CRPF has inflicted heavy losses on Maoists : Rajnath

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New Delhi : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on March 24, 2018, praised the contribution of CRPF in meeting various security challenges posed by terrorism, leftwing extremist violence and insurgents in the North East. Rajnath Singh was addressing the force personnel at Gurugram on the occasion of its 79th anniversary.

Rajnath recalled several incidents where the valiant Jawans of CRPF successfully thwarted miscreants’ evil designs and said the country is proud of the CRPF. He said the force played a prominent role in ensuring safety and security which is a prerequisite for the economic development of the country.

He said CRPF was successful in inflicting heavy losses on Maoists who were using tactics of desperation as the battle is in the final stages. He urged the force to inform the people of Government’s development programmes while highlighting anti-development activities of the Maoists. Highlighting the multidimensional role of the force, Rajnath said whether it is Jammu and Kashmir, Leftwing extremism, the North East, Elections or Internal security, the country looks up to the CRPF, according to a PIB release.

The Union Home Minister added that CRPF was not only organising Civic Action Programmes, but also taking active part in Swachhata Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan and encouraging digital transactions.

On the occasion, the Home Minister presented medals and citations to the kin of martyrs and other personnel of the force for their commendable performance . Earlier, the Home Minister inspected the CRPF Contigents and took the salute.

Speaking on the occasion, R R Bhatnagar, DG, CRPF, touched upon various valiant deeds performed by the force personnel since it began its journey in 1939. He said that due to the active involvement of the force in J&K, LWE areas and the North East, as many as 172 terrorists and many Maoists were neutralised during the last one year alone.