Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): News
20 Nov 2024
CAPF'Hunt underway for Kuki terrorists' who killed 6: Manipur CM
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has promised swift justice after six people, including three women and three children, were abducted and killed by suspected Kuki militants in Jiribam district.
19 Nov 2024
FacebookManipur MLA labels 10 killed in Jiribam encounter as 'martyrs'
A major controversy has erupted in Manipur after Churachandpur MLA Lallian Mang Khaute took to social media to post about the 10 killed in a November 11 encounter.
19 Nov 2024
N Biren SinghManipur violence: Civil society rejects NDA resolution, issues ultimatum
Manipur remains tense following a surge in violence, with an umbrella group of Meitei civil society organisations rejecting resolutions from a National Democratic Alliance legislators' meeting and demanding "concrete steps" against Kuki insurgent groups.
18 Nov 2024
ManipurExplained: What sparked new cycle of violence in Manipur
A new wave of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities has engulfed Manipur's Jiribam district since November 7.
18 Nov 2024
ManipurSix bodies—including toddler, his grandmother—found in Manipur river
Tensions are running high in Manipur after six bodies, including three children, were found in the Jiribam district.
04 Nov 2024
Jammu And KashmirHow biscuits helped eliminate top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in Kashmir
In a recent anti-terror operation in Khanyar, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces neutralized Usman, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander.
03 Nov 2024
AnantnagJ&K: Terrorists hurl grenade near tourism center; 12 civilians injured
Terrorists hurled a grenade near the Tourism Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar, injuring at least 12 civilians.
20 Oct 2024
DelhiWatch: CCTV shows moment huge explosion ripped through Delhi school
CCTV footage of the moment a huge explosion ripped through the wall of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) public school in the Prashant Vihar area of Delhi's Rohini has surfaced.
20 Oct 2024
Haryana PoliceEx-Indian government employee 'wanted' over Pannun assassination plot breaks silence
Vikash Yadav, who has been charged by the United States Department of Justice for allegedly plotting to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has broken his silence.
19 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyCRPF officer killed in terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was killed when terrorists opened fire on a patrol party in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday.
17 Jul 2024
Osama Bin LadenIndia's elite dog squad deployed for security at Paris Olympics
In a first, India's elite "K-9" dog squad from multiple security forces will be deployed to enhance security at the Paris Olympics.
10 Jul 2024
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Ex-CRPF man shoots son for assaulting grandson, arrested
A 68-year-old ex-Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was arrested in Nagpur, Maharashtra, for allegedly shooting his son.
12 Jun 2024
JammuKathua attack: 1 CRPF jawan killed, 2 terrorists gunned down
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed and two terrorists neutralized in an encounter in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir that broke out on Tuesday evening.
03 May 2024
ManipurHigh security in Manipur on anniversary of ethnic clashes
May 3, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur.
01 May 2024
Indian ArmyManipur: Meitei women group frees 11 men detained by Army
A women-led group known as "Meira Paibis" confronted the Indian Army and forced the release of 11 miscreants who had been detained with arms and ammunition in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday.
19 Apr 2024
Intelligence BureauIPS officer Nalin Prabhat appointed as new head of NSG
Seasoned Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG).
19 Apr 2024
BastarCRPF officer severely injured amidst Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha election
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was severely injured on Friday morning during the Bastar Lok Sabha seat polling in Chhattisgarh.
19 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLS elections: Paramilitary officer found dead at Bengal polling station
In a shocking incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was found dead in the restroom of a polling booth in Mathabhanga, Coochbehar, West Bengal.
11 Feb 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsArmed forces recruitment exam in 13 regional languages, says MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday announced that it will conduct the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) constable (general duty) examination in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English.
31 Jan 2024
ChhattisgarhSecurity forces uncover 130-meter-long bunker made by Maoists in Chhattisgarh
Security forces on Wednesday uncovered a tunnel, in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, allegedly dug up by Maoists as part of their guerrilla warfare tactics, reports said.
23 Dec 2023
Indian ArmyJ&K: Army foils infiltration bid in Akhnoor, 1 terrorist killed
The Indian Army on Saturday revealed it foiled a major infiltration attempt by four heavily armed terrorists near the International Border (IB) in Khour of Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor district.
22 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: CRPF issues advisory for troops after Poonch ambush
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has reportedly issued a high alert a day after the death of several Indian Army personnel in a terrorist ambush in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
02 Dec 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra-Telangana water dispute: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam's security given to CRPF
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been handed over the security of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam after tensions between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana intensified over the share of Krishna waters, Deccan Chronicle reported.
17 Nov 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 5 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in Kulgam
At least five Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were reportedly killed in an encounter with security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
28 Sep 2023
ManipurManipur: Mob vandalizes DC office, torches vehicles over students' killing
The violence that erupted on Tuesday in Manipur over the alleged kidnapping and murder of two Meitei students continued on Thursday.
29 Aug 2023
G20 SummitG20 Summit: Paramilitary, undercover cops deployed across Delhi
With the G20 Summit scheduled in Delhi for September 9-10, security measures are being significantly increased across the national capital, involving the Indian Air Force (IAF), Delhi Police, and paramilitary forces.
07 Aug 2023
Amit ShahNearly 1,400 more forces rushed to Manipur amid fresh violence
The Centre has rushed at least 10 additional companies of central troops to Manipur amid a fresh flare-up of violence in the state, the Hindustan Times reported.
02 Jul 2023
Jammu And KashmirPakistan using 'guerilla attacks' on security forces in J&K: Report
Pakistan is changing its tactics to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by sending well-equipped and trained terrorists for "guerilla attacks" on security convoys, camps, and patrols, said a recent Hindustan Times report citing sources in the know.
02 Jul 2023
DelhiDelhi: Temple, dargah demolished in Bhajanpura under tight security
Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) reportedly demolished a dargah and a temple in the Bhajanpura Chowk area under tight security on Sunday morning.
26 Jun 2023
ManipurMore than 70% guns still missing in violence-hit Manipur: Report
Security forces deployed in violence-hit Manipur are facing the tough task of maintaining law and order in the state as they can't operate optimally in tense zones.
30 May 2023
Amit ShahManipur violence: Government announces compensation, jobs for families of deceased
The Centre and the Manipur government on Tuesday announced compensation for families who lost loved ones during the ethnic clashes in Manipur.
06 May 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Encounters underway in Rajouri, Baramulla; 2 terrorists killed
Two terrorists have been reportedly killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as two separate encounters are underway in Rajouri and Baramulla districts, launched on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.
27 Apr 2023
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Intelligence agencies flagged threat letter by Naxals weeks ago
As per the news outlet The Indian Express, Maoists in Chhattisgarh issued a letter last month threatening to attack security forces as retaliation for the ongoing anti-Naxal operations.
10 Mar 2023
RajasthanRajasthan: Widows of Pulwama martyrs detained outside Sachin Pilot's residence
Rajasthan police on Friday detained the widows of three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans, who were martyred in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, from a protest site outside Congress MLA Sachin Pilot's residence, reported India Today.
20 Feb 2023
Jammu And KashmirBarring LoC, Centre considers withdrawing Army from Jammu and Kashmir
Over three years after revoking the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Union government is reportedly mulling withdrawing the Indian Army from the Kashmir Valley entirely, with the exception of the Line of Control (LoC).
26 Jan 2023
Republic Day74th Republic Day: All-women contingent, Indian-made machinery among many firsts
The 74th Republic Day Parade today in Delhi was marked by many firsts.
17 Jan 2023
Rahul GandhiBharat Jodo Yatra: Man breaches security to hug Rahul Gandhi
A man breached security to embrace Rahul Gandhi during the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Tuesday and lunged at him. The person was, however, quickly pulled away from the Congress leader.
01 Jan 2023
Rahul GandhiCongress writes to Shah again over Rahul's Yatra security breaches
The Congress once again wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday over Rahul Gandhi's security arrangements at the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY), just days after the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) claimed that he "violated" multiple guidelines.
29 Dec 2022
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi violated 113 protocols since 2020: CRPF to MHA
Just a day after the Congress claimed security breaches during Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) informed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that the Congress leader had violated "laid down guidelines" on numerous occasions.
27 Dec 2022
SiddharthActor Siddharth alleges harassment by 'CRPF personnel' at Madurai airport
Tamil actor Siddharth has never shied away from standing up against unjust issues and is one of the most outspoken celebrities.
02 Oct 2022
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Policeman killed, CRPF personnel injured in Pulwama terrorist attack
A Jammu and Kashmir Police cop was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man was injured on Sunday after terrorists opened fire on them in Pulwama district.
18 Jul 2022
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Army Captain, JCO killed in accidental blast in Poonch
An Indian Army Captain and a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) were killed in an alleged accidental grenade blast on Sunday night along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials reported on Monday.
08 Nov 2021
Chhattisgarh4 CRPF soldiers killed after colleague opens fire in Chhattisgarh
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier opened fire at a camp in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday, killing four of his colleagues and injuring three others.
21 Oct 2021
Jammu And KashmirCentre sending more troops to J&K as terrorists target civilians
The Centre will reportedly send more troops to Jammu and Kashmir as the union territory has witnessed increased terror activity targeting civilians.
17 Sep 2021
Narendra ModiAs CM, Modi understood seriousness of climate crisis: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Narendra Modi was the first chief minister in the country to understand the seriousness of the climate change phenomenon.
08 Aug 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: NIA conducts raids in terror funding case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday conducted raids at more than 45 locations in 14 districts across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror funding case.
22 Apr 2021
Trinamool CongressWest Bengal election: TMC worker shot at; party blames CRPF
A worker of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal was shot at on Thursday as the state voted for the sixth phase of the Assembly elections, the party said, blaming the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for the incident.
15 Feb 2021
Article 370Abrogation of Article 370 improved law-and-order situation: Top CRPF officer
The law-and-order situation in Kashmir has improved a lot since the abrogation of Article 370 provisions, a top CRPF officer said on Sunday.
21 Nov 2020
Narendra ModiNagrota encounter: India summons Pakistan official; lodges strong protest
India on Saturday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission over a recent encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota, where four terrorists were killed.
19 Nov 2020
JammuJ&K: Four suspected Jaish terrorists eliminated, had "big plan"
In what qualifies as a massive win for security forces, four suspected terrorists of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed were neutralized this morning in a gun battle on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Nagrota.
01 Nov 2020
Jammu And KashmirHizbul Mujahideen chief commander Saifullah killed in Srinagar encounter
The chief commander of the terrorist group Hizbul Mujahideen, Saifullah, was killed in an encounter in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday.
29 Oct 2020
PulwamaGhus ke mara: Pakistan Minister calls Pulwama attack 'great achievement'
A Minister in Pakistan's Imran Khan-led government seemingly admitted to the country's role in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
17 Sep 2020
Jammu And KashmirPulwama-like attack prevented, says Army; 52kg explosives recovered
A Pulwama-like attack was prevented on Thursday, the Indian Army said in a statement after recovering 52 kilograms of explosives near Letapora in Jammu and Kashmir.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaHow was the Pulwama attack planned: Exhaustive details here
The idea of the Pulwama attack of February 2019 was seeded in April 2018, when Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives crossed over the border from Pakistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed in its 13,500-page charge-sheet filed on Tuesday.
14 Aug 2020
SrinagarTwo cops martyred as terrorists attack police party in J&K
Two cops belonging to the IRP battalion in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir were martyred in a terrorist ambush along the Nowgam bypass, on the outskirts of Srinagar today.
13 Aug 2020
PulwamaPakistan's spy agency ISI and JeM planned Pulwama attack: NIA
The Pulwama attack of February 14, 2019, wasn't merely the brainchild of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed but the country's spy agency ISI was also involved in it, the charge-sheet of National Investigation Agency (NIA) claims, as per a report in HT.
18 Jul 2020
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Three terrorists killed today, six in 24 hours
In a major breakthrough for security forces, three terrorists were eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian this morning. The encounter, that started in the wee hours of the morning, happened at Amshipora area.
01 Jul 2020
Jammu And KashmirSopore: Terrorists attack patrol party; CRPF jawan martyred, civilian killed
One jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was martyred and one civilian killed on Wednesday morning when terrorists opened fire at a patrol party in Sopore town, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. Three other jawans were injured.
26 Jun 2020
AnantnagCRPF jawan martyred, minor killed in terror attack in Anantnag
In a tragic piece of news, a jawan of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was martyred and a six-year-old boy was killed after terrorists attacked security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, police said on Friday.
28 May 2020
Jammu And KashmirCar loaded with IED recovered, Pulwama attack-like bombing averted
In a major operation, the army, police, and paramilitary forces averted another dastardly attack in Pulwama by recovering a car, laden with explosives, this morning.
05 May 2020
Border Security Force (BSF)Delhi: 24 test positive for coronavirus at Army's RR Hospital
In a worrying series of events, 24 people, including serving personnel, tested positive for coronavirus at Delhi's Army RR Hospital, HT reported on Tuesday.
04 May 2020
Terror AttackJ&K: Another terrorist attack in Handwara; 3 CRPF jawans martyred
At least three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans have been killed and seven others injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on Monday.
03 May 2020
India TodayCoronavirus: CRPF headquarters in Delhi sealed after staff tests positive
The headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Delhi have been sealed for sanitization after a staff tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
02 May 2020
PTICoronavirus: 122 CRPF troopers from single battalion in Delhi infected
On Friday, 12 personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) tested positive for COVID-19.
18 Apr 2020
Terror AttackJ&K: 3 CRPF jawans killed, 3 injured in terrorist attack
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed and another three injured in a terrorist attack on Saturday in the Sopore area of Jammu & Kashmir's Baramulla district.
28 Feb 2020
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police, accused of laxity during violence, gets new chief
On Friday, the Ministry of Home Affairs gave Indian Police Service (IPS) officer SN Shrivastava the additional charge of the post of Delhi Commissioner.
27 Feb 2020
PulwamaNIA fails to charge-sheet JeM conspiracy case accused; bail granted
An accused in the Jaish-e-Mohammad conspiracy case has been granted bail as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) failed to produce a charge-sheet within the stipulated time.
18 Feb 2020
IndiaMasood Azhar not missing, holed up near Bahawalpur headquarters: Reports
Before the terror-watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could take a decision on blacklisting Pakistan, Islamabad informed that wanted terrorist Masood Azhar, who is the head of the proscribed organization Jaish-e-Mohammed, has gone missing.
14 Feb 2020
Narendra ModiWho benefited the most, asks Rahul on Pulwama attack's anniversary
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has used the Pulwama attack of 2019 to slam Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party BJP.
26 Jan 2020
Narendra ModiAll that was new at this year's Republic Day parade
Earlier on Sunday, India's rising military was on full display as the celebrations for the 71st Republic Day went off at Rajpath in New Delhi.
17 Jan 2020
Republic DayJ&K: Terror attack averted before R-Day, 5 Jaish operatives arrested
Police in Jammu and Kashmir busted a terror module by arresting five alleged terrorists affiliated to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed.
10 Jan 2020
Deepika PadukoneNow, Smriti Irani slams Deepika Padukone for visiting JNU
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is back in headlines after violence rocked the institution on Sunday.
16 Dec 2019
LucknowIITs to DU: Protests spread across nation after Jamia violence
After violence broke out at Jamia Millia Islamia University campus on Sunday, student-led protests spread to other parts of the country.
15 Feb 2019
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