27 July 2026 marked the 87th Foundation
Day of the Central Reserve Police Force
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27 July 2026 marked the
87th Foundation Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
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The day commemorates the
establishment of the CRPF, India's largest Central Armed Police Force (CAPF).
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It honours the bravery,
sacrifice, and dedicated service of CRPF personnel.
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The CRPF plays a crucial
role in maintaining law and order, counter-terrorism operations, combating
Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), providing election security, and disaster rescue and
relief operations.
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The force is committed to
protecting India's unity, democracy, and constitutional values.
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The CRPF was originally
established in 1939 as the Crown Representative's Police during British rule.
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After Independence, the
CRPF Act, 1949 was enacted by Parliament.
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On 28 December 1949, the
force was officially renamed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,
India's first Home Minister, envisioned the CRPF as a force capable of
addressing the country's internal security challenges.
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During the 1950s, the
CRPF played an important role in the integration of princely states into the
Indian Union.
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It helped restore law and
order in regions such as Junagadh, Kathiawar, and PEPSU (Patiala and East
Punjab States Union).
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On 21 October 1959, 10
CRPF personnel were martyred in the Hot Springs area during an ambush by
Chinese forces.
¨ Their sacrifice is commemorated every year as Police Commemoration Day on 21 October.
¨ The day honours all police personnel who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.
