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The CRPF will commemorate the 40th anniversary of its first all-women battalion on September 25 in New Delhi. The force, which now has six women-only battalions and over 10,000 women personnel, will felicitate serving and veteran women personnel
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IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar has been appointed as the Inspector General of the CRPF's elite CoBRA jungle warfare unit, making her the first woman to lead the 10-battalion-strong force. She succeeds 1996-batch officer Danesh Rana
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A suspected Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter with the Army, J&K Police and CRPF in Budgam, officials said. Security forces recovered an AK rifle and continued searches for another suspected terrorist, believed injured and hiding in the area
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A video purportedly showing four suspected terrorists scaling Ramtund Peak in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has triggered a major anti-terror search operation. Army, police and CRPF personnel have been deployed to comb forests and mountainous terrain, with no contact reported yet
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Security forces launched a joint search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district after a guard reported suspicious movement near an under-construction tunnel. J&K Police, SOG and CRPF personnel searched forest areas, with no casualties or exchange of fire reported so far
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President’s Colours to Puducherry Police during a ceremony held amid heightened security. Over 1,000 security personnel were deployed, traffic restrictions imposed and drones banned. Shah also visited the Arunachaleswarar Temple and Ramana Maharshi Ashram
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A suspicious vehicle fled a security checkpoint on the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban after allegedly ignoring stop signals and warning shots. Police, CRPF and Army launched a joint search operation as the incident raised security concerns along the Amarnath Yatra route
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A CRPF officer allegedly shot two colleagues dead and injured another before killing himself at a CRPF camp in Assam's Nagaon district. Police and CRPF officials have launched an inquiry into the incident, while the injured personnel remains under treatment
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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