New Delhi, November 14, 2026: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has achieved a significant milestone by securing third position in the prestigious national-level Visfotak Kavach–10 Exercise, held from November 9 to 14, 2026. This marks the first time the force has secured a podium finish in the competition.
The exercise brought together leading State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from across India, providing a competitive platform to assess operational preparedness, technical expertise and specialised capabilities in handling explosive threats.
The CRPF team demonstrated exceptional skill, precision and professionalism while competing against some of the country’s leading security forces and specialised units.
The six-day exercise tested participating teams across 11 challenging categories designed to evaluate their proficiency in explosive detection, identification, investigation and counter-IED operations.
Major components of the competition included Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection and neutralisation, explosive identification, post-blast investigation, IED fabrication and K9-based explosive detection.
These demanding activities assessed the participants’ technical knowledge, practical skills, decision-making abilities and operational readiness in scenarios involving explosive threats.
The CRPF contingent was mentored by the Institute of IED Management (IIM), CRPF, Pune, which played an important role in preparing the team for the competition.
The institute’s specialised training and technical guidance helped the participants demonstrate their capabilities across multiple disciplines of explosive threat management.
Securing third position against highly trained teams from State Police Forces and CAPFs represents a major achievement for the CRPF, particularly as it marks the force’s first podium finish in the Visfotak Kavach exercise.
The accomplishment reflects the force’s continued emphasis on specialised training, technical proficiency and operational preparedness to counter emerging security challenges.
As India’s largest Central Armed Police Force, the CRPF plays a crucial role in internal security operations, counter-insurgency duties and maintaining law and order in challenging environments.
Expertise in detecting and neutralising IEDs remains particularly important for personnel deployed in areas affected by insurgency and Left-Wing Extremism, where explosive threats pose significant risks to security forces and civilians.
The CRPF’s performance at Visfotak Kavach–10 highlights the dedication, rigorous training and professionalism of its personnel while reinforcing the force’s commitment to strengthening India’s internal security capabilities.
The historic podium finish stands as a proud achievement for the CRPF and demonstrates its growing technical competence in specialised explosive threat management operations.
