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  • Apr 10, 2024
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CENTRE RECALLS 5,000 CAPF TROOPS FROM MANIPUR AMID SECURITY CONCERNS.

Why in the news?

Centre recalls 5,000 CAPF troops from Manipur ahead of Lok Sabha polls amid ongoing ethnic violence concerns.

source:civilpedia

About the Withdrawal of Troops:

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel from Manipur.
  • These troops were deployed in response to ethnic violence that erupted in the state on May 3, 2023.
  • The withdrawal comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April 19 and 26 in the violence-affected state.
Understanding The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) :

➢    The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in India, overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs, comprise seven security forces:

➢    Assam Rifles (AR)

➢    Border Security Force (BSF)

➢    Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

➢    Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

➢    Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

➢    National Security Guard (NSG)

➢    Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

➢    These forces have their cadre of officers, but they are led by officers from the Indian Police Service.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur/mha-orders-withdrawal-of-50-companies-of-central-forces-from-manipur/article68047907.ece