Rapid Action Force.
specialised wing of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force to deal with riot and crowd control situations
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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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.Well supported4 reports
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RAF and BSF were deployed to Manipur to conduct joint security operations aimed at controlling violence.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Harsh Mander convened a tribunal addressing legal issues related to Parliament, amidst protests by the Rapid Action Force.Some support1 report
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RAF was deployed to Siang districts due to violence, and the Chief Minister addressed project tensions in Arunachal Pradesh.Some support5 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Government deployed Rapid Action Force and used force against student protesters in Delhi.Well supported10 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
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Personnel from the Rapid Action Force were deployed to the city of Silchar on May 27, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around Rapid Action Force this week
News at the entities that move Rapid Action Force most-
Central Reserve Police Force StructuralCRPF is deployed in volatile conflict theatres in Kashmir and high-risk zones across the Northeast.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Government of India StructuralThe Government of India has set rice auction targets for 2026-27 and is seeking stock limits in Southern States.Moves Rapid Action Force
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central government StructuralIndian Bank recruitment is mandated under the Apprentices Act, 1961.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Ministry of Home Affairs StructuralAbhishek Banerjee brought a surveillance matter to Speaker Om Birla and stated intent to approach the High Court regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Uttar Pradesh StructuralReports on the distribution of high postgraduate seats across Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Centre StructuralCentre deputed a team led by Ravi Shankar on November 4, 2026.Moves Rapid Action Force
Connections
The 39 strongest of 43, 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 is a specialized unit operating under the command and structure of the Central Reserve Police Force.
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Manipur Operational
The Rapid Action Force is actively deployed in Manipur to conduct counter-insurgency operations and control violence.
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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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Ministry of Home Affairs Structural
The Ministry of Home Affairs formally directs the deployment and operational activities of the Rapid Action Force.
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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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parliament Operational
RAF maintains a physical presence near Parliament to manage or respond to political protests targeting the legislative body.
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Rahul Gandhi Operational
The Rapid Action Force was deployed during a protest led by Rahul Gandhi.
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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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Centre Structural
The Centre exercises command authority over the Rapid Action Force, ordering its deployment for specific operations.
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Delhi High Court Structural
The Delhi High Court issues orders and sets mandates that govern the operations and actions of the Rapid Action Force.
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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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Centre Structural
Centre utilizes the Rapid Action Force as a specialized unit for crowd control operations.
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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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Anurag Kumar Operational
The relationship involves high-level meetings where the two entities coordinate and formulate operational strategy.
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New Delhi railway station Operational
Rapid Action Force personnel are deployed at the New Delhi railway station.
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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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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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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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state Structural
The Rapid Action Force operates under the deployment authority of the state police to manage crowd control situations.
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Baofeng Operational
Baofeng radio sets were recovered during operations conducted by the Rapid Action Force.
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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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Delhi Shared context
The Rapid Action Force is consistently deployed and operates within Delhi to manage security and control protests and flag marches.
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Newslaundry Mentioned together
Newslaundry covers and reports on allegations concerning the Rapid Action Force.
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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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Arunachal Pradesh Shared context
The Rapid Action Force is deployed and operates within the geographical boundaries of Arunachal Pradesh to handle violence and protests.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
Security forces are deployed in relation to protest sites involving the political figure.
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Kolkata Shared context
The Rapid Action Force was observed operating within the jurisdiction of Kolkata.
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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 deployed in New Delhi to manage security arrangements and civil unrest.
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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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Varanasi Shared context
The Rapid Action Force is deployed within Varanasi to provide security during demolition activities.
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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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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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Parliament House Shared context
Rapid Action Force personnel are stationed near Parliament House.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Mentioned together
The single snapshot provides no evidence of a direct or structural relationship between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rapid Action Force.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- RAF and BSF were deployed to Manipur to conduct joint security operations aimed at controlling violence.
- Harsh Mander convened a tribunal addressing legal issues related to Parliament, amidst protests by the Rapid Action Force.
- RAF was deployed to Siang districts due to violence, and the Chief Minister addressed project tensions in Arunachal Pradesh.
- RAF personnel were deployed during protests in Delhi while the High Court considered mandatory camera use and asked the Centre to review a PIL on body-worn cameras.
September 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.