Question

Explain the role of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Answer 1

1. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) come under the Ministry of Home Affairs and with five wings.
2. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) comes under CAPA.
3. Its main mission is to enable the government to maintain the Rule of Law, public order, and internal security effectively and efficiently.
4. The Rapid Action Force is a specialized wing of the CRPF
5. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). It is deployed for border guarding duties from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh (India – China border).
6. The Border Security Force (BSF) is a border guarding force of India.
7. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was set up under an Act of the Parliament of India on 10th March 1969. Its duties are guarding sensitive governmental buildings, the Delhi Metro, and providing airport security.
8. Sashastra Seema Bal/Special Service Bureau (SSB) is the border guarding force for Nepal and Bhutan border. 
9. The Indian Home Guard is a voluntary force, tasked as an auxiliary to the Indian Police.
10. To protect and guard our nation, our armed forces are always kept ready. Recruitment to the Defence services is open to all Indians.