxal influence, confining them to a few districts and aiming to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026. He highlighted the crucial..IndiaTimes - Published | CRPF dismantles 167 illegal bunkers in Manipur since ethnic violence beganIndiaTimes - Published |
Govt slashes security for wife of Manmohan SinghThe security detail for Gursharan Kaur, wife of the late ex-PM Manmohan Singh, has been downgraded from Z-plus to Z by the Centre. This decision followed a recent review by intelligence agencies which..IndiaTimes - Published | Centre downgrades security cover for ex-PM Manmohan Singh's wifeThe Centre has downgraded Gursharan Kaur's security cover from Z-plus to Z, following a review of her threat perception. This change comes after the passing of former PM Manmohan Singh in 2024. CRPF..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC panel records top cop's statement on fire at judge's houseThe Supreme Court commission investigating the March 14 fire at former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma's residence has recorded statements from Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora and other..IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh: 16 Naxalites gunned down, two DRG jawans injured in encounter in SukmaThe exchange of fire began following a joint anti-Naxal operation launched by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Friday.DNA - Published |
Operation Safiyan: Army intensifies hunt for terrorists in J&K’s Kathua, war-like stores foundSecurity forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district intensified their search for remaining terrorists after an encounter resulted in the deaths of four policemen and two Pakistani terrorists. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Body of 4th cop sighted at Kathua encounter site; operation still underwayFour police personnel have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with suspected Pakistani terrorists in the Sufain forest area of Jammu's Kathua district. The operation, involving the J&K Police's SOG,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Two security personnel injured as Naxalites trigger IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s BijapurTwo security personnel were injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district amid ongoing anti-Naxal operations. Security forces, including the CRPF and CoBRA..IndiaTimes - Published | CRPF sub-inspector killed, jawan injured in Jharkhand IED blastIndiaTimes - Published |
Pak terrorist killed in Kashmir, first of 2025Security forces in Kashmir's Handwara district neutralized a Pakistani terrorist during a gunfight. The operation, which involved J&K police, the Army, and CRPF, was based on intelligence inputs. This..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Army, JK Police, CRPF launch joint search operation at Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora; 2 heldOne Pistol, one Pistol Magazine, two Hand Grenades, one AK Magazine, and other ammunition were recovered by the security forces in the joint operation that was held on Wednesday.DNA - Published |
Terrorists attack Army patrol vehicle in RajouriTerrorists attacked a patrol vehicle of 9 J&K Rifles near Phul village in Rajouri district, Jammu. No casualties have been reported. Security forces, including the Army, police, and CRPF, are..IndiaTimes - Published | Arms, ammo recovered from Reasi forestSecurity forces recovered a stash of arms and ammunition, including four AK-47 magazines and 268 rounds, from a forest in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was launched by Reasi Police..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K: Joint review meeting held in Kashmir to enhance security measuresA joint security review meeting was convened in Kashmir on Friday to improve coordination between Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF. Focus was on enhancing counter-insurgency operations, intelligence..IndiaTimes - Published | Meet Poonam Gupta, CRPF officer, who got married at Rashtrapati Bhavan in historic ceremony, watch herePresident Murmu also attended the event, blessing the couple on their special dayDNA - Published |
Pulwama Attack 6th Anniversary: Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to martyrs, says Modi govt determined to 'destroy' terroristsPakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad targeted a bus ferrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on February 14, 2019, in Pulwama, killing 40 jawans.DNA - Published | CRPF jawan opens fire, kills 2 colleagues before shooting self in ManipurIndiaTimes - Published |
DNA Verified: Is Rashtrapati Bhavan hosting a wedding for the FIRST time? Know truth hereRashtrapati Bhavan will be hosting a wedding of CRPF officers Poonam Gupta and Avneesh Kumar on February 12.DNA - Published | Meet Poonam Gupta, CRPF officer, who will become first person to get married at Rashtrapati Bhavan on...The event will be attended by a limited number of family members and close friends, with strict security checks in place for all attendeesDNA - Published |
CRPF jawan shoots wife, dies by suicideA CRPF constable, 35-year-old Ravikant Verma, shot his wife Renu, 32, before turning the gun on himself in Bhopal. The tragic event unfolded early Thursday, leaving their two minor children devastated...IndiaTimes - Published | Assam top cop Gyanendra Singh appointed new DG of CRPFGyanendra Pratap Singh, currently the Director General of Assam Police, is appointed as the new Chief of the Central Reserve Police Force. Singh is set to take charge after overseeing Republic Day..IndiaTimes - Published |
IPS Gyanendra Pratap Singh appointed as new director general of CRPFGyanendra Pratap Singh, currently DGP of Assam police, is appointed as the new DG of CRPF. He will take charge after the Republic Day celebrations in Assam. Singh's tenure lasts until November 30,..IndiaTimes - Published | 3 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, weapons and explosives recoveredIn Bijapur's National Park area, police found three Maoists bodies and a significant cache of weapons and explosives. The discovery followed an IED attack that injured a CRPF jawan. Ongoing search..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh: Three Naxalites killed in Sukma encounter; security forces defuse 2 improvised explosiveIn Chhattisgarh, three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces involving the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, and CRPF’s CoBRA unit. This incident comes after an IED..IndiaTimes - Published | CRPF ASI dies by suicide in J&K’s ReasiA 55-year-old CRPF assistant sub-inspector from Bihar's Patna shot himself dead with his service weapon in Katra, J&K's Reasi district, at a makeshift CRPF picket along the Tarakote route. Colleagues..IndiaTimes - Published |
30 years on, Srinagar's 'biggest' security bunker dismantledIn a significant move, one of the oldest security bunkers in Srinagar's Safakadal area, built in the early 1990s by the BSF, is being dismantled. Local residents have welcomed the move, noting that it..IndiaTimes - Published | UP cadre IPS Vitul Kumar appointed as DG of CRPFCentre has assigned senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar to officiate as Director General of CRPF following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on Dec 31. Kumar, currently Special DG of CRPF, will serve..IndiaTimes - Published |
