Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force had earned people’s trust through bravery, heroism and courage in all circumstances. He said the CRPF was the largest paramilitary force in the world and had played significant role in the country’s internal security.
Singh was addressing 76th foundation day ceremony of CRPF at Neemuch on Monday. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present.
The Union Minister said CRPF rushed first of all wherever there was disturbance of peace or natural disaster in the country. He said this was the reason that the force started with just one battalion had expanded to 236 battalions now.
Singh said the Central police force had carved its identity as protector of democracy. Its soldiers were giving a tough fight to Maoists due to which Naxal incidents had come down by 30 per cent. He said special attention was being paid to strengthen and modernise infrastructure of the force.
As many as 13,860 constables of the force have been promoted as head constables. Along with cadre review, efforts are under consideration to expand housing facilities and increase HRA. He congratulated CRPF for its courageous works.
Earlier, Union Home Minister took salute of parade. Soldiers of the force were conferred medals and trophies for their utmost courage, heroism and excellent works. Women contingents of CRPF also took part in the parade and displayed attractive stunts on motorcycles. MP Sudhir Gupta, local MlAs, and DG of CRPF Prakash Mishra were also present.