Latest CAPF personnel News & Updates

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday extended greetings to personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force on CRPF Shaurya Diwas, while also drawing attention to “long-standing concerns” within the forces and assuring that a Congress-led government would address these issues. He said that a Congress government will ensure fair promotions, leadership opportunities, and enhanced recognition for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.In …

Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) To ensure the best possible utilisation of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for the upcoming Assembly polls in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had decided to strip the district administration of the authority to determine the movement of the CAPF.Until the last elections, District Magistrates, including District Electoral Officers, were authorised to determine the movement of the CAPF before, during, or after the polls while the MCC was in force…

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry, following the recommendations of the Election Commission of India (ECI), has decided to upgrade the security grade for West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal.A CEO office source said that Agarwal’s security had been upgraded to the “Y” category, which will entitle him to security cover by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.At the same time, CAPF personnel will also be deployed at the CEO’s office in central Kolkata.Th…