CRPF to honour ‘Juliet’, the female canine for saving troops

On Wednesday, the female canine dug out electric wires of a 20-kg IED hidden at a depth of 2 feet

The CRPF, in a rare instance, has decided to accord one of its highest service honours to an infantry patrol dog whose quick action saved the lives of many troops during an anti-Naxal operation in Odisha.

The female canine, named Juliet, is a Belgian Shepherd Malinois and is the cousin of the breed of canines that reportedly assisted the elite U.S. Navy Seals in sniffing out Osama bin Laden from his safe haven in Pakistan in May 2011. CRPF chief Dilip Trivedi announced a Director General (DG) Commendation Disc, usually awarded to serving personnel and officers for either accomplishing a daredevil task or rendering exceptional service, to Juliet.

The latest episode occurred on Wednesday when Juliet was out for duty in the jungles of Keonjhar district of Odisha.

After about 8-km of patrol, a senior official said, and the squad reached the notorious ‘Sal Ghati’ under Daitri police station area when Juliet diligently began sniffing a mound of earth lying near the dirt track.

Her handler, Constable Zale Singh, goaded her as she promptly dug out the electric wires of a hidden 20-kg IED buried 2-feet deep, which was also fitted with detonators and torch cells for activation.

The patrol squad was immediately alerted by the scout officer, the official said, after which the IED was sanitised.

The bomb disposal team was then called into diffuse the deadly bomb which, once activated, would have claimed many lives.

Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/crpf-to-honour-juliet-for-saving-troops/article6108545.ece

Medical Officer Jobs in BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles, June 2014

Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for appointment to Group ‘A’ post of (BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Specialist Medical Officers (Deputy Commandant) and Medical Officers (Assistant Commandant) in Central Police Forces:

Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant): 218 posts in various CAPFs in various medical disciplines (CRPF-123, BSF-57, ITBP-12, Assam Rifles – 6, SSB-20), 

Pay Scale:  Rs.15600 – 39100/- Grade pay Rs.6600/- plus 25% NPA, Age: 40 years.

Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant): 390 posts in various CAPFs (CRPF-94, BSF-74, ITBP-138, Assam Rifles – 35, SSB-49),

Pay Scale:  Rs.15600 – 39100/- Grade pay Rs.5400/-, Age: 30 years.

Dental Surgeon (Assistant Commandant): 01 post in SSB,

Pay Scale:  Rs.15600 – 39100/- Grade pay Rs.5400/-, Age: 35 years.

How to Apply: Application in the prescribed format should be sent within 30 days of the advertisement (published on 07/06/2014) i.e. up to 06/07/2014. (Last date is 21/07/2014 for the candidates of Far – flung areas)

For complete detail of the advertisement for information like selection process, eligibility criteria, how to apply, certificates to attach with application form and Application Form, please view http://www.bsf.nic.in

CRPF ASKS FOR RS 1,100 CRORE AS STATE’S SHARE

With the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) facing a tough time due to acute drainage of resources, it has slapped a bill of whopping Rs 1,100 crore on the Odisha Government to pay its share of expenses for the security duties.

While the State Government is asking for more battalions of Central paramilitary forces to handle the Maoist menace, the CRPF authorities have demanded this huge payment.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has been opposing such move by the CRPF on the plea that it is a joint effort by the State and Centre to combat the threat of internal security by the Leftwing Extremists (LWE)s.

While the Union Government deploys Army Battalions in Jammu & Kashmir, it never slaps any pay-up slips for security duties, why the CRPF is allowed to ask for funding from other States, wondered a senior State Government official.

Odisha is having 17 battalions of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) consisting CRPF, CoBRA and BSF deployed in the Maoist regions. The State is asking for more Central forces on the borders of Chhattisgarh.

Two additional battalions of CAPF are required for matching deployment in Nuapada, Bargarh and Balangir districts and effective anti-Maoist Operations. But the CRPF authorities have been sending constant reminders for payment to be made through the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

The State Government feels that it has hardly any scope to pay the amount as the Union Government has been sending the CAPF without any such prior stipulations, said a senior State officer.

However sources in the CRPF said the States are supposed to pay 60 per cent of the expenditure incurred and they are just not fulfilling their commitments, for which the CRPF is facing acute shortage of funds to carry on its jobs.

Source: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/crpf-asks-for-rs-1100-crore-as-states-share.html

SWAT and CRPF's Cobra Force engaged in gun battle with Garo militants

Shillong An encounter was underway on Thursday between security forces and Garo militants responsible for the gruesome killing of a tribal woman after molestation and attempted rape, in South Garo Hills district in Meghalaya.

Meanwhile, Meghalaya Home Minister Roshan Warjri assured 'justice' to members of the bereaved family of the woman. "All efforts are being made to ensure that justice is delivered to members of the bereaved family especially to the father and children who are going through a tough time after the shootout in the premises of their home," Warjri said.

He also reviewed the security scenario in the entire Garo Hills region at Tura, the headquarters of Garo Hills division taking into consideration activities of the militant groups.

The encounter followed an operation launched in the Durama hills range across the Simsang River where 40 to 50 militants of the Garo National Liberation Army were holed up in a camp, Inspector General of Police G H P Raju said.

At the time of going to press, commandos of Swift Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and CRPF's Cobra Force were engaged in the encounter.

The Centre had on Wednesday rushed five companies each of BSF and CRPF to Meghalaya to assist the state government in maintaining law and order.

The security forces were sent at the request of Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma.

The Garo militants shot dead a 35-year-old tribal woman, a mother of four, with an assault rifle splitting her head in two claiming her to be a police informer after she resisted their attempts at molestation and rape in Raja Rongat village on June 3.

The GNLA in a statement had denied that the woman was molested or raped and said that she was 'executed' as she was a 'police informer'.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and MoS (Home) Khiren Rijiju had on Wednesday sought a detailed report of the horrific killing.

"We urge the Central Government to extend their full support in terms of manpower and other resources in view of the challenges posed by the mushrooming of militant outfits," Joint Home secretary V R Syiem said in the report sent to the Centre.

"There are reports that an encounter is going on between the militants and the police. I only hope this is not a fake encounter, because very often, in Meghalaya, we have witnessed fake encounters where innocent people have been killed. The culprits as they have already been identified should be arrested and punished. “Said senior leader PA Sangma.

Condemning the act, he appealed to the people to be calm and maintain peace. "The incident that took place yesterday is a horrible incident, I have condemned that already, and I appeal to the people to be very calm," added Sangma.

Source: http://www.bangaloremirror.com/News/India/Gun-battle-erupts-between-Garo-rebels-security-men/articleshow/36113863.cms

CRPF plants 1,000 saplings in Delhi on World Environment Day

Paramilitary force CRPF has planted 1,000 saplings in the national capital to mark the World Environment Day today.

The plantation drive was undertaken by the 46th battalion of the force deployed here.

"The drive was undertaken in Mayur Vihar and neighbouring areas where the force personnel live. A total of 1,000 saplings have been planted by our staff in the last few days," Central Reserve Police Force Commanding Officer Sudhir Kumar said.

Source: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/world-environment-day-crpf-plants-1-000-saplings-in-delhi-114060501445_1.html

Amarnath Yatra Inspector General of Police takes stock of preparedness

JAMMU, June 5:  Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone, Jammu, Rajesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting of officers of intelligence agencies,  CRPF, BSF, Army, Police, Armed/IRP, Traffic, Security, SDRF and civil administration in Zonal Police Hqrs here to take stock of the preparedness  for smooth and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2014.

Intelligence agencies briefed the chair about their assessment on security and law & order situation and also highlighted the areas of concern based on available inputs as well as based on past experiences that need more focus for enhancing the security and law and order measures during the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Yatra.

DIG Traffic, concerned District SPs, SP Security and CO SDRF also briefed the chair about their preparedness and highlighted areas of concerns which need to be taken care by all the concerned stake-holders at ground level for better management of yatra.

IGP exhorted concerned officers to take note of the highlighted areas of concerns and make concerted efforts to improve upon these areas. He emphasised on enhanced vigil and security in coordinated manner besides the need for proper regulation of Yatra convoys on NHW, provision of basic amenities at Lodgement Centre and wide publicity through print and electronic media educating people to undertake their pilgrimage only on the dates as per their registration to avoid inconvenience. He asked all the District SPs and officers from CRPF and Armed  Police to sensitize their officers and men being deployed on Yatra duty that they should be courteous and polite while dealing with Yatris and serve as a guide also.

The officers who attended the meeting include   Narinder Singh, DIG CRPF Jammu (N);    Parveen Kumar Sharma, DIG CRPF Jammu; S.A.Watali, DIG Traffic Jammu; Surinder Kumar Gupta, DIG CID Jammu;   S.A.Beig, DIG JSK Range;   A.K.Atri, DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range;   A.Wani, DIG DKR Range; K.L.Bhagat, DIG AP Jammu; K.S.Parihar, Addl. Deputy Commissioner Jammu;   Soujanya Sharma, Director Tourism Jammu; Jt. Director Information Jammu, A.K.Wangoo, Dy Director Fire Services Jammu. Atul Goel,  SSP Jammu;   Sham Sunder Sharma, SSP APCR Jammu;   S.D.P.Singh, SSP Telecom Jammu, M.Suleman Choudhary, SP Udhampur;   Anil Mangotra, SP Samba;   Virender Sharma,  SP CID SB Jammu; S.J.S.Johar, SP PCR Jammu;   Javed Mattoo, SP Ramban;   Mubassir Latifi, SP Rajouri;   Vivek Gupta, SP Reasi;   Ramesh Angral, SP Security Jammu;    Shailender Singh, SP CID CI Jammu;      Mohan  Lal, SP Kathua;  Shri Shamsheer Hussain, SP Poonch; Shri M.S.Chouhan, SP Doda;  Pawan Parihar, SP Traffic Rural Jammu; Shri Rakesh Sharma, I/C SO to DIG CRPF;   Stanzin Norboo, CO SP SDRF Jammu,   Ravikant Sharma,   Chander Jeet Singh, SDPO Railway Jammu and Avleen Kour, Information Department.

Source: http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/igp-takes-stock-preparedness-amarnath-yatra/

Kabaddi at CRPF Lamphelpat

Imphal, June 03 2014: Under the aegis of IG MN CRPF, the Inter Battalion (Ops)/GC Imphal Range of CRPF was held on 2nd to 3rd June, 2014 at 143 Bn CRPF Lamphelpat.

Altogether, 7 teams participated in the tournament which saw the emergence of 86 Bn CRPF as winner defeating 69 Bn CRPF by 35-25 points.

The final match and closing ceremony of the tournament was graced by Jayant Paul, commandant of 86 Bn CRPF and R.D.Jeany Anal, commandant 143 Bn CRPF as presidium members.

Source: http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport8..040614.jun14

Haryana will provide jobs to the kin of Martyrs on Compassionate Grounds

The Haryana Government has decided to grant compassionate assistance through appointment on compassionate grounds in Class III and IV posts to one eligible living spouse or dependent children of martyr of armed forces personnel or para military forces personnel, informed Chief Secretary, SC Choudhary.

A martyr means “a person serving in Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) or in para-military forces (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, Assam Rifles, Rapid Action Force etc.) under the Home Ministry on permanent basis and is killed in action in border skirmishes, terrorist attacks or riots and is declared a martyr by Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Ministry of Home Affairs, respectively”.

The eligible family member means dependent son or daughter or wife who is not earning and is fully dependent upon the martyr.

The appointment shall be confined to feeder posts in group C and D category. Such appointments shall be made only on regular basis and against regular sanctioned post. Also, they shall be exempt from the observance of the recruitment through Recruiting Agencies notified by the State.

There shall be no relaxation of any provision of these instructions. However, as a special case, these instructions shall be relaxed only in the cases of children who have become orphan upon the demise of the martyr. The claim of appointment of such orphans shall remain alive till one child of the deceased has attained majority/minimum eligible age for entry into Government service.

These instructions will be come into force with effect from January 1, 2014.

Source: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/chandigarh/haryana-to-provide-jobs-to-kin-of-martyrs-on-compassionate-grounds.html

82nd Battalion CRPF celebrates its Raising Day

Srinagar, June 2: The 82 battalion of paramilitary CRPF celebrated its 29th Raising Day under the command of Commandant G.D Pandharinath.

A CRPF spokesman told CNS the unit was raised on 1/6/1985 at Rampur (UP) and served various parts of country for maintaining law and order, counter insurgency and anti-Naxal operations. A raising day fair was organized by the unit P. Rajasekaran, IPS, DIG, CRPF, Srinagar North was the chief guest and he inaugurated the raising day fair by cutting the ribbon.

He said various food stall and games stalls as well as quiz competitions were held in the fair. Besides a blood donation camp was also organized by the Battalion.

A memento to the unit was also presented on this occasion by the chief guest. The fair was attended by P.K Singh IG CRPF Srinagar,

Bhupindar Singh, DIGP, RTC Srinagar, K M Yadav, DIGP, CRPF, south, Srinagar, Sandeep Datta, DIGP, CRPF, Chajju Ram DIGP, IGP Office and other senior officers from CRPF and Civil Police.

Source: http://www.thenorthlines.com/newsdet.aspx?q=80629

CRPF and Sansar Chand Trust organize painting contest in Jammu

JAMMU, June 2: Master Sansar Chand Baru Memorial Trust and CRPF Wives Welfare Association, jointly organised painting competition at Bantalab, Group Centre here today.

Director Floriculture, K K Sharma was the chief guest, senior artists N D Jamwal guest of honour while Rozy Dhar, wife of IG CRPF Kuldeep Dhar, the regional president of CRPF Wives Welfare Association (Sanrakshi), presided over the function.

The function commenced with the lighting of traditional lamp by the chief guest Mr Sharma, Mr Jamwal, Mrs Dhar and IG CRPF besides chairperson of Sansar Chand Baru Memorial Trust, Anuradha Rishi. Several noted artists and parents of the participating children, members of ‘Sanrakshi’ attended the programme. CRPF DIGs, D S Bains and S S Dogra were also present besides other senior officers. Jang S Burman, Subash Anand and Priyanka were the jury members. Senior artists Gokul Dembi performed live art on the occasion.

While speaking on the occasion, Commanding Officer Manoj Sharma welcomed the chief guest and other guests invited on the occasion. He also spoke on the contributions of Late Master Sansar Chand ji Baru in the field of art and culture of the State. He told that Masterji’s daughter Anuradha Rishi has now resolved to carry forward the mission of her great farther.

N D Jamwal described in detail about his association with the Master ji and his life and contributions in the field of art. He also referred to the forms of art and its importance in the society and the coming generations. He said real tributes to Master ji would be to carry forward his mission.  Noted social activist Raj Bharti also spoke on the occasion.

The chief guest K K Sharma lauded the efforts of CRPF and Master Sansar Chand Baru Memorial Trust for organising this programme for exploring hidden talent of the children. IG CRPF Mr Dhar presented the concluding remarks and extended gratitude to the chief guest and other invitees. Mrs Anuradha also highlighted the mission of this Trust, holding its maiden programme here today. She sought support of all the artists and art lovers.

About 78 children from KV Bantalab and Gandhi Nagar, Viraj School for street children Nagrota and CRPF camp participated in the painting contest on the theme- ‘Save Environment Save Earth’. In senior category, Gaurav was adjudged Ist, Namrata Sahu second while Vaishali third. In junior group, Saimera stood first, Yashtika second while Priyanshi- third.   The prizes were distributed among the winners by the chief guest, Rozy Dhar, Anuradha, Ruchi Rautela and N D Jamwal. The certificates of participation were also distributed among them. D S Bisht, secretary, RCWA presented vote of thanks.

Source: http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/crpf-sansar-chand-trust-organize-painting-contest/

Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup man surrenders to CRPF

Imphal, June 02 2014: A self-styled 2nd Lieutenant of the banned underground outfit Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) today laid down arms and surrendered to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

The surrendered cadre identified as Loitongbam Indrajit Meetei alias Suraj, s/o L Singabi Meetei of Lakhinagar Ward No.1, Golaghat, Assam, surrendered himself with one .22 pistol, two live rounds, one HE-31 grenade and one detonator.

A homecoming ceremony attended by various high ranking officials of CRPF and Manipur Police was organized today at CRPF Group Centre, Langjing in honour of the surrendered cadre.

Inspector General of CRPF (Manipur & Nagaland Sector) Dr NC Asthana welcomed the surrendered cadre and appreciated him for joining the mainstream by laying down arms.

IGP, Manipur KT Vaiphei and IG of Law and Order Clay Kgingsai were also present during the home coming ceremony.

Source: http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=25..030614.jun14

ABSS offers scholarship to wards of armed security forces

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, June 1: ABSS Institute of Technology, Meerut announced scholarship for the wards of J&K Police, Air Force, Army, BSF, CRPF, ITBP and other central paramilitary forces.

This was stated by Vice Chairman of ABSS Institute of Technology, Meerut, Atul Bhardwaj during a press conference.

He said that the scholarship will be sponsored by Government of India to the students of SC, ST, OBC and minority communities are also being provided by the college.

“Scholarship scheme for Kashmiri migrants, tuition free seats for meritorious students and two tuition free seats for the girls belonging to the martyr families are also being provided by our college”, he maintained.

Bhardwaj further stated that the college was founded in 2007 by the sole motto of imparting quality based technical courses including MTech, BTech, MBA, Bachelor of Management, dual degree courses, integrated technical courses and polytechnic courses. The college is approved by AICTE Ministry of HRD, Government of India and affiliated to UP Technical University, Lucknow, he added.

“We provide 100 per cent job placement assistance to the passed out students. To provide facilities to the J&K students our admission-cum-counselling office functions throughout the year in Rehari, where in depth counselling to the desirous students are being provided on various career courses”, he stated.

Source:  http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/abss-offers-scholarship-wards-security-forces/

Drones monitor Maoist movement

An unmanned aerial vehicle used by the CRPF in Bihar. Picture by Sanjay Choudhary

Patna, May 29: Two drones were pressed into service in the past couple of days to monitor Maoist movement in areas considered inaccessible for security forces in the state.

A source in the police headquarters said Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) used the drones — unmanned aerial vehicles — in anti-Maoist operations in Aurangabad, Gaya and Jamui districts. The operation was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday in dense forests and hilly terrains, including Aurangabad’s Chanho forest area.

The ministry of home affairs has provided the drones to the state to conduct anti-Maoist operations. They were used to contain activities of the rebels in Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.

A CRPF officer said: “For the first time, drones are being used for anti-Maoist operations in Bihar. Though the CRPF have had the devices for long, they were not being used properly.”

Equipped with global positioning system (GPS), the drones relay real-time location, movement of Maoists and conversation on the ground.

CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) deputy commandant T.P. Singh said the drones made sorties in Aurangabad, Gaya and Jamui district. These districts have recorded the most number of Maoist incidents in the recent past. He revealed that the drones had been pressed into service to keep an eye on Maoists’ movements in their strongholds in the north Bihar plains and forest areas of south and central Bihar.

The Chakarbandha forests in Gaya’s Dumaria block still posed a stiff challenge for the security forces, but Singh said they would focus on the areas soon. “It is easier to carry out operations in the plains than in the hilly terrain. Chances of encounter with the Naxalites are more in the hilly terrain,” Singh added.

A senior officer associated with the anti-Maoist operations said after the induction of the drones, the security personnel have been able to pick up conversation on the ground and movement of the Maoists. “The drones flash real-time images of the movement and conversation of the Maoists and send the data immediately to the commandos. We can also get pictures of the exit routes of the rebels with the help of the drones and take action accordingly,” the officer said.

In 2013, as many as 42 civilians and 27 security personnel were killed in anti-Maoist operations. Senior officers said the drones would allow the security forces to further crack down upon Maoists.

Inspector-general (operations) Amit Kumar said at least 36 Maoist leaders, had been arrested in the state recently. Santosh Ram, an alleged Maoist involved in the murder of a police officer in 2009, was arrested from Muzaffarpur today.

He added: “We have been able to catch several Maoists evading arrest for decades. Since most of the incidents have been reported from Jamui, Aurangabad and Gaya districts, our focus is to contain the rebels’ activities in those areas first.”

The CRPF has been assigned the task to combat Naxalism in the country. Sources said 23 companies of the CRPF and two CoBRA companies have been deployed in Bihar for anti-Maoist operations.

Source: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140530/jsp/odisha/story_18416868.jsp#.U4fmc9yaW-c

BEFRIENDING TRIBALS: RAYAGADA CRPF SHOWS THE WAY

It has been rightly said building relationship solves scores of issues. This is what CRPF 4th Battalion of Rayagada is exactly striving at.

The relationship score of the Jawans under the leadership of Commandant Balaram Behera has soared and become an eye opener for the tribals living in the interior villages of Rayagada district. The process of confidence building coupled with philanthropic actions has helped the innocent tribals get nearer to the democratic process and development programmes.

In recent civic programmes conducted by the CRPF at Pandratola village of Mukundapur gram panchayat, Anandapur village under Seiskhal gram panchayat and Tembaguda village under Gudari Block, notebooks, pens and pencils were distributed among the school children, while the general public got utensils, water containers and drums.

These three villages are situated amidst deep forest. As Commandant Behera himself is an Odia and has worked in this terrain for a few years, he understands the culture, aspirations and anxieties of the tribals.

Instead of delegating the responsibility to his juniors, he directly interacts with the tribals through a methodology of public hearing and takes their issues to a proper forum at the Government level.  He is complemented by a team of committed Jawans in delivering the responsibility.

The local tribal leaders and the PRI members are also encouraged to speak out without fear. In a shining example, recently Gudari Sarpanch Bilasini Sabar was brave to address a gathering at Tembaguda where Deputy Commandant Kaushal Sadhan Giri, Asst Commandant Anil Kumar, Inspector KK Roy and TR Mishra were present.

As more and more people have come to understand the intricacies of police operations and left wing extremists, drifting towards a violent means has come down drastically in Rayagada; so also human rights violations. On every CRPF Raising Day, their campus goes open for day and night with several cultural extravaganzas. Get into their campus; the Jawans will make you feel at home. There is a small aviary, a vegetable garden, a place specially designed for the pigeons and an aquarium having country fish, etc.

It has created employment by establishing a flour mill and supplying flour at cheaper price. A donation box is kept in the canteen for supporting the cause of orphans, destitute and aged persons. All this is the brainchild of Behera who has gone beyond the traditional police-giri.

CRPF-Rayagada is rebuilding and reaffirming the police-public interface and has shown the way unlike its other companies elsewhere in the State. They have proved that commanding is not by coercion but by winning the hearts. And, of course, philanthropy is a small means towards achieving a noble cause. This has kept everybody’s morale high. Tribals of this hinterland have equally reciprocated.

Source: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/befriending-tribals-rayagada-crpf-shows-the-way.html

CRPF passing-out parade held

Manoj Kumar Dubey, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Recruit Training Centre – Avadi, on Friday inspected a parade and took the salute from 53 recruits on completion of 44 weeks of training at the 229 Battalion – Avadi.

Fifty-two of the recruits were from Andhra Pradesh/Telengana and one was from Bihar.

The training included foot and arms drill, handling and firing types of small and area weapons, counter insurgency operations, field craft and tactics besides familiarisation with the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Central Reserve Police Act first aid, disaster management, map reading and GPS.

Source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/crpf-passingout-parade-held/article6045855.ece

Don’t let tainted MPs enter House: Plea in court

A city court has ordered issuance of notices to the Delhi Police commissioner, Central government and heads of paramilitary forces after a Delhi resident sought a restrain order on elected MPs with criminal backgrounds from entering Parliament.

The petition, by Satyavir Singh, calls for restraining “the defendants from providing security to criminal MPs, who have been elected in the Lok Sabha elections held in April-May 2014…”

The petition further prays that “MPs who have criminal cases against them should not be allowed/permitted to enter Parliament, otherwise strict action be taken against the defendants as per law…” The notices were issued by Additional Civil Judge Prakash Sharma.

Among the paramilitary forces whose chiefs have been issued notices are the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

The next date of hearing has been fixed on July 25. The petition, filed on Saturday, cited media reports alleging that some of the MPs elected to Parliament have criminal pasts.

“As per the Constitution of India, no corrupt person or a person having a criminal case is entitled to contest the election… In that situation (if an MP with a criminal past is elected), how can fair rule and administration be expected from the criminal because he will misuse his power by sitting in Parliament. Not only this, the defendants will provide them security for their protection even when they are already criminals and not entitled for the same,” the petition states.

Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/dont-let-tainted-mps-enter-house-plea-in-court/

CRPF to deploy 65 companies for Amarnath Yatra

The CRPF is expected to deploy about 6,500 men for this year’s annual Amarnath pilgrimage.

The 44-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine nestled in the south Kashmir Himalayas at a height of 14,500 feet is scheduled to begin from June 28 and conclude on August 10.

Apart from the CRPF, the pilgrimage is protected and facilitated by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, BSF and the Army. All these forces form part of the multi-tier security grid. “This year there is a proposal to deploy around 65 companies of the CRPF from Jammu to the cave shrine, including the twin routes of Baltal and Pahalgam,” said a senior CRPF officer.

He said that last year the CRPF had deployed 60 companies. “However, this year the figure is likely to be increased from 60 companies to 65 companies,” he said.

The officer said 12 companies, including a couple of women companies, are likely to be deployed in the Jammu region while 53 companies, including two companies of women constables, are likely to be deployed in Kashmir, including the twin routes that lead to the cave shrine and the shrine area.

One company on an average has 80 to 100 personnel.

The officer said the cave shrine area again was likely to be guarded by the highly motivated and well trained team of 10 CRPF commandos equipped with Israeli X-95 guns.

“The upper reaches of the cave area is guarded by the Army while our commandos remain in the cave area to have a fool proof security grid,” he said.

The Yatri Niwas base camp here on the banks of the Tawi would be guarded by 500 CRPF personnel.

Source: http://u4uvoice.com/jammu-kashmir-news/crpf-deploy-65-companies-amarnath-yatra/

Naxals-CRPF Encounter in Sukma, Ammunition Recovered

A brief encounter took place today between the CRPF and Naxalites in the forests of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh leading to recovery of arms and ammunition.

Officials said the encounter took place under the Gorkha police station area of the Maoist-affected district of Bastar region of the state.

The encounter, after which the Naxals fled, led to the recovery of a gun of local make, two magazines of self-loading rifles, a hand grenade and 23 rounds of other ammunition.

Security forces have launched a combing operation in the area, they said.

Source: http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=841821

Court notice on CRPF bodybuilders' plea

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday issued notice to the central government and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on a plea filed by the bodybuilding team of the paramilitary force against the decision to disband them.

Justice Reva Khetrapal and Justice Pratibha Rani sought response from the home ministry and the CRPF and posted the matter for Sep 23.

On May 16, the CRPF disbanded its bodybuilding team saying that the sport did not come under 'All India Sport' category.

The aggrieved bodybuilders, many of whom are reigning and former national and international medal holders, moved the high court for direction to allow them to participate in various bodybuilding competitions as part of the CRPF team.

The players have contended that they were selected in the CRPF under the sport quota, which meant they were only to participate in bodybuilding championships, the plea said.

The CRPF notification disbanded its body building and rugby team and dispatched all the players of the two sports to their respective units to perform normal duties.

The players, however, contended that it was factually incorrect as bodybuilding was duly recognized by the sports ministry, the Sports Authority of India and the Indian Olympic Association.

Source: https://in.news.yahoo.com/court-notice-crpf-bodybuilders-plea-160803204.html

Result of BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB Constables Examination

The Result has been declared by SSC (Staff Selection Commission) for the Recruitment of Constable: Group Discussion in BSF, CISF, CRPF and SSB Examination which was held in 2011. The Reserve List is given in 2nd page which consist of female candidates selected in Review Medical Examination. The link has been given below to view the results.

http://ssc.nic.in/press-release/ConstGD_RL2-F.pdf

Source: http://indiaexam.in/result-constables-examination.html