New Delhi: India’s Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has achieved a major milestone in its history. The force has completed 12 consecutive months without a single operational fatality, marking the first such achievement in 47 years.
The last operational death was reported on October 30, 2025. CRPF Director General G.P. Singh, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre credited modern equipment, better training, improved planning and faster medical support for this achievement.
Details of CRPF Zero Operational Fatalities
The CRPF has completed one full year without losing any personnel during operational duties. This is the first time in 47 years that the force has achieved such a milestone.
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CRPF Director General G.P. Singh announced the achievement on November 2, 2026. He said that the last operational fatality in the force was recorded on October 30, 2025.
The previous similar period ended in January 1979. This makes the latest achievement an important moment in the history of India’s largest Central Armed Police Force.
What is the Reason of CRPF Zero Operational Fatalities
According to the CRPF Director General, several important improvements have helped the force achieve this result. These improvements include:
- Modern weapons and equipment for personnel.
- Better training and preparation before operations.
- Improved planning and operational strategies.
- Faster medical support for injured personnel.
- Quick evacuation of injured soldiers to advanced hospitals.
The force has also improved its emergency response system. Injured personnel can be moved quickly to secondary and tertiary medical facilities for better treatment. This is important because timely medical support can improve the chances of survival after serious injuries.
CRPF Continues Operations In High-Risk Areas
The achievement is especially important because CRPF personnel continue to work in several sensitive and challenging regions of India.
The force plays an important role in maintaining internal security and supporting other security agencies. Its major operational responsibilities include:
Jammu And Kashmir
CRPF personnel are deployed in Jammu and Kashmir to support counter-terrorism activities, maintain law and order and protect important locations.
Left-Wing Extremism-Affected Areas
The force plays a major role in operations against Maoist groups. Its specialised CoBRA units are trained to conduct operations in difficult forest and jungle areas.
Manipur And Other Northeastern States
CRPF personnel also support security operations and help maintain peace in sensitive areas of the Northeast, including Manipur. Despite these challenging responsibilities, the force has completed 12 months without an operational fatality.
Why Quick Medical Evacuation Is Important
One of the important factors behind this achievement is the improved medical response system.
During security operations, personnel may suffer serious injuries. Reaching a hospital quickly can make a major difference in saving lives.
The CRPF has focused on quickly moving injured personnel to better-equipped medical facilities. The force has also given greater attention to emergency planning and post-incident response. These steps help improve the chances of survival during difficult situations.
About CRPF
The Central Reserve Police Force was established on July 27, 1939, as the Crown Representative’s Police. It received its present name after the CRPF Act came into force on December 28, 1949.
Over the years, the force has become an important part of India’s internal security system.
According to its official website, the CRPF has several specialised units, including the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Mahila Battalions. These units perform different duties, ranging from counter-insurgency operations to managing public order situations.
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FAQs
G.P. Singh is the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). He announced the force’s achievement of completing one year without an operational fatality.
The CRPF has completed 12 consecutive months without any operational fatality for the first time in 47 years. Its last operational fatality was recorded on October 30, 2025.
Modern equipment, improved training, better operational planning and faster medical evacuation of injured personnel helped the CRPF achieve this milestone.
