CRPF celebrates its 76th foundation day today

July 27, 2015 08:09

Country's largest paramilitary force, the Central Reserve Police Force, will celebrate its 76th foundation day at its cradle in Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh today with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh taking salute from the marching contingents brought here from across the country.

Neemuch is a historic town in Madhya Pradesh which served as the nerve centre of the 1857 mutiny and the garrison found a place in history after the CRPF's first unit was raised here in 1939.

The CRPF is holding its foundation day celebrations at this military town after over two decades, putting an end to

hosting the celebrations in national capital Delhi.

"Home Minister Rajnath Singh will review the parade and award gallant men during the Raising Day celebrations here. He is arriving here on a special flight for the event," a senior force commander said.

Marching contingents from field formations of the force spread across the country have been brought here for the event and they will put up an impressive show of valour and advance capabilities during the gala celebration, he said.

The last time the anniversary day parade was held here was in 1993 when the then Union Minister of State for Home Rajesh Pilot officiated as the chief guest.

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