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🛡️ CRPF: India’s Backbone of Internal Security | History, Roles & Visuals
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest Central Armed Police Force in India, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. With over 3 lakh personnel, CRPF plays a vital role in maintaining law and order, counter-insurgency, and VIP protection across the country.
📖 Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Founded | July 27, 1939 (as Crown Rep. Police) |
| 📜 Renamed as CRPF | December 28, 1949 |
| 🧑✈️ Personnel | 3,13,634+ (2025) |
| 🏢 HQ Location | CGO Complex, New Delhi |
| 💰 Annual Budget | ₹35,147 crore (2025–26) |
| 🛡️ Motto | “सेवा और निष्ठा” (Service and Loyalty) |
🖼️ Featured Images
Here are visuals you can embed or link to:
- 🎖️ CRPF Raising Day 2024 – India Today
- 👮♀️ Women Commandos in CoBRA Unit – Rediff
- 🧥 CRPF Uniform & History – Uniformer
- 🛡️ CRPF Logo – Wikimedia Commons
🧠 Roles & Responsibilities
- 🔫 Counter-Insurgency Operations (Naxal-affected areas, Northeast India)
- 🛡️ VIP Protection (Prime Minister, political leaders, diplomats)
- 🧨 Anti-Terror Operations (especially in Jammu & Kashmir)
- 🚨 Riot Control & Crowd Management
- 🌍 UN Peacekeeping Missions (Haiti, Somalia, Namibia)
- 🏞️ Disaster Relief & Rescue Operations
🔥 Special Units
| Unit Name | Role Description |
|---|---|
| 🐍 CoBRA | Elite anti-Naxal commando battalion |
| 🚨 RAF | Rapid Action Force for riot control |
| 👮♀️ Mahila Bn | All-women battalions for civic duties |
| 🛡️ VIP Security | Protection of high-profile individuals |
📰 Latest News (July 2025)
- 🕊️ 87th CRPF Anniversary celebrated with cultural events and tributes
- 🧥 New Combat Uniforms introduced based on field feedback
- 👮♀️ Women Officers promoted to IG rank for the first time
- 🕵️♂️ Anti-Naxal Successes reported in Chhattisgarh
🏆 Legacy & Impact
The CRPF has played a pivotal role in:
- 🇮🇳 Amalgamation of princely states post-independence
- 🧨 Hot Springs incident (1959) – commemorated as Police Commemoration Day
- 🛡️ Support during Indo-Pak wars (1965 & 1971)
- 🌍 UN missions in conflict zones worldwide
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