CRPF

Court upholds order denying promotion to CRPF inspectors over tattoo on saluting arm

July 02, 2026 3:47 pm

The Delhi High Court was hearing the plea of two CRPF inspectors seeking promotion, which was denied based on their tattoos on their right forearms.

Delhi Confidential: Gentle Reminder

June 15, 2026 4:03 am

Court orders CRPF constable to join Odisha posting despite wife’s post-childbirth health issue

June 09, 2026 5:27 pm

The Gauhati High Court refused to stay a CRPF constable’s transfer to Odisha, observing that adequate medical facilities are available for his wife and child.

Why fluctuating blood pressure isn’t enough to disqualify CRPF candidate: Gauhati High Court rebukes medical board

June 08, 2026 5:46 pm

The Gauhati High Court said that there was no finding as to the reason for the fluctuating blood pressure of the CRPF candidate, whether it was due to some disease or it was transient in nature.

Duty doesn't end with office hours: Court orders CRPF to pay ex gratia to wife of constable who died after shift

May 27, 2026 2:54 pm

In 2015, Gautam Nath returned home after duty and was hospitalised for severe discomfort, which was later diagnosed as intracerebral haemorrhage. He died in 2017, months after being boarded out of service.

Not disclosed case with wife: Jharkhand High Court restores CRPF man’s compulsory retirement

April 24, 2026 10:18 am

The Jharkhand High Court was hearing a plea by a CRPF constable whose compulsory retirement was modified to removal from service by the appellate authority in July 2016.

CRPF Constable recruitment 2026 for 9,195 vacancies: Registrations begin at recruitment.crpf.gov.in

April 21, 2026 9:48 am

The application portal for the post of Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) for both male and female in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be opened from April 20, 2026. Interested applicants may apply by visiting the official website at rect.crpf.gov.in.

‘Liability to force': Jharkhand High Court quashes 25-year-old remark against retired CRPF commandant

April 11, 2026 9:51 am

Jharkhand High Court news: While quashing the adverse remark from the retired CRPF official record, the Jharkhand High Court noted that man cannot be subjected to any adverse decision without providing an opportunity for hearing.

Former CRPF jawan battered to death in Haryana’s Panipat for stopping children from playing cricket in his street

April 04, 2026 5:24 pm

The victim had suffered partial paralysis, due to which he took premature retirement from service a few months ago.

No saptapadi, no bigamy: Calcutta High Court orders reinstatement of CRPF man fired over ‘second marriage’

March 23, 2026 1:16 pm

The Calcutta High Court was hearing a plea filed by a man who was dismissed from the CRPF in 2020 after 24 years of service alleging it as unfair and directed his reinstatement within six weeks.

82nd CRPF Raising Day Parade: MoS Nithyanand Rai attends event, lauds security force for role as corona warriors

March 19, 2021 10:33 pm

The CRPF celebrated its 82nd Anniversary, on the occasion of which a parade was organised at the CRPF Academy, Gurugram. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai took the salute at the parade.

Pulwama attack: PM Modi, Opposition leaders pay homage to 40 CRPF soldiers

February 19, 2019 9:47 am

The bodies of the martyred soldiers were flown to Delhi before being sent home Friday. Prime Minister, cabinet ministers and leaders of the opposition paid homage to the martyred soldiers of Pulwama in New Delhi.

Terror attack in J&K's Pulwama kills 40 CRPF personnel, JeM behind strike

February 19, 2019 9:47 am

Before Thursday’s attack, the most casualty suffered by CRPF in an attack was on June 25, 2016, when a vehicle was attacked by three LeT militants, leaving eight personnel dead and 22 injured

Chhattisgarh Maoist attack: Is this how we treat our martyrs?

December 04, 2014 4:43 pm

At Raipur morgue, how they play politics with remains of CRPF dead.

Tracking the damage done by IEDs: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

With Maoists increasingly using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in their operations, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has turned to the Army for lessons from its experience in J&K.

Encounter underway in J&K, two militants killed

January 20, 2016 6:09 am

Pulwama, Jan 20 (ANI): An encounter between militants and security forces is underway in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. The gunfight erupted between terrorists and security forces in the area last night. According to reports, three terrorists are hiding in a villager's house since night. Two terrorists have been killed in the ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces. The Army, Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in a joint operation cordoned off Naina Batpora village after information about the presence of militants was received.

CRPF is alert after Pathankot attack: DG

January 06, 2016 11:40 am

Jammu, Jan 06 (ANI): Special Director General for Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) SK Bhagat on Wednesday said that their team is too alert after the Pathankot attack. He also said that now they are working in a strategic manner on some special areas in order to keep a track over it. He also stated that if any emergency situation occurs, his team is all set.