Rapid Action Force.
specialised wing of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force to deal with riot and crowd control situations
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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CRPF leadership, including the Director General, is overseeing an operational review of force usage and issuing police notices over alleged abusive language.Some support2 reports
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Government deployed Rapid Action Force and used force against student protesters in Delhi.Well supported8 reports
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RAF personnel were anticipating mobilization near Parliament since July 1st.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Rapid Action Force is operational in New Delhi, with its stations near the parliamentary complex during the ongoing session.Some support16 reports
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RAF responded to an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Ahmedabad.Well supported6 reports
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A high-level meeting was held to form operational strategy involving the Rapid Action Force.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Rapid Action Force this week
News at the entities that move Rapid Action Force most-
Central Reserve Police Force StructuralNarayan visited Ladakh to review the census progress, where the Central Reserve Police Force is currently deployed under special charges.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Government of India StructuralUtrecht, Haarlem, and Amsterdam implemented meat advertising restrictions as PETA India urges the Indian government to prohibit meat advertisements.Moves Rapid Action Force
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central government StructuralChouhan, representing the Central Government, chaired a review meeting regarding infrastructure development collaboration in West Bengal.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Uttar Pradesh StructuralA severe weather event is currently affecting the area of Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Delhi High Court StructuralHigh Court operations were noted within the city of Delhi on May 18, 2026.Moves Rapid Action Force
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Rapid Action Force
Connections
The 33 strongest of 37, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Central Reserve Police Force Structural
The Rapid Action Force functions as a specialized unit operating under the command and structure of the Central Reserve Police Force.
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Government of India Structural
The Government of India holds the formal headship and establishment authority over the Rapid Action Force.
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central government Structural
The central government holds the ultimate authority and mandate governing the operations of the Rapid Action Force in India.
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Uttar Pradesh Structural
The Rapid Action Force operates as a deployed unit under the mandate of the Uttar Pradesh government for law and order maintenance.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court provides ultimate legal and constitutional oversight for the Rapid Action Force's operational conduct.
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parliament Operational
RAF maintains a physical presence near Parliament to manage or respond to political protests targeting the legislative body.
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SMG Operational
SMG supplies carbines that are utilized by the Rapid Action Force during its operational deployments.
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Gujarat Police Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in a joint investigation concerning a firecracker unit explosion.
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Centre Structural
Centre utilizes the Rapid Action Force as a specialized unit for crowd control operations.
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Anurag Kumar Operational
The relationship involves high-level meetings where the two entities coordinate and formulate operational strategy.
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Gujarat Operational
The relationship involves the deployment of the Rapid Action Force within the jurisdiction of Gujarat to respond to specific incidents, such as factory blasts.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Operational
B's political sphere exerts pressure on A, resulting in demands for action or career consequences for B.
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Amit Shah Structural
The Rapid Action Force operates under the Union Home Ministry, placing its function under the purview of Amit Shah.
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Gyanendra Pratap Singh Shared context
Gyanendra Pratap Singh holds a high-ranking official position within the CRPF, whose operational oversight is relevant to the Rapid Action Force.
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state Structural
The Rapid Action Force operates under the deployment authority of the state police to manage crowd control situations.
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Delhi High Court Structural
The Rapid Action Force's actions are formally dictated by orders issued by the Delhi High Court.
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Baofeng Operational
Baofeng radio sets were recovered during operations conducted by the Rapid Action Force.
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Rahul Gandhi Shared context
A political figure and a government agency operating within the context of public demonstrations.
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Ahmedabad Shared context
The Rapid Action Force operates within the geographical context of Ahmedabad during emergency responses.
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Manipur Shared context
The Rapid Action Force operates within the jurisdiction of Manipur for counter-insurgency duties.
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Kolkata Shared context
The Rapid Action Force was observed operating within the jurisdiction of Kolkata.
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Delhi Shared context
The Rapid Action Force operates within Delhi, primarily deployed for crowd control and managing civil unrest.
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Anand Shared context
The location of Anand provides the operational jurisdiction for the Rapid Action Force.
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Regal Shared context
RAF personnel were observed in proximity to the Regal cinema complex.
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Silchar Shared context
The unit of the Rapid Action Force was deployed and operated within the geographical boundaries of the city of Silchar.
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New Delhi Shared context
The Rapid Action Force is functionally situated within the geographical context of New Delhi.
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Newslaundry Mentioned together
Newslaundry covers and reports on allegations concerning the Rapid Action Force.
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Hibi Eden Shared context
A political figure and a government agency operating within the same political context of state action.
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Varanasi Shared context
The Rapid Action Force is deployed within Varanasi to provide security during demolition activities.
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Kashmir Shared context
Rapid Action Force operates within the geographical context of Kashmir for counter-terrorism.
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Saharanpur Operational
The Rapid Action Force was deployed from its operational base to function within Saharanpur for security purposes during demolition.
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Sri Lanka Shared context
The Rapid Action Force personnel operated within Sri Lanka during the year 1988.
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Parliament House Shared context
Rapid Action Force personnel are stationed near Parliament House.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
6 events- CRPF leadership, including the Director General, is overseeing an operational review of force usage and issuing police notices over alleged abusive language.
- Government deployed Rapid Action Force and used force against student protesters in Delhi.
- RAF personnel were anticipating mobilization near Parliament since July 1st.
- The Rapid Action Force is operational in New Delhi, with its stations near the parliamentary complex during the ongoing session.
- RAF responded to an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Ahmedabad.
- A high-level meeting was held to form operational strategy involving the Rapid Action Force.