The CRPF has finished third in the national-level Visfotak Kavach–10 Exercise, marking the force’s first podium finish in the competition. The exercise ran from November 9 to 14, 2026.
Competition tested explosive-threat skills
State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from across India took part. The six-day event assessed operational preparedness, technical expertise and specialised capabilities in responding to explosive threats.
Teams competed in 11 categories covering explosive detection, identification, investigation and counter-IED operations. Events included Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection and neutralisation, explosive identification, post-blast investigation, IED fabrication and K9-based explosive detection.
The challenges tested participants’ technical knowledge, practical skills, decision-making and operational readiness in scenarios involving explosive threats. The CRPF team competed against teams from State Police Forces and CAPFs.
CRPF team received specialised guidance
The CRPF contingent was mentored by the Institute of IED Management (IIM), CRPF, Pune. The institute provided specialised training and technical guidance to help prepare the team across the competition’s disciplines.
The third-place result is the CRPF’s first podium finish at the Visfotak Kavach exercise. The performance reflects the force’s emphasis on specialised training, technical proficiency and operational preparedness.
Relevance to internal security
The CRPF is India’s largest Central Armed Police Force and carries out internal security operations, counter-insurgency duties and law-and-order responsibilities. IED detection and neutralisation are important capabilities for personnel serving in areas affected by insurgency and Left-Wing Extremism, where explosive threats endanger security forces and civilians.
The result highlights the CRPF contingent’s performance in specialised explosive-threat management and adds a milestone to the force’s record in the exercise.
