What happened
A security/logistics update reports that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployment in Delhi will change through redeployment. The update states that 12 RAF units out of 16 CRPF RAF units in Delhi will be withdrawn from Delhi and deployed for special duties elsewhere. The update also states that the remaining RAF units will continue duties in Delhi.
Background and earlier position
The CRPF Rapid Action Force (RAF) is used for internal security tasks that require quick, on-ground deployment during law-and-order contingencies. In a high-priority security environment such as Delhi, RAF units are typically retained as part of the preparedness needed for contingencies and security administration tasks.
What changed now
The reported change is a quantitative redeployment from Delhi: 12 of 16 CRPF RAF units stationed in Delhi are reported to be withdrawn for special duties outside Delhi. Continuity in Delhi is reported through the remaining RAF units continuing duties in Delhi.
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