Three terrorists and a civilian have been killed while a CRPF deputy commandant rank officer has been injured after an encounter erupted in the Batmaloo area of Srinagar early this morning.

Acting on information about the presence of terrorists in the congested Batmaloo area, security forces launched a cordon and search operation.&nbsp;

Sources said that a lady identified as Kounsar Riyaz was killed in the crossfire while a CRPF officer was removed to an army hospital for treatment after he received bullet injures.

IGP Kashmir range told WION that three terrorists have been killed in the encounter.&nbsp;

The identity of the slain terrorists wasn’t immediately known as the operation was still under progress.

Three terrorists and a civilian have been killed while a CRPF deputy commandant rank officer has been injured after an encounter erupted in the Batmaloo area of Srinagar early this morning.

Three terrorists and a civilian have been killed while a CRPF deputy commandant rank officer has been injured after an encounter erupted in the Batmaloo area of Srinagar early this morning. Acting on information about the presence of terrorists in the congested Batmaloo area, security forces launched a cordon and search operation. Sources said that a lady identified as Kounsar Riyaz was killed in the crossfire while a CRPF officer was removed to an army hospital for treatment after he received bullet injures. IGP Kashmir range told WION that three terrorists have been killed in the encounter. The identity of the slain terrorists wasn’t immediately known as the operation was still under progress.

Three terrorists, woman killed, CRPF officer injured in Srinagar encounter 

For the first time, a female IPS officer has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Srinagar sector, one of the terrorist-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir.

Charu Sinha, IPS officer of the 1996-batch Telangana cadre, will now be heading the Srinagar sector for CRPF as the Inspector General. This is not the first time when she has been assigned such a tough task, earlier also, she had worked as IG, the Bihar sector in CRPF and has dealt with Naxals.

Under her leadership, various anti-Naxals operations were carried out. Later, she was transferred to IG Jammu in CRPF where she spent a long and successful tenure. On Monday, a fresh order came appointing her as the IG Srinagar sector.Current Director-General CRPF AP Maheshwari headed the Srinagar sector as IG in 2005.

The sector, which started functioning in 2005 never had a female officer at the IG level. This sector involved in anti-terror operations and closely work with the Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir police.

"Srinagar sector is located at Brein Nishat, Srinagar (J-K). It started functioning in 2005. Srinagar Sector has operational jurisdiction over three districts of J-K- Budgam, Ganderbal, and Srinagar and Union Territory of Ladakh," the CRPF said.

"It includes 2 ranges, 22 executive units, and 3 Mahila companies. Apart from it, Srinagar Sector has administrative control on Group Centre-Srinagar," the paramilitary force added.

Sinha will also be heading all operations involved in this sector.Besides this, 6 IPS officers and 4 senior cadre officers have also been transferred or inducted in CRPF. IPS officers Maheshwar Dayal (Jharkhand sector), PS Ranpise (Jammu sector), Raju Bhargava (Work) have been inducted into the CRPF.

PS Ranpise will replace Charu Sinha as head of the Jammu sector.Similarly, Rajesh Kumar who was heading operations Kashmir in the J-K zone has been transferred and Sanjay Kaushik will head the Dehradun sector.Others who have been transferred are Rakesh Kumar Yadav, RNS Bahad, and Pramod Kumar Pandey.&nbsp;

For the first time, a female IPS officer has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Srinagar sector, one of the terrorist-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir.

For the first time, a female IPS officer has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Srinagar sector, one of the terrorist-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir. Charu Sinha, IPS officer of the 1996-batch Telangana cadre, will now be heading the Srinagar sector for CRPF as the Inspector General. This is not the first time when she has been assigned such a tough task, earlier also, she had worked as IG, the Bihar sector in CRPF and has dealt with Naxals. Under her leadership, various anti-Naxals operations were carried out. Later, she was transferred to IG Jammu in CRPF where she spent a long and successful tenure. On Monday, a fresh order came appointing her as the IG Srinagar sector.Current Director-General CRPF AP Maheshwari headed the Srinagar sector as IG in 2005. The sector, which started functioning in 2005 never had a female officer at the IG level. This sector involved in anti-terror operations and closely work with the Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir police. "Srinagar sector is located at Brein Nishat, Srinagar (J-K). It started functioning in 2005. Srinagar Sector has operational jurisdiction over three districts of J-K- Budgam, Ganderbal, and Srinagar and Union Territory of Ladakh," the CRPF said. "It includes 2 ranges, 22 executive units, and 3 Mahila companies. Apart from it, Srinagar Sector has administrative control on Group Centre-Srinagar," the paramilitary force added. Sinha will also be heading all operations involved in this sector.Besides this, 6 IPS officers and 4 senior cadre officers have also been transferred or inducted in CRPF. IPS officers Maheshwar Dayal (Jharkhand sector), PS Ranpise (Jammu sector), Raju Bhargava (Work) have been inducted into the CRPF. PS Ranpise will replace Charu Sinha as head of the Jammu sector.Similarly, Rajesh Kumar who was heading operations Kashmir in the J-K zone has been transferred and Sanjay Kaushik will head the Dehradun sector.Others who have been transferred are Rakesh Kumar Yadav, RNS Bahad, and Pramod Kumar Pandey.

In a first, female IPS officer to head terrorist-hit Srinagar sector for CRPF

‪A J&amp;K police Special Police Officer (SPO) and two CRPF men have been killed in a terror attack on security forces in Kreeri area of Baramulla in north Kashmir. ‬

Following the attack, a joint team of security forces cordoned off the area to look for the terrorists, while the injured&nbsp;succumbed to their injuries at a hospital.

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Confirming that incident, Inspector General of police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, told WION that “one SPO of JKP, two CRPF have been martyred.”

Sources told WION that two CRPF men died at a hospital while they were undergoing treatment.

This is the second big attack on the security forces in the valley in just four days. On August 14, terrorists attacked security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar, killing two policemen and injuring one.

‪A J&K police Special Police Officer (SPO) and two CRPF men have been killed in a terror attack on security forces in Kreeri area of Baramulla in north Kashmir. ‬ Following the attack, a joint team of security forces cordoned off the area to look for the terrorists, while the injured succumbed to their injuries at a hospital.

‪A J&K police Special Police Officer (SPO) and two CRPF men have been killed in a terror attack on security forces in Kreeri area of Baramulla in north Kashmir. ‬ Following the attack, a joint team of security forces cordoned off the area to look for the terrorists, while the injured succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. Also read: 4G mobile Internet services restored in 2 districts in J&K on trial basis Confirming that incident, Inspector General of police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, told WION that “one SPO of JKP, two CRPF have been martyred.” Sources told WION that two CRPF men died at a hospital while they were undergoing treatment. This is the second big attack on the security forces in the valley in just four days. On August 14, terrorists attacked security forces on the outskirts of Srinagar, killing two policemen and injuring one.

Policeman and two CRPF men killed in Kashmir terror attack

A CRPF jawan was martyred and a minor boy was killed in a terrorist attack on a joint patrol deployed in highway security in Bijbehara in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident took place on Friday (June 26) afternoon.

CRPF soldier, child killed killed in a terrorist attack in J&K's Anantnag

Puducherry government has decided to extend the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-among-62-nation-seeking-probe-into-whos-covid-19-response-299304">lockdown</a> till May 31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, chief minister &nbsp;V Narayanaswamy said on Monday.

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During the cabinet meeting, the Puducherry government decided to allow the sale of liquor between 7am and 7pm from Tuesday.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also extended the lockdown till May 31.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan recorded 33 new coronavirus cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 5,375. The death toll in the state has risen to 212 due to COVID-19.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that 29 new coronavirus cases were reported today with the total number of cases in the state climbing to 630, including 130 active cases.

Chandigarh health department reported five new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 196.&nbsp;

The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) said today that three new coronavirus cases were reported in the forces in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 294

Puducherry government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, chief minister V Narayanaswamy said on Monday. Also Read: India records 5,242 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours During the cabinet meeting, the Puducherry government decided to allow the sale of liquor between 7am and 7pm from Tuesday.

Puducherry government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, chief minister V Narayanaswamy said on Monday. Also Read: India records 5,242 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours During the cabinet meeting, the Puducherry government decided to allow the sale of liquor between 7am and 7pm from Tuesday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also extended the lockdown till May 31. Meanwhile, Rajasthan recorded 33 new coronavirus cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 5,375. The death toll in the state has risen to 212 due to COVID-19. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that 29 new coronavirus cases were reported today with the total number of cases in the state climbing to 630, including 130 active cases. Chandigarh health department reported five new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 196. The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) said today that three new coronavirus cases were reported in the forces in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 294

West Bengal, Puducherry extend lockdown till May 31

The Central paramilitary forces reported 24 fresh coronavirus cases on Saturday while over 150 personnel recovered, officials said. 
These forces have now begun sending the recovered troops for another 14 days of home quarantine.

With a total of 159 personnel cured in the last 24 hours, the active COVID-19 cases in these five forces, CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB, stand at 731, a senior official told PTI.

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Six personnel of these organisations, called the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) or paramilitary forces, have succumbed to the disease.

Among the latest recoveries, 44 personnel are from the CRPF's Delhi-based 31st battalion.

The unit was a major hotspot after about 140 men living in its campus in Mayur Vihar phase-III were infected with coronavirus and a 55-year-old sub-inspector had died.

Of the 24 fresh cases, 16 were reported in Border Security Force that also had 98 recoveries since Friday.

The number of active cases in the border guarding force with a strength of around 2.5 lakh personnel now stands at 208.

"All infected personnel are under treatment in COVID-19 designated hospitals. The 16 personnel reported with the infection today are asymptomatic," BSF spokesperson Shubhendu Bhardwaj said.

"A total of 135 personnel have recovered from the pandemic till now," he said.

The CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary with 3.25 lakh personnel, also saw five fresh infections and the active coronavirus cases in the force are 233.

The Central Industrial Security Force, that has lost the maximum three personnel to COVID-19 among CAPFs, reported three fresh cases. The CISF's 118 staffers are in isolation and undergoing treatment.

Two other forces, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and the Sashastra Seema Bal, reported no fresh case of the viral disease. 
The number of active cases are 151 and 21 in the ITBP and SSB respectively.

The Sashastra Seema Bal, that guards Nepal and Bhutan borders, saw nine recoveries.

These forces under the command of the Union home ministry have a combined strength of around 10 lakh personnel and are deployed for a variety of duties in the internal security domain and border guarding.

The Central paramilitary forces reported 24 fresh coronavirus cases on Saturday while over 150 personnel recovered, officials said. These forces have now begun sending the recovered troops for another 14 days of home quarantine.

The Central paramilitary forces reported 24 fresh coronavirus cases on Saturday while over 150 personnel recovered, officials said. These forces have now begun sending the recovered troops for another 14 days of home quarantine. With a total of 159 personnel cured in the last 24 hours, the active COVID-19 cases in these five forces, CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB, stand at 731, a senior official told PTI. Also read: Masks, sanitizers and Aarogya Setu app compulsory: Airport Authority of India Six personnel of these organisations, called the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) or paramilitary forces, have succumbed to the disease. Among the latest recoveries, 44 personnel are from the CRPF's Delhi-based 31st battalion. The unit was a major hotspot after about 140 men living in its campus in Mayur Vihar phase-III were infected with coronavirus and a 55-year-old sub-inspector had died. Of the 24 fresh cases, 16 were reported in Border Security Force that also had 98 recoveries since Friday. The number of active cases in the border guarding force with a strength of around 2.5 lakh personnel now stands at 208. "All infected personnel are under treatment in COVID-19 designated hospitals. The 16 personnel reported with the infection today are asymptomatic," BSF spokesperson Shubhendu Bhardwaj said. "A total of 135 personnel have recovered from the pandemic till now," he said. The CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary with 3.25 lakh personnel, also saw five fresh infections and the active coronavirus cases in the force are 233. The Central Industrial Security Force, that has lost the maximum three personnel to COVID-19 among CAPFs, reported three fresh cases. The CISF's 118 staffers are in isolation and undergoing treatment. Two other forces, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and the Sashastra Seema Bal, reported no fresh case of the viral disease. The number of active cases are 151 and 21 in the ITBP and SSB respectively. The Sashastra Seema Bal, that guards Nepal and Bhutan borders, saw nine recoveries. These forces under the command of the Union home ministry have a combined strength of around 10 lakh personnel and are deployed for a variety of duties in the internal security domain and border guarding.

CAPFs report 24 fresh COVID-19 cases; over 150 recoveries

Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) said today that 12 soldiers have tested postive&nbsp;for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-covid-19-death-toll-rises-to-2549-as-total-cases-reach-78003-298575">coronavirus</a> while 12 others have been cured.

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Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) said that three new coronavirus cases were reported in Delhi today with the total number of COVID-19 cases in the forces across the country reaching 254. CRPF said it currently has 248 active cases.

Meanwhile, Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 33 new coronavirus cases with two people dying due to the virus today. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the area has now risen 1,061.

Himachal Pradesh health department said that 29 new coronavirus was&nbsp;reported in the last 24 hours.

In Karnataka, 28 new cases coronavirus cases was reported on Wednesday with the total number of cases rising to 987. The state health department said 460 patients have been discharged. Thirty-five people have died due the virus in the state.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that 26 coronavirus cases were reported in the state taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 560 with 64 active cases.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) said today that 12 soldiers have tested postive for coronavirus while 12 others have been cured. Also Read: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils second tranche of economic stimulus amid COVID-19 crisis Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) said that three new coronavirus cases were reported in Delhi today with the total number of COVID-19 cases in the forces across the country reaching 254.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) said today that 12 soldiers have tested postive for coronavirus while 12 others have been cured. Also Read: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils second tranche of economic stimulus amid COVID-19 crisis Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) said that three new coronavirus cases were reported in Delhi today with the total number of COVID-19 cases in the forces across the country reaching 254. CRPF said it currently has 248 active cases. Meanwhile, Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reported 33 new coronavirus cases with two people dying due to the virus today. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the area has now risen 1,061. Himachal Pradesh health department said that 29 new coronavirus was reported in the last 24 hours. In Karnataka, 28 new cases coronavirus cases was reported on Wednesday with the total number of cases rising to 987. The state health department said 460 patients have been discharged. Thirty-five people have died due the virus in the state. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today that 26 coronavirus cases were reported in the state taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 560 with 64 active cases.

ITBP reports 12 coronavirus cases; 3 new cases in CRPF

The CRPF reported 62 fresh coronavirus infections on Saturday from a single Delhi-based unit. The total number of active cases in the country's largest paramilitary force now stands at 231.

The fresh cases are from the 194th Rapid Action Force (RAF) battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Two personnel have recovered from coronavirus while one succumbed to the infection.

All the infected personnel have been placed in home quarantine at a facility in Bawana area, officials said.

The 31st battalion of the force in Delhi has about 137 positive cases. All personnel are admitted at a quarantine facility in Mandoli area and undergoing treatment.

The CRPF reported 62 fresh coronavirus infections on Saturday from a single Delhi-based unit. The total number of active cases in the country's largest paramilitary force now stands at 231.

The CRPF reported 62 fresh coronavirus infections on Saturday from a single Delhi-based unit. The total number of active cases in the country's largest paramilitary force now stands at 231. The fresh cases are from the 194th Rapid Action Force (RAF) battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Two personnel have recovered from coronavirus while one succumbed to the infection. All the infected personnel have been placed in home quarantine at a facility in Bawana area, officials said. The 31st battalion of the force in Delhi has about 137 positive cases. All personnel are admitted at a quarantine facility in Mandoli area and undergoing treatment.

Sixty-two fresh coronavirus infections in CRPF, active cases 231

Four Indian Army personnel and a police sub-inspector were among five security personnel martyred in an encounter in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir .

Colonel, Major among 5 security personnel martyred in Handwara encounter

Four Indian Army personnel and a police sub-inspector were among five security officials who were killed in action in an encounter in Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Five Indian security personnel killed in action

After the personal staff member of a top-ranking officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) tested positive for COVID-19, the headquarters of the paramilitary force here has been sealed for sanitisation until further orders, officials said on Sunday.

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After test reports of the staffer, who had been turning for duty regularly at the Lodhi Road office, turned positive for novel coronavirus, the entire office has been sealed, officials said.Sources confirmed that some of the top-level officers of the central paramilitary force will also move into home quarantine as they were in contact with the infected person.

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The entire building at the CGO complex, which houses the offices of Director General (DG) CRPF and Special Director General (SDG) CRPF, will be sanitised.

"The report of the staffer come positive yesterday. The building will not be open to any person for procedural reasons. The date of opening of the building for the staff has not been decided yet," a senior CRPF official said.

CRPF building also has a control room that is connected to all units to provide quick information to headquarters.

After the personal staff member of a top-ranking officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) tested positive for COVID-19, the headquarters of the paramilitary force here has been sealed for sanitisation until further orders, officials said on Sunday.

After the personal staff member of a top-ranking officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) tested positive for COVID-19, the headquarters of the paramilitary force here has been sealed for sanitisation until further orders, officials said on Sunday. Also read: Jammu and Kashmir: Colonel, major killed in Kupwara encounter After test reports of the staffer, who had been turning for duty regularly at the Lodhi Road office, turned positive for novel coronavirus, the entire office has been sealed, officials said.Sources confirmed that some of the top-level officers of the central paramilitary force will also move into home quarantine as they were in contact with the infected person. After a staff of one of the top officers of CRPF tested COVID-19 positive, CRPF Headquarters in Delhi will be sealed for sanitisation till further orders. No one will be allowed to enter the building: Central Reserve Police Force pic.twitter.com/dCWWGe9GUF — ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2020 × The entire building at the CGO complex, which houses the offices of Director General (DG) CRPF and Special Director General (SDG) CRPF, will be sanitised. "The report of the staffer come positive yesterday. The building will not be open to any person for procedural reasons. The date of opening of the building for the staff has not been decided yet," a senior CRPF official said. CRPF building also has a control room that is connected to all units to provide quick information to headquarters.

CRPF headquarters sealed after staffer tests COVID-19 positive

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19.

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"Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including one recovered and one death," CRPF stated.

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The reasons for such massive spike in cases in one battalion were discussed in a meeting chaired by Directorate General (DG) CRPF AP Maheshwari. In the meeting, Maheshwari also pointed out the laxness of officials in handling the coronavirus situation in the 31st battalion of CRPF.

Officials were informed in the meeting that the battalion had kept more jawans than its prescribed capacity in barracks and also had an insufficient number of toilets, which led to a compromise in social distancing, as mentioned in consolidated guidelines of lockdown issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.&nbsp;

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: 'Do not visit railway stations': Ministry clarifies on running of special trains "Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive.

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: 'Do not visit railway stations': Ministry clarifies on running of special trains "Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including one recovered and one death," CRPF stated. Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including 1 recovered and 1 death: CRPF pic.twitter.com/II5a8aic29 — ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020 × The reasons for such massive spike in cases in one battalion were discussed in a meeting chaired by Directorate General (DG) CRPF AP Maheshwari. In the meeting, Maheshwari also pointed out the laxness of officials in handling the coronavirus situation in the 31st battalion of CRPF. Officials were informed in the meeting that the battalion had kept more jawans than its prescribed capacity in barracks and also had an insufficient number of toilets, which led to a compromise in social distancing, as mentioned in consolidated guidelines of lockdown issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

68 more CRPF personnel test positive for COVID-19, overall total at 127

The CRPF on Friday postponed its raising day celebrations planned to be held next week in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

The 3.25 lakh central force was supposed to hold the main ceremonial parade and display of martial skills with the involvement of thousands of troops at its officer's academy campus in Gurgaon on March 19 to mark its 81st raising day.

"Conforming to precautionary advisory to break the spread of COVID-19, all CRPF programs in connection with CRPF raising day and passing out parade of 51st batch DAGOs (directly appointed gazetted officers) have been postponed," the force said in a statement.

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"CRPF has joined the national response against COVID-19 by gearing up its medical facilities," it said.

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The passing out parade of its latest batch of officers was scheduled to be held after the raising day event on March 21.

Taking a similar action, the Central Industrial Security Force had last week postponed its anniversary day celebrations to be held on Friday.

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However, the CISF is now mulling to hold this event on March 28 after reviewing the threat posed by the disease that has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.

"The Union home ministry has explicitly asked all forces under its command to avoid large congregations like these events and the CISF raising day will be postponed further if the coronavirus situation does not improve," a senior official said.

The CRPF on Friday postponed its raising day celebrations planned to be held next week in view of the coronavirus outbreak. The 3.25 lakh central force was supposed to hold the main ceremonial parade and display of martial skills with the involvement of thousands of troops at its officer's academy campus in Gurgaon on March 19 to mark its 81st raising day.

The CRPF on Friday postponed its raising day celebrations planned to be held next week in view of the coronavirus outbreak. The 3.25 lakh central force was supposed to hold the main ceremonial parade and display of martial skills with the involvement of thousands of troops at its officer's academy campus in Gurgaon on March 19 to mark its 81st raising day. "Conforming to precautionary advisory to break the spread of COVID-19, all CRPF programs in connection with CRPF raising day and passing out parade of 51st batch DAGOs (directly appointed gazetted officers) have been postponed," the force said in a statement. Conforming to precautionary advisory to break the spread of COVID-19, all CRPF programs in connection with CRPF Raising day and Passing out Parade of 51st batch DAGOs have been postponed. CRPF has joined the national response against COVID-19 by gearing up its medical facilities. pic.twitter.com/8pTWouKkBD — 🇮🇳CRPF🇮🇳 (@crpfindia) March 13, 2020 × "CRPF has joined the national response against COVID-19 by gearing up its medical facilities," it said. Also Read: Coronavirus: 324 Indians evacuated from Wuhan, admitted to ITBP, Army facilities The passing out parade of its latest batch of officers was scheduled to be held after the raising day event on March 21. Taking a similar action, the Central Industrial Security Force had last week postponed its anniversary day celebrations to be held on Friday. Also Read: Coronavirus: First batch of 200 evacuees from Wuhan discharged from ITBP quarantine camp in Delhi However, the CISF is now mulling to hold this event on March 28 after reviewing the threat posed by the disease that has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. "The Union home ministry has explicitly asked all forces under its command to avoid large congregations like these events and the CISF raising day will be postponed further if the coronavirus situation does not improve," a senior official said.

CRPF cancels anniversary celebrations amid coronavirus threat

PM Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani and Hardeep Puri,West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal were among those who remembered those killed when a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel was attacked on February 14 last year.

WION Dispatch: Nation Pays homage to Pulwama Martyrs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in paying tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in a terror attack in Pulwama a year ago and said India will never forget their martyrdom.

Pulwama attack anniversary: PM Modi, leaders pay homage to brave CRPF personnel

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) handling the security of Congress general secretary <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-leader-who-drove-priyanka-gandhi-on-scooter-fined-for-violating-traffic-rules-270988">Priyanka Gandhi Vadra</a> said that this is not the first time when such lapses from her side have been communicated to her.

According to a top CRPF official responsible for the security told sources that earlier also CRPF has communicated and advised her about lapses.

"This is not the first time since <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-lauds-crpf-as-bravest-force-in-the-world-270873">CRPF</a> has been given the security of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra when such lapses have taken place. There have been instances when Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was officially communicated about the lapses and advised by CRPF to keep security team in the loop," a top CRPF official told sources.

"We fortnightly or weekly or when it happens, we tell the protectee to follow the security protocols by giving the instances. Accordingly, CRPF also make changes if required with the security structure of the protectee," CRPF official claimed.

When asked about the details particular instances, CRPF official refused to divulge the details claiming it "secret in nature" but confirmed that in last one month CRPF has written to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra multiple times. "In one such instance she made an unscheduled tour to Bijnor," a CRPF official claimed.

"Tour programme of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Z+ Category ASL Central Category (CRPF Protectee) to visit Lucknow on 27/28-12-2019 was received and communicated to state authorities. On December 28, 2019 the only programme indicated was to visit PCC office for attending Congress foundation function for which ASL had been conducted," CRPF clarified on Monday.

"On December 28, Abhay Mishra, CO Hazratganj at around 0800hrs visited the place of stay to enquire about the detailed programme of the day of the protectee which was not communicated by the personal staff. There was no breach in security by the official. Regarding the sequence of events on December 28, 2019 the following <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-security-breach-crpf-delhi-police-misjudged-intruders-vehicle-as-rahul-gandhis-car-265936">security violation</a> had occurred," CRPF said in a press statement.

"Unscheduled Movement of the protectee without intimation as such ASL could not be conducted, During travelling the protectee used non-BR civil vehicle without PSO, The protectee took a lift in scooty as a pillion rider," CRPF said.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) handling the security of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that this is not the first time when such lapses from her side have been communicated to her.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) handling the security of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that this is not the first time when such lapses from her side have been communicated to her. According to a top CRPF official responsible for the security told sources that earlier also CRPF has communicated and advised her about lapses. "This is not the first time since CRPF has been given the security of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra when such lapses have taken place. There have been instances when Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was officially communicated about the lapses and advised by CRPF to keep security team in the loop," a top CRPF official told sources. "We fortnightly or weekly or when it happens, we tell the protectee to follow the security protocols by giving the instances. Accordingly, CRPF also make changes if required with the security structure of the protectee," CRPF official claimed. When asked about the details particular instances, CRPF official refused to divulge the details claiming it "secret in nature" but confirmed that in last one month CRPF has written to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra multiple times. "In one such instance she made an unscheduled tour to Bijnor," a CRPF official claimed. "Tour programme of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Z+ Category ASL Central Category (CRPF Protectee) to visit Lucknow on 27/28-12-2019 was received and communicated to state authorities. On December 28, 2019 the only programme indicated was to visit PCC office for attending Congress foundation function for which ASL had been conducted," CRPF clarified on Monday. "On December 28, Abhay Mishra, CO Hazratganj at around 0800hrs visited the place of stay to enquire about the detailed programme of the day of the protectee which was not communicated by the personal staff. There was no breach in security by the official. Regarding the sequence of events on December 28, 2019 the following security violation had occurred," CRPF said in a press statement. "Unscheduled Movement of the protectee without intimation as such ASL could not be conducted, During travelling the protectee used non-BR civil vehicle without PSO, The protectee took a lift in scooty as a pillion rider," CRPF said.

Not the first time when Priyanka Gandhi has made such security lapses: CRPF

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lauded Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as the bravest force in the world at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Directorate General building of CRPF.

"The Director-General of CRPF Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar said that it is a proud occasion for CRPF as the foundation stone of the Directorate General building of the organisation is being laid today. It is also a proud occasion for me. CRPF is not only the world`s biggest armed force, but it is also the bravest armed force in the world," Shah said while addressing the officers and jawans of CRPF.

Praising the valour and selfless service of the jawans of CRPF, Shah said, "If someone goes through the history of CRPF, one will observe many inspirational chapters. Till now 2,184 Jawans of CRPF have sacrificed their lives for the cause of their country."

The Home Minister recounted some of the landmark battles fought by CRPF in the past.

"The Hot Spring battle that CRPF fought on October 21, 1959, is etched in our memories. Only 10 Jawans of the CRPF faced a battalion of Chinese forces with valour and sacrificed their lives. Due to that reason, October 21 is observed as a Memorial day by the entire police force of the country," he said.

"CRPF faced the Pakistani forces in the 1965 war at the Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat with bravery. CRPF foiled the attack and drove the Pakistani forces away from there," he added.

Shah credited CRPF for tackling internal security challenges with efficiency.

"The 80s and 90s saw insurgency in some parts of the country. The CRPF dealt with this situation with courage. They helped bring peace to Punjab and North-East," he said.&nbsp; 
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lauded Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as the bravest force in the world at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Directorate General building of CRPF.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lauded Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as the bravest force in the world at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Directorate General building of CRPF. "The Director-General of CRPF Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar said that it is a proud occasion for CRPF as the foundation stone of the Directorate General building of the organisation is being laid today. It is also a proud occasion for me. CRPF is not only the world`s biggest armed force, but it is also the bravest armed force in the world," Shah said while addressing the officers and jawans of CRPF. Praising the valour and selfless service of the jawans of CRPF, Shah said, "If someone goes through the history of CRPF, one will observe many inspirational chapters. Till now 2,184 Jawans of CRPF have sacrificed their lives for the cause of their country." The Home Minister recounted some of the landmark battles fought by CRPF in the past. "The Hot Spring battle that CRPF fought on October 21, 1959, is etched in our memories. Only 10 Jawans of the CRPF faced a battalion of Chinese forces with valour and sacrificed their lives. Due to that reason, October 21 is observed as a Memorial day by the entire police force of the country," he said. "CRPF faced the Pakistani forces in the 1965 war at the Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat with bravery. CRPF foiled the attack and drove the Pakistani forces away from there," he added. Shah credited CRPF for tackling internal security challenges with efficiency. "The 80s and 90s saw insurgency in some parts of the country. The CRPF dealt with this situation with courage. They helped bring peace to Punjab and North-East," he said.

Amit Shah lauds CRPF as 'bravest force' in the world

Security agencies deployed to give protection to Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mistook the unknown vehicle for the car of ex-Congress President and Priyanka`s brother Rahul Gandhi.

Sources in Delhi Police, as well as CRPF, have confirmed that car was allowed to move inside as the security teams misjudged it as the car of Rahul Gandhi.

Though security forces are tight-lipped whether Rahul was scheduled to visit Priyanka or the security forces` personnel in a hurry misjudged the car, CRPF so far has not given any official reaction on the matter.

A blame game has already started between the Delhi Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) after the alleged security breach.

According to the CRPF sources, Delhi Police gave clearance to the vehicle to enter the premises as they are responsible for perimeter security.

On the other side, police top officials claim that CRPF is responsible for the security and only after getting clearance from the protection team of CRPF, the vehicle was allowed to move inside.

Also, cops claimed that security of CRPF deployed inside didn`t check the passengers when they moved out from the car.

Priyanka Gandhi`s office had filed a complaint with the Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) regarding an alleged security breach at the residence of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi, sources in the party said on Monday.

Last week in November, unknown people had entered the premises of the Congress leader on an SUV without any prior appointment and then sought selfies with Gandhi.

Security agencies deployed to give protection to Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mistook the unknown vehicle for the car of ex-Congress President and Priyanka`s brother Rahul Gandhi.

Security agencies deployed to give protection to Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mistook the unknown vehicle for the car of ex-Congress President and Priyanka`s brother Rahul Gandhi. Sources in Delhi Police, as well as CRPF, have confirmed that car was allowed to move inside as the security teams misjudged it as the car of Rahul Gandhi. Though security forces are tight-lipped whether Rahul was scheduled to visit Priyanka or the security forces` personnel in a hurry misjudged the car, CRPF so far has not given any official reaction on the matter. A blame game has already started between the Delhi Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) after the alleged security breach. According to the CRPF sources, Delhi Police gave clearance to the vehicle to enter the premises as they are responsible for perimeter security. On the other side, police top officials claim that CRPF is responsible for the security and only after getting clearance from the protection team of CRPF, the vehicle was allowed to move inside. Also, cops claimed that security of CRPF deployed inside didn`t check the passengers when they moved out from the car. Priyanka Gandhi`s office had filed a complaint with the Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) regarding an alleged security breach at the residence of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi, sources in the party said on Monday. Last week in November, unknown people had entered the premises of the Congress leader on an SUV without any prior appointment and then sought selfies with Gandhi.

Priyanka Gandhi security breach: 'CRPF, Delhi Police misjudged intruders' vehicle as Rahul Gandhi's car

In his maiden visit to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters here on Friday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-reviews-functioning-of-crpf-calls-for-action-against-maoists-262479">Union Home Minister Amit Shah</a> emphasised the need to maintain a database of the martyrs' families for systematically addressing their basic issues and grievances. 
 
"The Home Minister directed that senior Officers should visit the families of martyrs and spend time with them understanding their requirements so that their problems are resolved. A database should also be made of the martyrs' families and their basic issues and grievances should be systematically addressed," read a press release from the Ministry of Home Affairs. 
 
He also expressed concern about the "hard and long deployment of Jawans in difficult theatres" and discussed various measures for giving them relief and an opportunity to stay with their families. 
 
Home Minister said&nbsp;that the infrastructure of the CRPF and their residential quarters should be improved and more quarters at different duty locations of CRPF should be constructed. 
 
"He also directed that cutting edge technologies and the state-of-art equipment should be identified which are required for operational purposes. He also emphasised the Make-in-India effort and also asked the forces to use Khadi and indigenously made products," read the release. 
 
Shah reviewed the functioning of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at its headquarters here and met the top officials of the paramilitary force. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-says-sc-decision-on-rafale-befitting-reply-to-those-relying-on-malicious-campaigns-seeks-congress-apology-262119">The Home Minister</a> directed the CRPF to carry out an effective and decisive campaign against Left Wing Extremism in the next six months. 
 
He also called for&nbsp;effective action&nbsp;against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and law and order should be maintained. 
 
The Home Minister was given a detailed presentation by CRPF Director General Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. High ranking officials of the Ministry, as well as CRPF, were present on the occasion.

In his maiden visit to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters here on Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised the need to maintain a database of the martyrs' families for systematically addressing their basic issues and grievances.

In his maiden visit to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters here on Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised the need to maintain a database of the martyrs' families for systematically addressing their basic issues and grievances. "The Home Minister directed that senior Officers should visit the families of martyrs and spend time with them understanding their requirements so that their problems are resolved. A database should also be made of the martyrs' families and their basic issues and grievances should be systematically addressed," read a press release from the Ministry of Home Affairs. He also expressed concern about the "hard and long deployment of Jawans in difficult theatres" and discussed various measures for giving them relief and an opportunity to stay with their families. Home Minister said that the infrastructure of the CRPF and their residential quarters should be improved and more quarters at different duty locations of CRPF should be constructed. "He also directed that cutting edge technologies and the state-of-art equipment should be identified which are required for operational purposes. He also emphasised the Make-in-India effort and also asked the forces to use Khadi and indigenously made products," read the release. Shah reviewed the functioning of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at its headquarters here and met the top officials of the paramilitary force. The Home Minister directed the CRPF to carry out an effective and decisive campaign against Left Wing Extremism in the next six months. He also called for effective action against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and law and order should be maintained. The Home Minister was given a detailed presentation by CRPF Director General Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. High ranking officials of the Ministry, as well as CRPF, were present on the occasion.

Maintain database of martyrs' families, address their concerns: Amit Shah to CRPF

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-says-sc-decision-on-rafale-befitting-reply-to-those-relying-on-malicious-campaigns-seeks-congress-apology-262119">Union Home Minister Amit Shah</a> on Friday reviewed the functioning of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at its headquarters and met the top officials of the paramilitary force. 
 
The Home Minister directed the CRPF to carry out an effective and decisive campaign against Left Wing Extremism in the next six months. 
 
He also directed that effective action should be taken against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and law and order should be maintained. 
 
The Home Minister was given a detailed presentation by CRPF Director General Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. High ranking officials of the Ministry, as well as CRPF, were present on the occasion. 
 
This was the first visit of Amit Shah to any force headquarter after he took charge of the Home Ministry. 
 
An official release said the minister spent about two hours with the senior officers of the force before leaving. 
 
The Home Minister was apprised of the organisational structure of the CRPF and its special forces. 
 
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir and CRPF's requirements of infrastructure and equipment were discussed. 
 
"The Home Minister directed that effective action should be taken against the terrorists and law and order be maintained," the release said. 
 
He also directed that the civic action programmes be carried out, besides organising sports and tours. 
 
The CRPF should also reach out to the villagers and assist them in obtaining the benefits of many central schemes which are applicable to them, he said. 
 
The minister said proper winter provisioning for the forces should be done and their welfare looked after. He also appreciated the performance of the CRPF in that theatre. 
 
The situation in the Maoist affected states and measures being taken for improving the infrastructure of the camps and measures against improvised explosive devices were also discussed. 
 
"The Home Minister directed the CRPF to carry out an effective and decisive campaign against Left Wing Extremism in the next six months," the release said. 
 
He said action needs to be taken against the urban Naxals and their facilitators. 
 
The Home Minister emphasised that the road connectivity and medical infrastructure in LWE areas should be upgraded. 
 
He also directed that the health of the jawans and their families should be well looked after. 
 
Digital health-cards should be made and there should be periodical health checks also for their families. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-is-creating-meaningless-ruckus-over-presidents-rule-in-maharashtra-amit-shah-261911">The Home Minister</a> directed that senior officers should visit the families of martyrs and spend time with them understanding their requirements so that their problems are resolved. 
 
"A database should also be made of the martyrs' families and their basic issues and grievances should be systematically addressed'', Shah said. 
 
He expressed concern about the hard and long deployment of jawans in difficult theatres and discussed various measures for giving them relief and an opportunity to stay with their families. 
 
The minister directed that the infrastructure of CRPF and their residential quarters should be improved and more quarters at different duty locations should be constructed. 
 
Noting that cutting edge technologies and the state-of-art equipment should be identified which are required for operational purposes, he emphasised the Make-in-India effort and also asked the forces to use Khadi and indigenously made products. 
 
He directed the senior officers to reach out to their juniors and jawans so as to able to appreciate their issues.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the functioning of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at its headquarters and met the top officials of the paramilitary force.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the functioning of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at its headquarters and met the top officials of the paramilitary force. The Home Minister directed the CRPF to carry out an effective and decisive campaign against Left Wing Extremism in the next six months. He also directed that effective action should be taken against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and law and order should be maintained. The Home Minister was given a detailed presentation by CRPF Director General Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. High ranking officials of the Ministry, as well as CRPF, were present on the occasion. This was the first visit of Amit Shah to any force headquarter after he took charge of the Home Ministry. An official release said the minister spent about two hours with the senior officers of the force before leaving. The Home Minister was apprised of the organisational structure of the CRPF and its special forces. The situation in Jammu and Kashmir and CRPF's requirements of infrastructure and equipment were discussed. "The Home Minister directed that effective action should be taken against the terrorists and law and order be maintained," the release said. He also directed that the civic action programmes be carried out, besides organising sports and tours. The CRPF should also reach out to the villagers and assist them in obtaining the benefits of many central schemes which are applicable to them, he said. The minister said proper winter provisioning for the forces should be done and their welfare looked after. He also appreciated the performance of the CRPF in that theatre. The situation in the Maoist affected states and measures being taken for improving the infrastructure of the camps and measures against improvised explosive devices were also discussed. "The Home Minister directed the CRPF to carry out an effective and decisive campaign against Left Wing Extremism in the next six months," the release said. He said action needs to be taken against the urban Naxals and their facilitators. The Home Minister emphasised that the road connectivity and medical infrastructure in LWE areas should be upgraded. He also directed that the health of the jawans and their families should be well looked after. Digital health-cards should be made and there should be periodical health checks also for their families. The Home Minister directed that senior officers should visit the families of martyrs and spend time with them understanding their requirements so that their problems are resolved. "A database should also be made of the martyrs' families and their basic issues and grievances should be systematically addressed'', Shah said. He expressed concern about the hard and long deployment of jawans in difficult theatres and discussed various measures for giving them relief and an opportunity to stay with their families. The minister directed that the infrastructure of CRPF and their residential quarters should be improved and more quarters at different duty locations should be constructed. Noting that cutting edge technologies and the state-of-art equipment should be identified which are required for operational purposes, he emphasised the Make-in-India effort and also asked the forces to use Khadi and indigenously made products. He directed the senior officers to reach out to their juniors and jawans so as to able to appreciate their issues.

Amit Shah reviews functioning of CRPF, calls for action against Maoists

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-terrorist-killed-in-encounter-with-security-forces-in-awantipora-254365">A second terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army, Jammu &amp; Kashmir police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday. </a> 
 
He was affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammad, said the police. Earlier today a Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist was gunned down in the same operation.

"He was identified as Ufaid Farooq Lone who was involved in several terrorist activities including recent grenade attacks, threatening and beating of shopkeepers and fruit-growers post abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. He also motivated other youths to join militant ranks," said J&amp;K police.

The joint operation was launched by security forces on Monday evening. So far, the security forces have conducted four successful anti-terrorist operations since September 28.

On September 28, at Batote, Ramban district forces eliminated three hardcore militants of Hizbul Mujahideen. The next day at Kangan in Ganderbal, forces eliminated two recently infiltrated group members of Jaish.

A second terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army, Jammu & Kashmir police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday. He was affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammad, said the police.

A second terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army, Jammu & Kashmir police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday. He was affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammad, said the police. Earlier today a Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist was gunned down in the same operation. "He was identified as Ufaid Farooq Lone who was involved in several terrorist activities including recent grenade attacks, threatening and beating of shopkeepers and fruit-growers post abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. He also motivated other youths to join militant ranks," said J&K police. The joint operation was launched by security forces on Monday evening. So far, the security forces have conducted four successful anti-terrorist operations since September 28. On September 28, at Batote, Ramban district forces eliminated three hardcore militants of Hizbul Mujahideen. The next day at Kangan in Ganderbal, forces eliminated two recently infiltrated group members of Jaish.

Awantipora: Second terrorist killed in encounter with security forces

On the 73rd Independence Day, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalled how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-terrorists-attack-police-party-in-anantnag-three-crpf-personnel-one-terrorist-killed-226570">terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir</a> last year.

Singh, a Deputy Commandant in the CRPF has won five gallantry awards since 2004 when he joined the CRPF.

"On September 12, 2018, we received an input that three JeM had fired at a police post and forged into a nearby jungle. To hunt them down, our team, along with the local police, launched a cordon and search operation in the area," said Singh, reminiscing the incident, which took place near the Mata Vaishno Devi University in Jammu's Jhajjar-Kotli.

The team took a sigh of relief when an informer told them that the terrorists were hiding in a house, with only a door and grilled window.

"We were relieved as the house had only one exit. The next morning, as we were advancing towards the spot, we got fired upon. As we had no cover, we crawled through to the house, from where they were firing. Next, we decided that one of us would go forward and do targetted firing at the door of the house to detest them from coming out of it," said Singh.

As a commander, Singh advanced and took cover behind a tree. "As I started firing, one of the terrorists, standing behind the door, got hit," he added.

As Singh, along with the team was contemplating what to do next, a bullet hit his shoulder.

Unfazed by the bleeding, he decided to stay at the spot and fire at the door.

"Had I left the spot at that point, the terrorists would have caused collateral damage to the people of the village," said Singh, with a gleaming smile.

As a last measure, they threw 2-3 grenades at us, which fell 8-10 metres away from me.&nbsp;

My left side got badly injured and I started bleeding profusely, he recalled.

"I came out of the cover of the tree and fired at the door again and killed the second terrorist. Later, another team took cover and killed the third terrorist. No villagers were hurt and the operation was completed," Singh said.

Harshpal Singh, who is the only CRPF Personnel to be awarded Kirti Chakra, thanked his team members for trusting in him during the counter-terrorist operation.

Singh has won several gallantry awards and is currently posted in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.

In 2008, he received his first award for neutralising five Naxals in the Hazaribagh area.

In 2014, he killed a Naxal with two lakh bounty on his head in Chhattisgarh`s Kunti area.

In 2015, he was awarded Police Medal (Gallantry) for killing the Naxal Zonal Commander in Kunti.&nbsp;

Later that year, he was accorded CM medal from in Jharkhand.

On the 73rd Independence Day, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalled how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year.

On the 73rd Independence Day, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Harshpal Singh, who is slated to receive the peacetime gallantry medal - Kirti Chakra today, recalled how he eliminated three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year. Singh, a Deputy Commandant in the CRPF has won five gallantry awards since 2004 when he joined the CRPF. "On September 12, 2018, we received an input that three JeM had fired at a police post and forged into a nearby jungle. To hunt them down, our team, along with the local police, launched a cordon and search operation in the area," said Singh, reminiscing the incident, which took place near the Mata Vaishno Devi University in Jammu's Jhajjar-Kotli. The team took a sigh of relief when an informer told them that the terrorists were hiding in a house, with only a door and grilled window. "We were relieved as the house had only one exit. The next morning, as we were advancing towards the spot, we got fired upon. As we had no cover, we crawled through to the house, from where they were firing. Next, we decided that one of us would go forward and do targetted firing at the door of the house to detest them from coming out of it," said Singh. As a commander, Singh advanced and took cover behind a tree. "As I started firing, one of the terrorists, standing behind the door, got hit," he added. As Singh, along with the team was contemplating what to do next, a bullet hit his shoulder. Unfazed by the bleeding, he decided to stay at the spot and fire at the door. "Had I left the spot at that point, the terrorists would have caused collateral damage to the people of the village," said Singh, with a gleaming smile. As a last measure, they threw 2-3 grenades at us, which fell 8-10 metres away from me. My left side got badly injured and I started bleeding profusely, he recalled. "I came out of the cover of the tree and fired at the door again and killed the second terrorist. Later, another team took cover and killed the third terrorist. No villagers were hurt and the operation was completed," Singh said. Harshpal Singh, who is the only CRPF Personnel to be awarded Kirti Chakra, thanked his team members for trusting in him during the counter-terrorist operation. Singh has won several gallantry awards and is currently posted in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. In 2008, he received his first award for neutralising five Naxals in the Hazaribagh area. In 2014, he killed a Naxal with two lakh bounty on his head in Chhattisgarh`s Kunti area. In 2015, he was awarded Police Medal (Gallantry) for killing the Naxal Zonal Commander in Kunti. Later that year, he was accorded CM medal from in Jharkhand.

CRPF officer who killed 3 terrorists despite bullet injury is the recipient of Kirti Chakra

Government on Friday refuted the report of moving additional troops to Jammu and Kashmir after it ordered the deployment of 10,000 central forces personnel in the valley.

"100 companies had been ordered for deployment about a week ago, which are in the process of reaching their destinations. This has apparently led to speculations of induction of additional forces," news agency ANI quoted Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources.

"Based on assessment of internal security situation, training requirements, the need for paramilitary troops to be rotated for rest and recuperation, induction and de-induction of central forces is a continuous and dynamic process," MHA sources said further.

On Thursday, news agency PTI had reported that additional 280 companies of security forces (28,000 security personnel) were being sent to the valley by the government to strengthen counter-insurgency operations and law and order situation.

Last week, the central government had moved 10,000 central forces personnel to valley following National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During his two-day-visit, Doval had held meetings with senior officers and reviewed law and order situation in the valley. 
 
Security agencies had in July confirmed inputs that Pakistan army-backed terrorist groups are planning to carry out a major attack on Indian soil. Inputs have been received by the security and spy agencies that after the successful conduct of Panchayat elections in the state, terrorist groups have been asked to carry out an attack on forces.&nbsp;

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Government on Friday refuted the report of moving additional troops to Jammu and Kashmir after it ordered the deployment of 10,000 central forces personnel in the valley.

Government on Friday refuted the report of moving additional troops to Jammu and Kashmir after it ordered the deployment of 10,000 central forces personnel in the valley. "100 companies had been ordered for deployment about a week ago, which are in the process of reaching their destinations. This has apparently led to speculations of induction of additional forces," news agency ANI quoted Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources. "Based on assessment of internal security situation, training requirements, the need for paramilitary troops to be rotated for rest and recuperation, induction and de-induction of central forces is a continuous and dynamic process," MHA sources said further. On Thursday, news agency PTI had reported that additional 280 companies of security forces (28,000 security personnel) were being sent to the valley by the government to strengthen counter-insurgency operations and law and order situation. Last week, the central government had moved 10,000 central forces personnel to valley following National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During his two-day-visit, Doval had held meetings with senior officers and reviewed law and order situation in the valley. Security agencies had in July confirmed inputs that Pakistan army-backed terrorist groups are planning to carry out a major attack on Indian soil. Inputs have been received by the security and spy agencies that after the successful conduct of Panchayat elections in the state, terrorist groups have been asked to carry out an attack on forces. (With inputs from agencies)

Government denies deploying additional troops in Jammu and Kashmir: Report

In a late-night order on Friday, the Union home ministry ordered the deployment of 100 additional companies of paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir, sparking panic in the Valley. The order, accessed by Mint, states that 50 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be deployed, while nine companies of the CRPF will be moved from the National Capital to the Valley. The other troop deployment will happen through the Border Security Force (BSF), the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). While Jammu and Kashmir already have a deployment of 40,000 paramilitary personnel, the additional 100 companies will mean the addition of 10,000 troops on the ground.

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Additional CRPF, BSF companies deployed in Kashmir; 10,000 Troops To Moved To Kashmir

AK Das, a Central Reserve Police Force head constable posted in Kashmir, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle. In a similar outrage, an army personnel pumped five bullets into Major Shikhar Thappa. The officer had pulled up the soldier for using a mobile phone while on duty.&nbsp;

Media reports are heart-wrenching, but point to the unease among the ranks of fighting soldiers, sadly swept under the carpet by authorities.&nbsp;

Love of a life in the armed forces and in uniform is the overwhelming reason for a young man to join the army or the defence forces. When confronting the enemy, he obeys the orders of his company commander, ever-ready to lay down his life for the country and for regimental pride.&nbsp;

But he is in a state of perpetual distress by the war that rages in his backyard, his home. Although away from his family, he gets daily updates on mobile phone, on social media. Every bad news from home sends him into an invisible depression. His frequent visits to his home and family to settle disputes are unsuccessful. And each time he returns to his post without resolving unending issues, personal or professional, his distress mounts. &nbsp;&nbsp;

When on leave, he overstays against regimental rules. Warnings from his company commander to report on time aggravate his distress. Without going into a soldier’s stress, the company commander, many of them kind and reasonable, reject the frequent demand for leave.&nbsp;

Torn between the two wars, the soldier has little choice. This story repeats itself for the thousands who serve in the army and paramilitary forces. Recruited from villages, they carry with them the burden of their homes to their frontier posts.

The many personal disputes that dominate their lives take them to police stations, tehsildar courts, revenue and criminal courts. The arms-bearing soldier of the Indian Army, the brave fighter, stands with folded hands at every court and police station. His pride is crushed, his resolve to fight for the nation weakened and faith in the society shaken. &nbsp;

These issues may be laughable for a city dweller or one from the newly educated generation, but they dominate the villages from where the bulk of our armed forces are recruited.&nbsp;

Disputes arise every day and remain unresolved as a soldier cannot handle them. Neither he nor his family is trained for handling such stress.&nbsp;

Most soldiers stay away from home for 10 to 11 months a year, which ultimately leads to marital discords, allegations and counter allegations. When issues aggravate, they result in the extreme step of taking a life.

Suicide and fratricide are not uncommon in the paramilitary and army forces deployed in Kashmir. The number of defence personnel committing suicide is the highest in the Indian Army.

According to ministry of defence and statements made in Parliament, in 2018, as many as 80 army personnel are believed to have committed suicide. This number is 16 for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and eight for the Navy.&nbsp;

In 2017 the number of army personnel who are suspected to have committed suicide was 75, while in 2016 this figure stood at 104.

In the IAF, the number of suspected suicides was 21 in 2017 and 19 in 2016. For the Navy, these numbers stood at five and six for 2017 and 2016, respectively.

There is another aside. The impact on the morale of soldiers is enormous, which is reflected in a large number of them seeking retirement. Official figures say that the rate of voluntary retirement is the highest in the army, with 412 officers opting for VRS in 2018, their numbers rising from 353 in 2016. This certainly does not bode well for the army, which is already suffering from a shortfall of officers.

Not surprisingly, most of them chose VRS for ‘domestic and personal reasons’. It is time to revisit the personnel policy of the forces when these ‘domestic and personal reasons’ become more important for a soldier than his duty on the border.&nbsp;

Who could solve their problems? The company commander, commandant of the battalion, the village sarpanch or their fellow soldiers? But they cannot do it individually. What is needed is a re-education programme for soldiers. Sensitisation of district and village authorities could prove to be ideal solutions.&nbsp;

Village panchayats and Sainik Kalyan Boards need to be proactive and should be sensitised.

The Union home minister said in Parliament that various steps have been taken by the armed forces to create a healthy environment for their officers and other ranks.

Besides other measures, mental health awareness is provided during pre-induction training. Distress management has been institutionalised to reduce stress among troops. A helpline has also been established by the army and the air force to provide professional counselling. The army and armed forces are upbeat with training and stress management projects, but the numbers of suicides and of those seeking voluntary retirement are on the rise. Much more needs to be done.&nbsp; 
 
(This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-soldiering-through-stress-2775092">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)&nbsp;

 
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AK Das, a Central Reserve Police Force head constable posted in Kashmir, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle. In a similar outrage, an army personnel pumped five bullets into Major Shikhar Thappa.

AK Das, a Central Reserve Police Force head constable posted in Kashmir, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle. In a similar outrage, an army personnel pumped five bullets into Major Shikhar Thappa. The officer had pulled up the soldier for using a mobile phone while on duty. Media reports are heart-wrenching, but point to the unease among the ranks of fighting soldiers, sadly swept under the carpet by authorities. Love of a life in the armed forces and in uniform is the overwhelming reason for a young man to join the army or the defence forces. When confronting the enemy, he obeys the orders of his company commander, ever-ready to lay down his life for the country and for regimental pride. But he is in a state of perpetual distress by the war that rages in his backyard, his home. Although away from his family, he gets daily updates on mobile phone, on social media. Every bad news from home sends him into an invisible depression. His frequent visits to his home and family to settle disputes are unsuccessful. And each time he returns to his post without resolving unending issues, personal or professional, his distress mounts. When on leave, he overstays against regimental rules. Warnings from his company commander to report on time aggravate his distress. Without going into a soldier’s stress, the company commander, many of them kind and reasonable, reject the frequent demand for leave. Torn between the two wars, the soldier has little choice. This story repeats itself for the thousands who serve in the army and paramilitary forces. Recruited from villages, they carry with them the burden of their homes to their frontier posts. The many personal disputes that dominate their lives take them to police stations, tehsildar courts, revenue and criminal courts. The arms-bearing soldier of the Indian Army, the brave fighter, stands with folded hands at every court and police station. His pride is crushed, his resolve to fight for the nation weakened and faith in the society shaken. These issues may be laughable for a city dweller or one from the newly educated generation, but they dominate the villages from where the bulk of our armed forces are recruited. Disputes arise every day and remain unresolved as a soldier cannot handle them. Neither he nor his family is trained for handling such stress. Most soldiers stay away from home for 10 to 11 months a year, which ultimately leads to marital discords, allegations and counter allegations. When issues aggravate, they result in the extreme step of taking a life. Suicide and fratricide are not uncommon in the paramilitary and army forces deployed in Kashmir. The number of defence personnel committing suicide is the highest in the Indian Army. According to ministry of defence and statements made in Parliament, in 2018, as many as 80 army personnel are believed to have committed suicide. This number is 16 for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and eight for the Navy. In 2017 the number of army personnel who are suspected to have committed suicide was 75, while in 2016 this figure stood at 104. In the IAF, the number of suspected suicides was 21 in 2017 and 19 in 2016. For the Navy, these numbers stood at five and six for 2017 and 2016, respectively. There is another aside. The impact on the morale of soldiers is enormous, which is reflected in a large number of them seeking retirement. Official figures say that the rate of voluntary retirement is the highest in the army, with 412 officers opting for VRS in 2018, their numbers rising from 353 in 2016. This certainly does not bode well for the army, which is already suffering from a shortfall of officers. Not surprisingly, most of them chose VRS for ‘domestic and personal reasons’. It is time to revisit the personnel policy of the forces when these ‘domestic and personal reasons’ become more important for a soldier than his duty on the border. Who could solve their problems? The company commander, commandant of the battalion, the village sarpanch or their fellow soldiers? But they cannot do it individually. What is needed is a re-education programme for soldiers. Sensitisation of district and village authorities could prove to be ideal solutions. Village panchayats and Sainik Kalyan Boards need to be proactive and should be sensitised. The Union home minister said in Parliament that various steps have been taken by the armed forces to create a healthy environment for their officers and other ranks. Besides other measures, mental health awareness is provided during pre-induction training. Distress management has been institutionalised to reduce stress among troops. A helpline has also been established by the army and the air force to provide professional counselling. The army and armed forces are upbeat with training and stress management projects, but the numbers of suicides and of those seeking voluntary retirement are on the rise. Much more needs to be done. (This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

Rise in cases of suicide and voluntary retirement in Armed Forces is a disturbing trend

Two terrorists, including the man who owned the explosive-laden car used in the suicide bombing of a CRPF convoy in Pulwama in February, were also shot dead in the encounter.

India Watch: Last surviving attacker of Pulwama dead

A day after terrorists targeted an Army patrol at Pulwama in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-pulwama-attack-key-conspirator-killed-in-anantnag-encounter-228205">Jammu and Kashmir(J&amp;K)</a>, terrorists today lobbed a grenade at a police station.

The bomb exploded outside the police station, reports said,&nbsp;resulting&nbsp;in injuries&nbsp;to a few cilivians. Authorities have cordoned off the area after the attack.

On Monday, nine<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-fresh-encounter-erupts-in-pulwama-two-killed-in-shopian-223259"> Army personnel and two civilians</a> were injured when terrorits triggered an IED in an Army vehicle. The vehicle belonged to the 44 Rashtriya Rifles. The injured were taken to a hospital immediately and were in stable condiction, doctors said.

The site of the blast was a few kms away from the area where a convoy of vehicles carrying CRPF&nbsp;personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway were attacked by a suicide bomber on February 14 in which over 40 soliders were killed.

The key conspirators - Sajjad Maqbool Bhat and Tauseef- belonging to &nbsp;Jaish-e-Mohammed(JeM) were killed in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday in Anantnag district.

On Friday, in another incident, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Pulwama's Braw Bandina area of Awantipora. There have been several encounters in the past fortnight between security forces and terrorits in the area.

Last week, four terrorits were killed by security forces in Pulwama's Lassipora district leading to recovery of 3 AK-47 rifles.

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A day after terrorists targeted an Army patrol at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), terrorists today lobbed a grenade at a police station. The bomb exploded outside the police station, reports said, resulting in injuries to a few cilivians.

A day after terrorists targeted an Army patrol at Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), terrorists today lobbed a grenade at a police station. The bomb exploded outside the police station, reports said, resulting in injuries to a few cilivians. Authorities have cordoned off the area after the attack. On Monday, nine Army personnel and two civilians were injured when terrorits triggered an IED in an Army vehicle. The vehicle belonged to the 44 Rashtriya Rifles. The injured were taken to a hospital immediately and were in stable condiction, doctors said. The site of the blast was a few kms away from the area where a convoy of vehicles carrying CRPF personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway were attacked by a suicide bomber on February 14 in which over 40 soliders were killed. The key conspirators - Sajjad Maqbool Bhat and Tauseef- belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed(JeM) were killed in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday in Anantnag district. On Friday, in another incident, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Pulwama's Braw Bandina area of Awantipora. There have been several encounters in the past fortnight between security forces and terrorits in the area. Last week, four terrorits were killed by security forces in Pulwama's Lassipora district leading to recovery of 3 AK-47 rifles.

J&K: Terrorists attack police station in Pulwama; civilians injured

An army vehicle was targeted with an improvised explosive device today in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, where a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force was attacked by a suicide bomber in February.

Army Vehicle Attacked In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

A terrorist attack took place at a police party at KP road in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Five&nbsp;CRPF were killed as terrorists and security forces exchanged heavy firing.

As many as three CRPF personnel have been injured. Station House Officer of Anantnag Police Station, Arshad Ahmed, was injured in the attack and has been shifted to Srinagar for treatment. One terrorist has been killed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

CRPF in a statement said that motorcycle-borne terrorists fired upon troops of B/116 battalion and Jammu and Kashmir police who were deployed for law and order duty.&nbsp;

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Sources in the police say that terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at the forces in which a girl also sustained injuries. The area has been cordoned off as forces have trapped one terrorist near the spot.

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Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sopore-encounter-body-of-1-terrorist-retrieved-by-security-forces-226385">the body of a terrorist was recovered</a> by security forces on Wednesday morning after an encounter took place on Tuesday in Bomai area of Sopore in Baramulla district, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

The encounter broke out at 5:25 pm yesterday between terrorists and the troops of 177, 179 and 92 Battalion of CRPF, SOG Sopore, 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR).

Though the body of the terrorist was retrieved from the site of the encounter his identity and affiliation is being ascertained, Jammu and Kashmir Police said.

"On a credible input, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces at the area. During the search operation, the hiding terrorist fired on the search party. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter," police explained in a press release.

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A terrorist attack took place at a police party at KP road in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday. Five CRPF were killed as terrorists and security forces exchanged heavy firing.

A terrorist attack took place at a police party at KP road in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday. Five CRPF were killed as terrorists and security forces exchanged heavy firing. As many as three CRPF personnel have been injured. Station House Officer of Anantnag Police Station, Arshad Ahmed, was injured in the attack and has been shifted to Srinagar for treatment. One terrorist has been killed. CRPF in a statement said that motorcycle-borne terrorists fired upon troops of B/116 battalion and Jammu and Kashmir police who were deployed for law and order duty. J&K Police on today's Anantnag terrorist attack: Three security forces personnel including SHO Anantnag, Inspector Arshid Khan sustained gunshot injuries. https://t.co/dhYC8asx9e — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2019 × Sources in the police say that terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at the forces in which a girl also sustained injuries. The area has been cordoned off as forces have trapped one terrorist near the spot. #UPDATE Total 5 CRPF personnel have lost their lives in Anantnag terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir, today. pic.twitter.com/sXoVnbkqzi — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2019 × Meanwhile, the body of a terrorist was recovered by security forces on Wednesday morning after an encounter took place on Tuesday in Bomai area of Sopore in Baramulla district, news agency ANI reported. The encounter broke out at 5:25 pm yesterday between terrorists and the troops of 177, 179 and 92 Battalion of CRPF, SOG Sopore, 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR). Though the body of the terrorist was retrieved from the site of the encounter his identity and affiliation is being ascertained, Jammu and Kashmir Police said. "On a credible input, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and security forces at the area. During the search operation, the hiding terrorist fired on the search party. The fire was retaliated leading to an encounter," police explained in a press release.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists attack police party in Anantnag; five CRPF personnel, one terrorist killed

All temporary restrictions imposed on all air routes, in the country's air space have been lifted, the Indian Air Force said.

The move comes immediately after Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/cabinet-20-most-ministers-retain-earlier-ministries-check-complete-list-223154">Narendra Modi began his second term in office</a>.

"Temporary restrictions on all air routes in the Indian airspace, imposed by the Indian Air Force on 27 Feb 19, have been removed," the IAF tweeted on Friday.

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The IAF said it had removed restrictions that were imposed on all routes a day after its 12 Mirage 2000s crossed over to Pakistan and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-army-to-move-air-defence-units-closer-to-pakistan-border-post-balakot-strikes-218676">attacked a JeM terrorist training camp</a> in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The strikes were in response to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virtual-sims-used-in-pulwama-terror-attack-india-to-approach-us-for-help-205320">terror attack in Pulwama</a>, in which about 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives on February 14.

Pakistan on Wednesday extended the ban on India using its airspace for commercial flights till June 14.

Since then, foreign carriers using Indian airspace have been forced to take costly detours because they cannot fly over Pakistan. The closure mainly affects flights from Europe to Southeast Asia.

Pakistan lies in the middle of a vital aviation corridor whereby the airspace restrictions, which have been continuing since a long time, impacts hundreds of commercial flights each day, extending flight timings for passengers, as well as fuel costs for airlines.

All temporary restrictions imposed on all air routes, in the country's air space have been lifted, the Indian Air Force said. The move comes immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his second term in office.

All temporary restrictions imposed on all air routes, in the country's air space have been lifted, the Indian Air Force said. The move comes immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his second term in office. "Temporary restrictions on all air routes in the Indian airspace, imposed by the Indian Air Force on 27 Feb 19, have been removed," the IAF tweeted on Friday. #Information : Temporary restrictions on all air routes in the Indian airspace, imposed by the Indian Air Force on 27 Feb 19, have been removed. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 31, 2019 × The IAF said it had removed restrictions that were imposed on all routes a day after its 12 Mirage 2000s crossed over to Pakistan and attacked a JeM terrorist training camp in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The strikes were in response to the terror attack in Pulwama, in which about 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives on February 14. Pakistan on Wednesday extended the ban on India using its airspace for commercial flights till June 14. Since then, foreign carriers using Indian airspace have been forced to take costly detours because they cannot fly over Pakistan. The closure mainly affects flights from Europe to Southeast Asia. Pakistan lies in the middle of a vital aviation corridor whereby the airspace restrictions, which have been continuing since a long time, impacts hundreds of commercial flights each day, extending flight timings for passengers, as well as fuel costs for airlines.

Indian Air Force lifts temporary airspace restrictions, imposed after Balakot strike

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