Second Edition of CRPF Cup in Srinagar
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Second edition of CRPF Cup Srinagar Sector |
| Dates | 20th to 28th November 2024 |
| Venue | Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar |
| Participants | 16 teams (12 from Srinagar, 2 from Budgam, 2 from Ganderbal) |
| Objective | Establish maximum engagement with the youth of Kashmir |
| Situation in Kashmir | Under control; security agencies working in close coordination |
| Upcoming Event | Football tournament planned for December 2024 |
| CRPF Overview | |
| Inception | Established as Crown Representatives Police in 1939; renamed CRPF in 1949 |
| Envisioned By | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel |
| Specialized Units | Rapid Action Force (RAF), CoBRA, VIP Security Wing, Mahila Battalions |
| Contributions | Controlled militancy in Punjab, insurgency in Tripura, eradicated Naxalism |
| Honours | 2,255 soldiers sacrificed; decorated with George Cross, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra |