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
One to three months ago
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Rapid Action Force deployed for security during the demolition incident in Saharanpur.Some support1 report
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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 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
Gone quiet
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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 conducts anti-narcotics operations in Manipur, while the Indian Army also operates in the state.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Government of India StructuralProtests and political demands are rising in Manipur, alleging a 'divide and rule' policy by the government.Moves Rapid Action Force
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central government StructuralFarooq and Omar Abdullah discussed the expansion of the J&K Council of Ministers and urged the central government to address a bus attack in Haryana.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Uttar Pradesh StructuralThe Election Commission of India has mandated that the upcoming assembly elections proceed according to the established constitutional schedule in Uttar Pradesh.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Delhi High Court StructuralDelhi High Court set aside a CIC order concerning flight records involving the Indian Air Force.Moves Rapid Action Force
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Rahul Gandhi OperationalRahul Gandhi's program rattled Narendra Modi.Moves Rapid Action Force
Connections
The 36 strongest of 40, 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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Government of India Structural
The Government of India holds the formal headship and establishment authority over 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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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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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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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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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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New Delhi railway station Operational
Rapid Action Force personnel are deployed at the New Delhi railway station.
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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 Police Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in a joint investigation concerning a firecracker unit explosion.
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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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Baofeng Operational
Baofeng radio sets were recovered during operations conducted by 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 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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Manipur Shared context
The Rapid Action Force operates within the jurisdiction of Manipur for counter-insurgency duties.
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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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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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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
1 eventSeptember 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.