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Government Provides Z+ VIP Security Cover To Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has been provided with 'Z+' VIP security cover by the Union government. Reportedly, Gogoi will be guarded with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a team of 8-12 armed commandos accompanying him during all his travels. Besides, his house will also be guarded by a CRPF team. Earlier, the 66-year-old former CJI was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the BJP government.
Tags: Ranjan Gogoi, CJI Ranjan, Z+ Security, CRPF
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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CRPF Envisions Inclusion Of Women Personnel In CoBRA Force
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is envisioning the inclusion of women personnel into its intelligence-based jungle warfare commando force - Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA). Addressing a press conference, CoBRA chief A.P. Maheshwari affirmed, "We are favourably considering inducting women in the CoBRA". The CoBRA unit with over 12,000 personnel, stations its constituent teams in Naxal violence-affected states and in North-… read-more
Tags: CRPF, cobra, Women participation, Naxal
Courtesy: The Hindu
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CRPF Unearths 30 Kg Explosives In Chattisgarh's Dantewada
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has unearthed 30 Kg of explosives during a de-mining exercise in Chattisgarh’s Dantewada district. Planted by Naxals, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found packed in a plastic container on an under-construction road on January 19. Noticing it, the Bomb Disposal Squad neutralised the IED. Reportedly, similar explosives are oftentimes planted by Naxals targeting the security forces of the area… read-more
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Naxal, CRPF, Explosives, Dantewada, IED
Courtesy: Times Now
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Special Bike Ambulance Designed & Launched By CRPF, DRDO
To help security force personnel in emergency evacuation from Maoist affected areas, a special bike ambulance 'Rakshita' was launched by the DRDO and CRPF on January 18. The bikes were developed by the Central Reserve Police Force and the Defence Research and Development Organization after noticing the delay caused by narrow roads in tensed areas. Reportedly, the bikes will be used by CRPF jawans in case of medical emergencies during… read-more
Tags: DRDO, CRPF, Bike Ambulance, CRPF Jawans, Rakshita
Courtesy: NDTV
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R-Day Parade Opts For Short Route With Smaller Contingents Of Jawans
The COVID-affected 72nd Republic Day parade will be held under several modifications including curtailing the parade route by 50% as the jawans will march till the National Stadium only. Earlier, they used to march till Red Fort. Maintaining social distancing, the January 26 Parade will also have shorter contingents of mask-donned 96 jawans instead of 144 jawans. Additionally, in a first, the CRPF will display its own tableau.
Tags: Republic Day 2021, Jawan, social distancing, Rajpath, Republic Day Parade, CRPF
Courtesy: Times Now News
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6 Pakistan-Based Terror Operatives Arrested By Security Forces
The Jammu and Kashmir police with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have arrested a terror network in the union territory's Awantipora. Reportedly, the six arrested were from the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad group, who were involved in grenade attacks in Tral and Sangam areas. The accused have links with Pakistani radicals and have involved in attacks against security forces. Moreover, a case has been registered, and further probe is… read-more
Tags: Jaish-e-Mohammed, Terrorists, kashmir, CRPF
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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1 CRPF Jawan Dead, 10 Jawans Injured After IED Explodes In Chhattisgarh
A CPRF assistant commandant Nitin lost his life on November 28 after two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) that were placed by the naxals exploded in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Ten other security officials from the 206th battalion of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were being treated after they have been injured in the blast. Reportedly, the officials were returning from a naxal search operation during the blast.
Tags: Naxal, Chhattisgarh, CRPF, IED, blast
Courtesy: India Today
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CRPF Jawans Entrusted To Protect Hathras Rape Victim Family And Witnesses
Following the Supreme Court’s October 27 order, 80 CRPF soldiers took over the security of Hathras rape victim's family. A three-judge Supreme Court bench had asked UP government to ensure CRPF security cover to the family and witnesses within a week. The apex court also observed that all the aspects of the rape case will be considered by the Allahabad High Court. Earlier, the UP Police were entrusted for the family's security.
Tags: hathras gangrape, Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, CRPF, Allahabad High Court, CBI, CM Yogi Adityanath
Courtesy: Tribune India
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Jharkhand: Truck Carrying CRPF Personnel Flipped; 10 Injured
Due to a sudden movement of cattle ahead on the road, a truck carrying around 25 CRPF personnel flipped in Jharkhand. Reportedly, 10 personnel were injured and admitted to a local hospital. One of the officers said that discussions were underway to shift critically injured personnel to another hospital. The incident took place in Giridih district when the personnel were being transported to Nimiaghat from Madhuban.
Tags: Jharkhand, CRPF, CRPF Jawans, National news
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Pakistan Minister Admits Pakistan’s Role In Pulwama Attack
Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhury, in the National Assembly, admitted Pakistan's involvement in the attack on Indian troops at Pulwama. The Minister said that Pakistan had hit India in its home and attributed the "success" to Imran Khan's leadership and people. Soon, he tried to change his statement as it initiated a turmoil in the assembly. In February 2019, 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel had lost their lives in Pulwama attack. … read-more
Tags: Pulwama, India, Pakistan, terror attack, CRPF
Courtesy: NDTV
