Around 100 young officials shortlisted, process of procuring weapons is underway: says CRPF Official
Reportedly amid a fresh wave of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Reserve police Force (CRPF) Anti-Terrorism wing, Valley Quick Action Team (QAT), will get young crop who will be getting deployed in two key areas around Pulwama and Budgam. These teams will consist entirely of young officials, led by young commanders. According to a senior CRPF official, around 100 young officials have been shortlisted, and the process of procuring weapons is underway.Meanwhile “Two young platoons will be formed and deployed around Budgam and Pulwama soon. These platoons will focus on anti-terror operations in Kashmir, equipped with special weapons and equipment. The Valley QAT is already equipped with highly sophisticated weapons, equipment, and vehicles. The process of acquiring additional specialised weapons and equipment has already been initiated," the senior official told. A top-level official said that this is the part of big plan where such young platoons will be deployed to deal with terrorists in future.Moreover another CRPF official stated that these young platoons are expected to begin operations next year, provided everything goes according to plan. The CRPF has data-faced challenges due to an aging command structure and a shortage of young commandos in its elite units. The force has had to repeatedly extend the age limit for commanders, as it has struggled to recruit the desired officials. The CRPF’s Valley QAT and CoBRA are the most decorated units among all central armed forces, earning the highest number of gallantry medals each year. Officers and jawans from these units have also been awarded the Shaurya Chakra and kirti Chakra for their bravery. The police have launched a massive search operation to locate Nazir ahmed and kuldeep Kumar, who went to a nearby forest area to graze their cattle but did not come back.