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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) marked its 86th Raising Day on Thursday, 17 April, with a ceremonial event held in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
Traditionally observed on 19 March to honor the day when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, then Home Minister, presented the force with its official flag, this year’s celebration was extended to mid-April.
The event saw the attendance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
The CRPF traces its roots back to 27 July 1939, when it was formed as the Crown Representatives Police in response to growing unrest in princely states.
Its creation followed the 1936 Madras Resolution by the All-India Congress Committee, which further emphasized the need for a reliable internal security force.
Following India’s independence, the force was restructured and officially renamed as the Central Reserve Police Force through a parliamentary act on 28 December 1949.
This transition positioned the CRPF under the central government, with Sardar Patel envisioning a versatile force tailored to the demands of a new nation.
Today, the CRPF operates as one of India’s largest paramilitary forces, comprising 246 battalions.
Led by a Director General, the force functions through four key zones headquartered in Jammu, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Guwahati.
Its core duties however include:
- Maintaining law and order,
- Controlling riots and large crowds,
- Tackling insurgencies,
- Supporting wildlife conservation alongside forest officials, and
- Delivering aid during natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes
Specialized units within the CRPF include:
- The Rapid Action Force (RAF),
- Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA),
- VIP Security Wing, and
- All-women Mahila Battalions
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