'Success would be of the force, while responsibility for failure, if any, would be taken by the Leadership' DG CRPF GP Singh IPS

The Anti Naxal Operations picked steam during the last two years with Hon Union Home Minister setting the target of eliminating Naxalism from the country by March 2026. This stiff target set in August 2024 at Raipur, necessitated that security forces take strategic measures to enhance our operational efficiency. As part of this, we carried out extensive operations in the heartland of erstwhile Naxal Zones. Operation Black Forest, carried out in April-May 2025. one of the largest Police operation ever in the country, was carried out at the Chhattisgarh & Telangana border in the Karreguta Hills. 

The operation was to eliminate the strongest stronghold of the Naxal movement in the country, which had for long kept it invincible for a long time. The security forces led by CRPF, CoBRA, Chhattisgarh Police, DRG, ably supported by the intelligence setup of the country, ensured that the Naxal stronghold, along with its logistics and arms/ammunition hub, was dismantled over almost a month-long continued operation in the most geographically and climatically hostile terrain. Senior formations, including the Chiefs of CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police, camped in the area, including in the conflict zone. 

The successful operation marked the end of Naxalism, a target which was subsequently achieved by the security forces by March 31st, 2026, as mandated by the Hon'ble Union Home Minister. The cornerstone of the rapid crumbling of Naxalism was the close rapport between the leadership and the force, and the confidence generated in every fighting personnel that the leadership takes full responsibility for all actions taken in bonafide discharge of the duty. The motto remained that success would be of the force, while responsibility for failure, if any, would be taken by the leadership.

The CRPF has not only carried out armed operations, but has also actively led the civic support in the erstwhile Naxalite-affected areas of different states. CRPF has provided medical support, educational support, and created an enabling environment for the development departments to reach the villages and villagers in the erstwhile Naxal-affected areas. CRPF has been the torchbearer of development activities in these areas.

We have strengthened the capabilities, in terms of infrastructure, equipment, and training. We have been providing emphasis on improving the human resource support to our officers & troops. Leadership has been driving the agenda of the force on three points - a healthy force, ahappy force, and a force with positivity. Let’s see how it works out.

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our vibrant democracy. It was a challenge to ensure full compliance with the mandate of the Hon Election Commission of India to ensure that every genuine voter has an opportunity to cast their vote & those who are not genuine voters do not vote on someone else’s behalf. CRPF, with the support of other forces deployed, ensured that its mandate was fulfilled. The 92%+ voter turnout in West Bengal is a testament to the successful completion of the task assigned to the CRPF and other forces.

The welfare of force personnel is an extremely important part of the collective force leadership's agenda. We are sharpening our grievance redressal mechanism. We are ensuring that the junior-most force personnel get a platform to air their grievance and be heard by the topmost leadership of the force. The DG himself has spent more than 335 days on tour to spend time with the junior-most force personnel. Similarly, personal interaction platform is being provided to all force personnel. In the last year, more than 6,000 force personnel have interacted with us and had their grievances redressed. Similarly, more than 100 samvad sessions have been held with force personnel across the country.

The health of force personnel is an important aspect of improving the quality of life. We are aggressively addressing lifestyle diseases in the force.

Mental health support is an integral part of our approach. As part of Project Chetna, tele psychologist support is being provided to force personnel and their families. I am hopeful that in the coming years, we will have an even healthier and psychologically stronger CRPF.

Housing satisfaction is also being addressed by the MHA and the Force Directorate.

CRPF is one of the only organization in the country with the mandate and the reach to address all the internal security challenges across all conflict theatres. We’ve also the biggest footprint in addressing Law & Order challenges in the country. Similarly, we provide security to the largest number of highly threatened dignitaries in the country. We are improving professional capabilities, infrastructure,and trade to deliver the best for our country and its people.

It has been a matter a honour to serve the country through CRPF. I remain committed to the force, its officers, the people of our country, and the Nation. I hope that Maa Kamakhya continues to give me the strength to serve the country and its people in the coming years and assignments.