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The Congress demanded a Parliament discussion on the alleged use of metal pellets against student protesters during the July 20 demonstrations and asked Home Minister Amit Shah to explain the police action, citing a medico-legal report and seeking accountability
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear pleas by a former IPS officer and two injured persons seeking action over alleged pellet firing during the CJP-led NEET protest. The petitions also seek restrictions on use of metallic projectiles and allege police excesses
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CRPF dominated the women's taekwondo competition with four gold medals, while CISF led the men's standings at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games. Assam Rifles, BSF and Arunachal Pradesh also featured prominently in the provisional medal standings
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The Sashastra Seema Bal emerged overall Wushu champions at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games in Hyderabad, winning 10 gold medals. CRPF finished second and ITBP third, while BSF and CRPF claimed the women's and men's Sanda titles respectively
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The Supreme Court awarded back wages, revised pension benefits and Rs 10 lakh in litigation costs to a retired CRPF officer, holding that prolonged administrative lapses damaged his career. However, it declined to grant him promotion to the rank of inspector general
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Two more persons were arrested in connection with the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. A joint team of the NIA, Manipur Police and CRPF carried out the operation as efforts continue to trace other accused
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Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district during a joint search operation, recovering 246 rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun ammunition before destroying the hideout. No arrests were made in connection with the recovery
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A 50-year-old CRPF jawan from Assam was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Kota Railway Station. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the cause of death after a post-mortem found no visible external injuries
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The joint anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district entered its third day on Monday as security forces intensified efforts to trace two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in orchards, tightening the cordon and deploying additional personnel to prevent their escape.
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Gunshots were reported during a cordon and search operation in Shopian’s Saidpora area on Saturday evening. Security forces launched the operation after intelligence inputs about terrorist presence. Reinforcements were rushed, and searches are ongoing.
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More than 250 CRPF Assistant Commandants received their first promotion after waiting 14-15 years, following Supreme Court intervention and resolution of service issues. Officials said the long-delayed promotions will boost morale and trigger advancement opportunities across lower ranks in the force
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Amit Shah reviewed preparations for the Amarnath Yatra, directing a strong multi-layered security grid along the route using CAPFs, J&K Police, and advanced surveillance. He emphasized technology use, coordination among agencies, and safety measures for pilgrims and tourist areas
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The Centre has approved deployment of two CRPF CoBRA battalions in Manipur to conduct operations against armed groups amid ongoing ethnic tensions. The move aims to strengthen security efforts as authorities work to restore lasting peace in the violence-hit state
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Security forces continued ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri’s dense forests for the third day to track suspected terrorists. Army, police, and CRPF used drones, sniffer dogs, and additional troops after brief exchanges of fire, suspecting two to three militants hiding locally
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Kendrapara (Odisha): A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother in Odisha's Kendrapara district after his parents scolded him for his alcohol addiction, police said. According to the police, Bijay Sahoo returned home in Patuni village on Saturday night in an inebriated condition and got scolded by his parents.
In a fit of rage, Sahoo allegedly tried to assault his 74-year-old father Nabaghan Sahoo, a retired CRPF jawan. However, his mother, Hiramani Sahoo, intervened and got hit on her head with a wooden plan
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Security forces continued a joint anti-terror operation in Rajouri’s Ghambir Mughlan forests for the second day, cordoning off the area after terrorists opened fire. Army, J&K Police, and CRPF intensified surveillance; no casualties reported as search operations remain underway
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is largely free from Naxalism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and Northeast insurgency, while promising rapid development in Bastar and urging acceptance of surrendered Maoists into mainstream society
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A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital
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Security forces in Pulwama arrested a terror associate, recovering arms, ammunition and explosives during a joint operation. Jammu and Kashmir Police said a case under UAPA and Arms Act has been registered
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The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections recorded a 61.11 per cent voter turnout till 1 p.m. Allegations of threats, violence and EVM irregularities surfaced in some areas, while central forces maintained strict vigil across polling booths in the state