Srinagar: Twenty-one Indian Police Service (IPS) officer trainees from the 78th Regular Recruit (RR) Batch, Second Batch, have completed a five-day familiarisation programme in Kashmir, gaining field-level exposure to counter-terrorism operations and the functioning of security forces in the Valley.
The programme, which concluded on November 8, 2026, was organised in association with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It aimed to familiarise the young officers with the region’s security environment and provide practical insights into the responsibilities of personnel deployed in sensitive operational areas.
IPS Trainees Attached to CRPF Companies for Field Exposure
As part of the programme, the 21 trainees were divided into smaller groups and attached to different CRPF companies. The field attachment gave them an opportunity to observe operational practices and understand the challenges associated with counter-terrorism and internal security duties.
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The trainees were introduced to several aspects of field operations, including:
- Cordon and Search Operations (CASO): Familiarisation with the procedures and operational framework involved in search operations.
- Tactical Operation Bases (TOBs): Understanding their functioning and routine operational activities.
- Field administration: Exposure to the administrative and operational responsibilities of security personnel deployed in high-intensity security areas.
The programme was intended to connect the officers’ classroom learning with the practical demands of policing in a challenging security environment.
Tactical Demonstrations and Visits to CRPF Operational Units
The final day of the module featured specialised briefings and demonstrations focused on counter-terrorism procedures. A live room intervention demonstration was among the key activities, introducing the trainees to tactical responses used in close-quarter security situations.
The officers also visited three important CRPF units:
- War Room: To understand operational coordination.
- Social Media Cell: To gain exposure to information monitoring and related activities.
- Madadgaar Cell: To learn about public assistance mechanisms.
A display of specialised weapons and modern operational equipment was also organised to familiarise the trainees with the resources used by security personnel during field duties.
Programme Concludes With Feedback and Debriefing
The five-day module concluded with an interactive feedback and debriefing session. The trainees shared their observations, discussed the lessons gained during their field attachments and reflected on their exposure to the operational functioning of the CRPF.
The programme provided the 21 IPS trainees with practical insights into counter-terrorism operations, coordination among security agencies and the administrative responsibilities involved in policing sensitive areas.
Such field-based familiarisation forms part of the broader effort to prepare young police officers for the operational and leadership responsibilities they may encounter during their careers in law enforcement and internal security.
