Centre Sends 3,000 Additional CAPF Troops For Delhi Till July 27 Amid CJP Protest
Centre Sends 3,000 Additional CAPF Troops For Delhi Till July 27 Amid CJP Protest Reported By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 12:54 IST As per
Centre Sends 3,000 Additional CAPF Troops For Delhi Till July 27 Amid CJP Protest Reported By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 12:54 IST As per sources, the decision was taken after considering a request from the Delhi Police Rapid Read The restrictions come after protests held in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement linked to the NEET paper leak issue. (Pic for representation) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the deployment of an additional 30 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to assist the Delhi Police in maintaining law and order in the national capital until July 27, 2026, an official who quoted a communication issued by the ministry said. As per the sources, the decision was taken after considering a request from the Delhi Police, seeking additional CAPF companies to maintain law and order in view of protests at Jantar Mantar.
The ministry stated that the deployment has been sanctioned with immediate effect until July 27, 2026. The troops are to be airlifted from different areas. Companies have been asked to be equipped with the latest anti-riot equipment and operational scale arms, ammunition, prescribed for the area. The officer confirmed that the additional 30 CAPF companies comprise 18 CRPF companies, 6 RAF companies, 3 BSF companies, 1 ITBP company and 2 SSB companies. With this fresh allocation, the total CAPF strength available with the Delhi Police for the purpose will rise to 45 companies. The ministry has also asked the Delhi Police to ensure adequate arrangements for the accommodation, transportation and other logistical requirements of the deployed CAPF personnel. Separately, the MHA has directed that the deployment of the seven RAF companies will be in addition to the four CRPF companies and two CRPF platoons already made available for security arrangements during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, as well as the six RAF companies already deployed in Delhi.
Sources said that the deployment of the seven RAF companies already available with the Delhi Police has been extended until July 27, 2026, beyond their earlier deployment period ending July 20, 2026. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Why are these additional troops needed until 2026? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the deployment of 30 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to assist Delhi Police in maintaining law and order until July 27, 2026. This decision followed a request from the Delhi Police. What impact will this deployment have on Delhi residents? The deployment of 3,000 additional CAPF troops to Delhi until July 27, 2026, is intended to assist the Delhi Police in maintaining law and order, particularly in view of protests at Jantar Mantar. This will increase the total CAPF strength available to Delhi Police to 45 companies.
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