(a) whether the Government is aware that Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has lost a large number of jawans in the maoist ambushes and terrorists attacks during each of the last three years and the current year;
(b) if so, the details thereof, Statewise; and
(c) the steps taken to protect the jawans and to improve their morale and confidence?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)
(a) & (b): Yes, the Government is aware of all casualties to personnel of CRPF in LWE violence and terrorist incidents. Details for CRPF personnel martyred in in such incidents during last three years and current year is as follows:-
State 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total
LWE Violence
Andhra Pradesh 0 0 0 0 00
Bihar 2 11 0 1 14
Chhattisgarh 3 18 39 11 71
Jharkhand 0 2 0 2 04
Maharashtra 0 0 1 0 01
Madhya Pradesh 0 0 0 0 00
Odisha 0 0 0 0 00
Telangana 0 0 0 0 00
Uttar Pradesh 0 0 0 0 00
West Bengal 0 0 0 0 00
Terrorist & Other Incidents
J&K 4 11 12 4 31
Arunachal Pradesh 0 1 0 0 01
Total 09 43 52 18 122
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(c): CRPF personnel are being provided adequate training, specialized equipment and logistic support required to enhance protection and deal with the operational situation in the theatre of deployment. New technologies are continuously being inducted to enhance operational effectiveness and protection of the troops.
The Government has been taking several measures to ensure good morale of CAPF personnel. Additional allowances/incentives to personnel in terms of Risk Allowance, HRA and extension of facility for retention of Government accommodation at the last place of posting is already in place. In addition, insurance schemes and various advances/loans are in place to ensure financial well being. Basic facilities like proper accommodation and amenities at the place of deployment are being ensured. Better medical facilities, evacuation of injured by helicopters, timely grant of entitled leave, better promotional avenues, gallantry awards, rewards/appreciations, prompt grievance redressal, better officer–men interaction, monitoring of mental health and measures for stress management are being ensured.
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