CAPFs strengthen internal security, stay vigilant in protests, elections, festivals: Home Minister
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Central Armed Police Forces for their role in maintaining internal security during elections and festivals. He also highlighted the government's roadmap to eliminate the drug menace in India by 2029.
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Reflects government policy priorities regarding national security, electoral integrity, and public health initiatives.
CAPFs strengthen internal security, stay vigilant in protests, elections, festivals: Home Minister left Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses police officers during the Police Commemoration Day programme on October 21, 2026 ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xfkeee/article71607597.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261021158L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses police officers during the Police Commemoration Day programme at the National Police Memorial, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab) The Ministry of Home Affairs had set the target to free the country from the drug menace by December 31, 2029, Amit Shah says New Delhi Personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) remain vigilant and strengthen the nation’s internal security on every occasion, whether elections, festivals, protests or border security duties, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday (October 21, 2026).
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