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66-517: Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) is a Special Unit in the Police Department and one of India's State Armed Police Forces of Ministry of Home in the State of Mizoram , India. At present it comprises 3 Battalions with an additional 3 Indian Reserve Battalions. Each Battalion is Commanded by a Commandant (rank of Senior Superintendent of Police) with other officers. The First Battalion of Mizoram Armed Police

132-685: A Headquarters Company, each of which will be headed by an Assistant Commandant, equivalent in rank to Deputy Superintendent of Police. The Bihar Military Police is the state armed police force for the Bihar Police with headquarters at Patna led by CAPFs officer on deputation. It is frequently involved in clashes with Maoist rebels. The force has been expanded since 2006 to deal with the Maoist insurgency. It has 16 Battalions with approximately 1,000 personnel in each, from Bihar Military Police 1 to Bihar Military Police 16. Bihar Military Police 1 Gorkha Battalion

198-690: A mobile armed reserve activated only on the orders from the Deputy inspector general of police or above. They are not usually in contact with the public except during public events, civil unrest, and natural disasters. They maintain key guard posts and participate in antiterrorist operations. Depending on the type of assignment, they may be or may not be carrying firearms. Within states, each police district may maintain its own teams of policemen with higher firearms competence. Such teams, known as "District Armed Police or District Armed Reserve", are for purely local use led by commandant or deputy commandant, functions under

264-466: A number of international players in hockey, weight lifting, volleyball, kabaddi, etc. The campus is in a huge area and is complete in itself in the areas of housing, sports grounds, training equipment, halls, schools, hospital, swimming pool etc. The operational PAP units are: The Rajasthan Armed Constabulary is the state armed police wing of Rajasthan Police in Rajasthan . Soon after the independence,

330-523: A reserve force for deployment whenever and wherever the District Police is short of manpower in maintaining law and order. There are 11 battalions spread over the state, with a combined strength of 6,755 personnel. The armed police battalions of Kerala are: The " Additional Director General of Police , Armed Police Battalions", is the controlling authority who is assisted by the "Deputy Inspector General of Police, Armed Police Battalions". Each Battalion

396-553: A sanctioned strength of 903 headcount. Three battalions are based at Madhuban , one in Ambala and one in Hisar . On 1 November 1966, six armed battalions were transferred to Haryana from Punjab, four were absorbed into Border Security Force and Central Reserve Police Force , and two remained with Haryana. The Haryana Armed Police includes the State Police Band. Jharkhand Armed Police

462-721: Is 30 degree at the maximum (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and 4.5 degree minimum (approx. 40 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Celsius. Approximate annual rainfall is 1751mm. All the equipment for the Mizoram Police are manufactured indigenously by the Indian Ordnance Factories controlled by the Ordnance Factories Board , Ministry of Defence, Government of India. State Armed Police Forces The various States have different titles for their armed police units. In addition to

528-518: Is a Reserved Battalion mainly compromising of Indian domiciled Gorkhas. They are used for high level security duties, protecting the governor and others. Its headquarters is in Patna with nearly 1,500 serving personnel. Bihar Military Police 16 is a battalion recruiting only retired Indian Army soldiers. Haryana Armed Police , headquartered at Madhuban , is the state armed police force of Haryana Police for Haryana state. It has five battalions, each with

594-423: Is assisted by an inspector general and two deputy inspectors general of police at the police headquarters. The Karnataka State Reserve Police consists of 10 battalions. Four Battalions have their headquarters at Bengaluru and one each at Mysuru, Belagavi, Kalaburgi, Mangaluru, Shivamogga and Shiggoan. Training Schools: The Coastal Security Police was established in the year 1999. The wing is headed by an officer of

660-406: Is commanded by a "Commandant" of the rank of Superintendent of Police . The commandant is assisted by deputy commandants and assistant commandants. The structure of SAPFs are vary from state to state. The normal structure is given below; The Armed Police battalions in the State will be led by an officer holding the rank of Additional Director General of Police . This officer will be responsible for

726-860: Is headed by the Director General Provincial Armed Constabulary. UPPAC was established in 1952 before that it was known as the United Provinces Military Force or Uttar Pradesh Military Force. In the Year 1952 UPPAC came into existence with its current name. UPPAC has pretty good firepower in terms of weapons or strength. In UP there are Three zones of the UPPAC. Western Zone, Central Zone, and Eastern Zone. Each Zone Headed by ADG/IG. there are almost 30-35 Battalion in UP. in different locations. The Uttarakhand Provincial Armed Constabulary ,

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792-575: Is merging them again in 2024, as the output of one factory serves as the input of the other. OFB was the 37th-largest defence equipment manufacturer in the world, 2nd-largest in Asia , and the largest in India . OFB was the world's largest government-operated production organisation, and the oldest organisation in India. It had a total workforce of about 80,000. It was often called the "Fourth Arm of Defence", and

858-706: Is one of the state armed police force for the West Bengal Police , the other being the West Bengal Armed Police . (i.e. as opposed to the police in Kolkata ). The Eastern Frontier Rifles were founded as the Frontier Protection Force by the East India Company at some point in the second half of the 18th century, and have had their current title since 1920. The Eastern Frontier Rifles fought in

924-675: Is part of the Kolkata Police Force and consists of eight battalions, and three special units. The special units are the Rapid Action Force , the Special Action Force (approx. 160 members) and the Commando Force (approximately 200 members) and also have Combat Force. The Indian Ordnance Factories controlled by the Ordnance Factories Board , Ministry of Defence, Government of India are the sole suppliers of firearms to all

990-514: Is perched on a hilltop, on the Eastern side of Mizoram, along the Aizawl- Champhai road, about 157 km away from Aizawl at 93.10 latitude and 23.10 degree longitude in the global positioning. The altimeter reading at the highest point is 1187 meter from the sea level. The town has good communication link i.e. Aizawl-Champhai road passes through the town As per the weatherman's record, the climate

1056-458: Is the main regulatory body of Indian Ordnance and its administration civil service , Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS). The DOO(C&S) earlier known as Ordnance Factory Board ( OFB ), consisting of the Indian Ordnance Factories . In 2021, Government having corporatise the functions of the 41 Indian Ordnance Factories into 7 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) , the Government

1122-453: Is under the control of a "Commandant" with the rank of Superintendent of Police . The Special Armed Police was formed in 1955 by the then Travancore-Cochin government with its headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram . Besides law and order duties in the southern range, Special Armed Police personnel are assigned to guard duties at the Raj Bhavan (Governor's House), Police Headquarters, etc. For

1188-453: Is very diverse, including various small arms to missiles , rockets , bombs , grenades , military vehicles , armoured vehicles , chemicals , optical devices , parachutes , mortars , artillery pieces plus all associated ammunition , propellants , explosives and fuses . Civilians are required to hold an Arms License (issued only for non-prohibited bore category weapons) in order to buy firearms in India. The following products of

1254-572: The Naxalite insurgency. In February 2010 an Eastern Frontier Rifles camp called Silda was attacked and burnt down by Maoist rebels, resulting in 24 riflemen killed out of a detachment of about fifty. This resulted in condemnation of the state government by the unit's Special Inspector General, Benoy Chakraborty, who claimed his force was "mis-used" and "ill-treated". Morale in the force is believed to be low. The Kolkata Armed Police are West Bengal's state armed police force for operations in Kolkata . It

1320-683: The Second World War , and, as the Bengal Military Police, in the First World War . Many contingents of the Eastern Frontier Rifles are kept deployed in various disturbed areas of the state. However, in recent years the force has been used for day-to-day law and order duties. Their headquarters is at Salua , near Kharagpur . Like the armed police forces of many states, the Eastern Frontier Rifles are currently challenged with

1386-612: The Treasury , VIPs , and prisoners . The 1st Battalion therefore performed dual functions as both the District Armed Branch and the State Armed Reserve since its inception. The 1st Battalion catered to the armed police needs of Mizoram single-handedly for fifteen years before other battalions were raised. That period included the year of turmoil that Mizoram had undergone due to disturbances. The establishment of 2nd Battalion

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1452-514: The "Force Behind the Armed Forces" of India. Its total sales were at US$ 3 billion ( ₹22,389.22 crores ) in the year 2020–'21. It was engaged in research, development, production, testing, marketing and logistics of a product range in the areas of air, land and sea systems. OFB consisted of forty-one ordnance factories, nine training institutes, three regional marketing centres and four regional controllerates of safety, which are spread all across

1518-465: The 11.6.1993 and various posts were subsequently created by the Govt. Indo ila.. The 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion was created on 15 January 2001, with plans for its headquarters at Khawzawl . Because the site was not yet fully developed, the unit was allowed to function temporarily out of Police Headquarters Khatla, Aizawl with the bulk of its forces stationed at 3rd MAP Battalion Complex, Mualpui, Aizawl. In

1584-471: The 3rd Battalion . On 10.11.92, the Office was shifted from PHQ to Mualpui, occupying an area of 286377 sq. m. The Revenue Department vide its letter No. 15016/106/91-DTE(Rev) dt. 15.9.95 accorded a proper pass No. 169 of 1976. The 1st Indian Reserve Battalion for Mizoram was approved and sanctioned by the government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi vide Memo No.II.27011.3.91-FP.III dated New Delhi,

1650-463: The Government of Rajasthan decided to raise a temporary special force that could not only be deployed along the border but also assist the civil police in combating the armed banditry known as " dacoity ". The first headquarters and training centre was established at Bharatpur in 1952 and five battalions were raised from ex-soldiers, police, and from other sources outside Rajasthan. Each battalion consisted of six mobile companies and one company remained at

1716-649: The Hadi Rani Mahila Battalion and one further battalion of MBC held as the States para-military force. Out of the 14 regular battalions of RAC, 11 battalions are deployed in Rajasthan while 3 are deployed to Delhi. In Uttar Pradesh , the Provincial Armed Constabulary or Pradeshik Armed Constabulary is an armed reserve force maintained at key locations across the state and active only on orders from

1782-625: The Indian Ordnance Factories Board are available for civilians: These products are exclusively manufactured for use by the armed forces and are not sold to civilians. The prime customers of Indian Ordnance Factories were the Indian Armed Forces viz. Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. Apart from supplying armaments to the Armed Forces, Ordnance Factories also meet the requirements of other customers viz.

1848-519: The Ministry of Defence. IOFS is a multi-disciplinary composite cadre consisting of technical – engineers ( civil , electrical , mechanical , electronics ), technologists ( aerospace , automotive , marine , industrial/product design , computer , nuclear , optical , chemical , metallurgical , textile , leather ) and non-technical/administrative ( science , law , commerce , management and arts graduates). Technical posts account for about 87% of

1914-669: The Mizoram Armed Police. Each battalion is commanded by a Commandant of rank Superintendent of Police / Deputy Commissioner of Police / Commandant . Each battalion also has a special commando/SWAT unit. Odisha 's state armed police are called the Odisha Special Armed Police . They were formed in 1946 as the Odisha Military Police, and the current name was adopted in 1980. There are currently 8 regular battalions and one reserve battalion. The headquarters of

1980-726: The SAP is at state Police Headquarters in Cuttack . The force is under the general control and direction of the Director General and the Inspector General of Police. The Odisha Military Police was formed on 1 March 1946 by the Odisha Military Police Act (Odisha Act VII of 1946). Soon after its creation this force had to handle serious situations in places like Bhadrak, Ib, Barang, Rampur, Cuttack etc. Due to strenuous nature of work of

2046-683: The Special Intelligence Wing of the Odisha Police. The Punjab Armed Police is the state armed police wing of Punjab Police . PAP have their headquarters at Jalandhar in Punjab . This is where armed policemen of the Punjab are trained. Before the Border Security Force came into existence, PAP used to protect the most sensitive border of the country common with Pakistan. PAP Jawans have

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2112-535: The State Armed Police Forces. Indian Ordnance Factories The Directorate of Ordnance ( Coordination & Services ) (abbreviated: DOO(C&S) ) is an authority under the Department of Defence Production (DDP) of Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India . Its primary work is to management, give instructions and make coordination of government Ordance production public companies. It

2178-603: The administration, training, operational preparedness, and welfare of personnel across all armed police units in the State. They will operate under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director General of Police . A Commandant , equivalent in rank to Superintendent of Police, shall head each Armed Police Battalion. The Commandant may be assisted by a Second-in-Command also known as Deputy Commandant, equivalent in rank to Additional Superintendent of Police. Each Battalion may be divided into appropriate number of Companies and

2244-660: The assignments are based on tenures with a maximum period of 3 years. It also allows hiring of operatives from the armed forces, central paramilitary forces and police units of other states. Operatives receive training at a special school in Chandaka and also from the Indian army based in Jabalpur. The main role of the SOG is counter-insurgency operations but handling hostage situations and hijackings also come under its responsibility. It works closely with

2310-890: The battalion headquarters was at Dhenkanal, two detachments of this battalion were stationed at Nayagarh and Jharsuguda . Subsequently, other battalions were formed in different parts of the state. SOG (Special Operations Group) is the Specialist element of the Odisha Police . The SOG was formed in August 2004 on the orders of the Government of Odisha Home office with the objective of neutralising any terrorist, insurgent, extremist or illegal armed groups operating in Odisha. The SOG originally had 462 regular active posts which by 2009 had grown to 1,370 personnel. It does not recruit personnel directly, instead personnel are drawn from various state police units and

2376-589: The battalion headquarters. These battalions were then dispatched to the border areas of Sriganganagar, Raisinghnagar, Barmer, and Jaisalmer. One unit was stationed at Ghat Gate, Jaipur to combat dacoity. Within a year of its inception, the RAC proved its worth both on the border and within the State by successfully carrying out its various duties. The members of RAC displayed gallantry and a high sense of morale on occasions that required courage, perseverance, and devotion to duty. Its men battled against all odds, combating not only

2442-644: The chairman of the board (ex officio Secretary to Government of India ) and consisted of nine other members, who each held the rank of Additional DGOF. Ordnance factories were divided into five operating divisions, depending upon the type of the main products/technologies employed. These were: Each of the above group of factories was headed by a Member/Additional DGOF who was in the rank of Special Secretary to Government of India. The four remaining members were responsible for staff functions, viz personnel, finance, planning and material management, and technical services, and they operated from Kolkata. Each ordnance factory

2508-706: The country. Every year, 18 March is celebrated as the Ordnance Factory Day in India. The Indian Ordnance Factories predate all the other organisations like the Indian Army and the Indian Railways by over a century. The first Indian ordnance factory can trace its origins back to the year 1712 when the Dutch Ostend Company established a Gun Powder Factory in Ichhapur. In 1787, another gunpowder factory

2574-727: The deputy inspector general and higher-level authorities. UPPAC consists of several battalions located in different cities across the state as a wing of Uttar Pradesh Police . Each battalion has seven to eight companies consisting of 150 to 200 Jawans headed by Commandant . It is usually assigned to VIP protection duties or to maintain order and assist during fairs, festivals, athletic events, elections, and natural disasters. They are also deployed to quell outbreaks of student or labor unrest, organized crime, and communal riots; to maintain key guard posts; and to participate in anti-terrorist operations. The Provincial Armed Constabulary usually carries only lathis and Light Machine Gun . The UPPAC

2640-437: The enemy but also facing the rigours of the desert areas devoid even of the bare necessities of life. The RAC continued as a temporary force until 1958, thereafter it was made permanent. In 1962, two companies were drawn from each unit, and the 6th Battalion was formed. From that year up to the late 1970s, more battalions of RAC were raised as demanded by the situation. India saw two wars with Pakistan and one with China and there

2706-535: The founding of research and industrial organisations like ISRO , DRDO , BDL , BEL , BEML , SAIL , etc. On 17 June 2021, the Defence Ministry announced its plans to split the existing five operating divisions of OFB, in addition to parachutes and opto-electronics, into seven PSUs, wholly owned by the government. It was mentioned that all existing factories and employees will become a part of these seven PSUs. From 1 October 2021, OFB has been dissolved and all

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2772-412: The general term "Armed Police", other titles in different states include Special Armed Police , Armed Constabulary , Provincial Armed Constabulary and State Military Police . Although the titles are different, their organisation, weapons, equipment and tasks are broadly the same. The central government of India now refers to these forces nationwide as the State Armed Police Forces and discourages use of

2838-573: The law and arrangement and also to control the areas affected by Naxalites, Social Courtesies, removal of bandits. They are active in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and in the States of South in an anti-terrorism role. Other than this they are deployed in the event of natural disasters. The Mizoram Armed Police , is the state armed police wing of Mizoram Police in Mizoram . It consist of three battalions with five Indian Reserve Battalion . All these components make up

2904-493: The law and order situation along the newly formed 1070 km India-Pakistan border became a serious problem. Incursions and cattle lifting by Pakistani raiders was a regular feature and it became imperative to put an end to it. In 1949–50, the duty of guarding the border was assigned to the joint forces of the Central Reserve Police Force and the Provincial Armed Constabulary, which continued until 1952. In 1952,

2970-492: The leadership of an Asst. Commandant with a handful of staff. It has functioned since 2.2.91 at 1st Battalion complex under the direct supervision of AIG-II. In the 1st week of December 1991 its Office was shifted to Police Headquarters. On 23.9.92 the Govt. of Mizoram Home Department vide its order No. 12023/4/92-HMA sanctioned a post of Commandant. Pu. L.H. Shanliana, MPS was appointed its 1st Commandant on 9.11.92 as 4Coy Cell transitioned into another full-fledged Battalion known as

3036-591: The lines of the Rapid Action Force of C.R.P.F., was formed to maintain peace in the sensitive districts of Rajasthan. These companies are trained and fully equipped to handle mass riots. The training imparted to the select RAC companies is decided as per requirements. There are 3 companies of RAC, which have drawn expert swimmers from various R.A.C. battalions and are being trained for flood relief work. There are currently fifteen battalions of RAC including one special battalion formed of only female Constables called

3102-404: The management, control, operations and maintenance has been transferred to 7 newly formed Defence PSUs, namely: The new companies were launched and dedicated to the nation on 15 October 2021. The Government is merging them again in 2024, as the output of one factory serves as the input of the other. The Apex Board was headed by the Director General of Ordnance Factories (DGOF), who acts as

3168-407: The meantime, construction of about 26 different buildings including living quarters and other support facilities were commenced at Khawzawl. Upon completion of the newest site in early 2005 and with the approval of Police Headquarters Khatla, this battalion headquarters was shifted to Khawzawl during the month of April 2005 and an Inaugural Function was held on 28 April 2005. The Headquarters Khawzawl

3234-560: The military police and need for more personnel its strength was increased in 1947 and 1948. The strength was further increased with the formation of a Gurkha Military Police unit. On 1 March 1948, after a merging of 27 princely states into the Province of Odisha, there was a re-organisation of the police organisation and the 2nd Battalion of the Odisha Military police was established. This battalion had both Gurkha and Odia companies. While

3300-674: The rank of Inspector General of Police, followed by Superintendent of Police & other staff. The CSP exercises jurisdiction over the territorial coastal waters of Karnataka from Talapady in Dakshina Kannada District to Sadashivgad in Uttara Kannada District covering about 320 km. In Kerala , the Kerala Armed Police trace their origins to the early stages of the Kerala Police . Armed police battalions act as

3366-404: The respective district police chiefs. The State Armed Police Forces are headed by an Additional Director General of Police , who is the controlling authority and assisted by Inspectors General of police, Deputy Inspectors general of police, with the overall control of Director General of Police & State Police Chief. The SAPFs are typically organized into battalions or companies, each battalion

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3432-482: The sanction of full-fledged 2nd Battalion, it was shifted to Lunglei on 27.4.1988. The Office of SDPO Lunglei was temporarily utilized as the Main Office of 2nd Battalion, until it was shifted to 2nd Battalion headquarters, Luangmual on 6.3.1989. The Government of Mizoram notification A.12028/2/88-HMP Dt. 9.1.1991 and A-12028/2/88-HMP dt. 21.11.1991 paved the way for creation of what came to be known as 4Coy Cell, under

3498-556: The state armed police wing of Uttarakhand Police was created in 2001, after the bifurcation of the state of Uttar Pradesh in 2000 that resulted in the formation of new state Uttarakhand . In 1962–73, four new battalions of UPPAC were raised from the Garhwali and Kumaoni community. Apart from that, The 46th Battalion called the Task Force existed till 1998, with the special task to fight Dacoits and Insurgents. On achieving its goal, it

3564-405: The term "paramilitary". However, this terminology does not necessarily coincide with the existing terminology of the states of India ; For example, the state of Bihar calls its state armed police force "Military Police", which clashes with central government definitions of "military" and "paramilitary". It is not yet clear whether such discrepancies will be resolved. The State Armed Police act as

3630-625: The total cadre. The doctors ( surgeons and physicians ) serving in OFB belong to a separate service known as the Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service ( IOFHS ). IOFHS officers are responsible for the maintenance of health of the employees, and the hospitals of OFB. They report directly to the IOFS officers. IOFS and IOFHS are the only two civil services under the Department of Defence Production. The type of ordnance material produced

3696-506: The wars, but also played an important role in building India, with the advancement of technology, and have ushered the Industrial Revolution in India, starting with the first modern steel, aluminium, copper plants of India , first modern electric textile mill of India , first chemical industries of India , established the first engineering colleges of India, as its training schools, sparked India's first war of independence in 1857 with its rifles and bullets, and also played key role in

3762-473: The welfare of their personnel, the special armed police have a canteen, a gymnasium, a hospital with lab facilities and a nursery school. At present this battalion has a strength of seven companies. The main objective of Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Police , the state armed wing of Madhya Pradesh Police , is to maintain Law and Order in the state of Madhya Pradesh leade by CAPFs officers on deputation. The responsibility of this Special Armed Force to look after

3828-508: Was again converted to normal PAC Battalion, presently located at Rudrapur . The state of West Bengal has the most extensive armed police organisation and structure in the country. Unlike other states of India, the state of West Bengal has two separate police jurisdictions, that of the West Bengal Police , and that of the Kolkata Police Force . It therefore has two separate state armed police structures, one for each jurisdiction. Special forces of West Bengal are: The Eastern Frontier Rifles

3894-483: Was also tasked with identifying their products and patents, with the scope of commercial production A joint venture between Ordnance Factory Board (50.5%), Kalashnikov Concern (42%) and Rosonboronexport (7.5%) established to produce AK-203 (7.62×39mm) assault rifles intended for Indian Security Forces. The Indian Ordnance Factories Service ( IOFS ) is a civil service of the Government of India. IOFS officers are Gazetted (Group A) defence-civilian officers under

3960-417: Was constituted on 1 August 1973 by drafting personnel from the then District Armed Branch of the erstwhile Lushai Hills District of Assam State. The main purpose was to meet the permanent and regular requirements of the Armed Police of the newly created Mizoram Union Territory. This unit covers duties in the district as the Armed Reserve Force, like permanent guards and other permanent duties, escort duty for

4026-446: Was created to counter Naxalism in the state led by IPS officer on deputation. In Karnataka , the state armed police of wing of Karnataka Police trace their origins to the erstwhile Mysore State Imperial Service led by CAPF officers on deputation. The armed police of Karnataka are led by CAPFs officer on deputation: The Karnataka State Reserve Police is headed by an officer of the rank of additional director general of police, who

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4092-422: Was established at Ichapore ; it began production in 1791, and the site was later used as a rifle factory, beginning in 1904. In 1801, Gun Carriage Agency (now known as Gun & Shell Factory, Cossipore) was established at Cossipore , Calcutta, and production began on 18 March 1802. This is the oldest ordnance factory in India still in existence. The Indian Ordnance Factories have not only supported India through

4158-438: Was headed by a General Manager who is in the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India . National Academy of Defence Production provides training to the IOFS officers in areas of technology, management, public administration as induction and re-orientation courses. There were Ordnance Factories Institutes of Learning (OFILs) in Ambajhari, Ambernath, Avadi, Dehradun, Ishapore, Khamaria, Kanpur and Medak. Each OFIL

4224-448: Was headed by a principal director, and NADP by a senior principal director. NADP provided training to Group A officers, whilst the other eight institutes imparted training to Group B and Group C employees of the ordnance factories. OFB had Regional marketing centres and Regional controllerates of safety as well. In 2017, the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence opened itself to for Joint Ventures with OFB and DRDO

4290-491: Was started with a strength of two companies in the year 1982 vide letter No. A.12028/1/82-HMP dt. 23.12.1982 from Home Department Government of Mizoram. Four more companies were created and sanctioned vide letter No.A.12028/1/92-HMP dt. 9.10.1987 from Home Department Government of Mizoram and the establishment of a full-fledged 2nd Battalion began on that same date. The two companies of 2nd Battalion were functioning from 1st Battalion headquarters, Aizawl for four years, and following

4356-423: Was unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, NEFA, as well as Mizoram. RAC battalions were dispatched to these sensitive areas and earned accolades for their courage and efficiency. Later, seven of these RAC battalions were merged into the Indian Border Security Force and two into the Central Reserve Police Force. The RAC has formed various specialist units along with its regular battalions. In 1998, a Special Task Force, along

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