CRPF DG assures full backing for force personnel on 88th Raising Day
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General GP Singh has assured personnel of the country’s largest paramilitary force that he would take “complete responsibility” for any decision or action taken by officers and jawans during the bona fide discharge of their duties.
At the 88th Raising Day event at CRPF headquarters, the Director General reiterated the leadership’s commitment to support personnel operating in challenging environments.
“I will take complete responsibility for any decision and action undertaken by the officers and jawans during bona fide discharge of their duties,” Singh said, according to officials present at the function.
The assurance was issued as CRPF units remain deployed in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, Left-Wing Extremism-affected regions, and law and order duties in several states. Established in 1939 as the Crown Representative’s Police, the force now undertakes internal security, VIP protection, election duties, and disaster response.
Officials said the DG’s statement was intended to boost morale among personnel, who often face complex situations requiring immediate decisions under pressure. The leadership conveyed that actions taken in good faith would have institutional support, aiming to reduce concerns about later scrutiny or legal issues.
CRPF currently has a strength of over three lakh personnel and is the primary force for internal security duties. The CRPF has over three lakh personnel and serves as the primary force for internal security.
Its units are central to security during elections and large gatherings.
The force has also played a key role in anti-Naxal operations, contributing to a reduction in the spread of Left-Wing Extremism in the last decade. In difficult conditions. He reminded the personnel that the trust of the public and the confidence of the Government rest on the force’s ability to act with both firmness and fairness.
The assurance of complete responsibility for bona fide actions is particularly significant in the current operational context.
Security forces often face situations involving armed groups, stone-pelting, or sudden threats, where the use of force may later be scrutinised. The DG’s statement indicated that leadership would support personnel in such cases.
The force’s internal solidarity and a recognition of the risks they undertake daily. The DG also interacted with family members of personnel and acknowledged the sacrifices they make in supporting their relatives serving in remote and high-risk postings.
Raising Day marks an opportunity for the CRPF to review its legacy and prepare for future challenges. The force has evolved from its colonial origins to its current role in internal security, now facing challenges such as insurgency, urban unrest, and rapid disaster response.
The Director General’s remarks emphasised operational confidence, stating he would take responsibility for actions performed in good faith. This was intended to enable junior commanders and personnel to act decisively when required.
The event also featured cultural programmes and awards for gallantry and distinguished service. Recipients were felicitated for acts of bravery. The event included cultural programmes and awards for gallantry and distinguished service.
Personnel were recognised for acts of bravery in operational areas. The DG’s statement on Monday sought to strike precisely that balance. With the force continuing to play a pivotal role in India’s internal security, the headquarters conveyed that personnel serving with integrity and commitment will have leadership support.
