Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Nation Honors CRPF on 87th Raising Day
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 87th Raising Day.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended their wishes and praised the CRPF for its courage, sacrifice, and dedication to safeguarding the nation's internal security.
The CRPF, founded in 1939 and renamed in 1949, plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order, combating insurgency, and responding to emergencies across India.
The force has specialized units like the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA).
Over the years, 2,270 personnel have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan led greetings on the 87th Raising Day of the CRPF.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended their wishes.
The CRPF was founded as the Crown Representative’s Police on July 27, 1939, and renamed under the CRPF Act on December 28, 1949.
The CRPF is the largest Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The CRPF plays a pivotal role in maintaining internal security, combating insurgency, and assisting states in law and order.
- Who
- Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, CRPF personnel
- What
- Celebration of the 87th Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To honor the CRPF's contributions to national security and internal peace
Government Support
CRPF's Role
Government's Role
Government Support
The government has consistently supported the CRPF through public recognition and praise.
CRPF's Role
The CRPF has been instrumental in maintaining internal security and combating insurgency.
- Founded
- July 27, 1939
- Renamed
- December 28, 1949
- Ministry
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Role
- Maintaining internal security, combating insurgency, assisting states in law and order, conducting counter-insurgency operations, securing elections, and responding to emergencies
- Specialized Units
- Rapid Action Force (RAF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)
- Personnel Sacrifices
- 2,270 personnel have laid down their lives in the line of duty
