CRPF Seeks 20,000 New Troops From Union Home Ministry For Deployment In Kashmir, Manipur

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has formally sought the Union Home Ministry’s approval to raise 20 additional battalions, equating to around 20,000 new personnel, amidst a severe personnel shortage and escalating security threats, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur.The request is directly tied to current operational demands, as the CRPF faces a shortfall of nearly 26,000
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has formally sought the Union Home Ministry’s approval to raise 20 additional battalions, equating to around 20,000 new personnel, amidst a severe personnel shortage and escalating security threats, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur.The request is directly tied to current operational demands, as the CRPF faces a shortfall of nearly 26,000
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