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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
CISF gets "battle ready", completes intensive training with Indian Army
In a major initiative aimed at enhancing its operational preparedness amid growing security challenges , the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has completed an intensive joint training exercise with the Indian Army. This strategic collaboration marks a decisive step toward making the force "battle-ready" to counter emerging unconventional and hybrid threats targeting India's critical infrastructure. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category healthcare Digital Marketing MCA Technology Operations Management Others Public Policy CXO Data Science Data Science PGDM others Design Thinking Product Management Project Management Finance Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Data Analytics Management MBA Healthcare Degree Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details For the first time, full-scale batches of CISF personnel underwent advanced combat training at elite Indian Army formations in the Kashmir Valley. Unlike earlier arrangements where only a limited number of seats were allotted, the new modules accommodate larger contingents, reflecting growing synergy between the two forces and the national imperative of securing high-value assets. The training initiative aligns with the CISF's vision of rapid, precise, and composed response to complex threats at high-risk installations including airports, nuclear plants, government buildings, and the Parliament. The personnel have been trained to handle scenarios such as drone incursions, coordinated terror strikes, insider threats, and sabotage attempts. Live Events The joint training modules included night operations, jungle warfare, close-combat tactics, and endurance-building drills, designed to complement CISF's strong urban counter-threat experience with skills to operate in diverse and high-intensity environments. The trainees selected for this high-intensity program are members of the CISF's Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), the frontline responders across its 369 units. Only personnel under 35 years of age and those who have successfully cleared the Battle Physical Efficiency Test (BPET) benchmarked to National Security Guard (NSG) standards were eligible. Before joining the Army-led exercises, these personnel also completed a stringent six-month in-house training program conducted by the CISF, reinforcing their readiness for real-world scenarios. Expanding Scope of Tactical Excellence Going forward, CISF plans to extend this advanced training framework to more units, prioritising those deployed at the country's most sensitive and high-risk installations. Officials said the broader aim is to elevate the overall operational capabilities of the force, boosting physical endurance, tactical excellence, and mental resilience across the board. As the nature of threats facing national assets evolves, this Army-CISF collaboration signals a forward-looking approach to homeland security, ensuring India's critical infrastructure remains protected by a force that is not just alert, but combat-ready.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CISF trains with Army as security at Parliament; other critical installations enhanced post Operation Sindoor
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the Union Home Ministry (MHA) has enhanced security at vital installations across the country, including the Parliament building and nuclear plants. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the Parliament building are being trained with the Army to combat terrorist strikes, drone attacks and internal sabotage, a CISF official said on Thursday (July 17, 2025). Their weapons will be upgraded in the coming days too, the official said. The training module of canine squads is also being changed. The CISF took over Parliament security in June 2024 following a security breach in the new Parliament building on December 13, 2023. It replaced the Delhi Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The monsoon session of Parliament begins on July 21. The official said that the joint-training exercises with the Indian Army are to make the CISF 'battle-ready' against unconventional and hybrid threats. 'The training with the Army will prepare the CISF personnel to respond swiftly to crises at high-risk installations such as airports, nuclear facilities, government buildings, and Parliament. The emphasis is on handling complex, high-pressure scenarios such as drone incursions, coordinated terrorist attacks, insider threats, and sabotage operations with speed, precision, and calm,' the official said. Critical installations surveyed In response to the April 22 terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in which 26 civilians were killed, India launched military strikes on nine terrorist camps and terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Pakistan launched drone attacks at several vital installations in India, including airports and power plants, particularly in J&K and Punjab. As part of the efforts to secure critical installations, the National Security Guard (NSG) also surveyed 17 religious sites, 21 nuclear installations and 14 sensitive locations recently. Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security of such installations after Operation Sindoor and directed the CISF to train its personnel in the wake of emerging threats from Pakistan, the official said. 'For the first time, the CISF is conducting training at Indian Army formations in the Kashmir Valley. Previously, only a limited number of CISF personnel were allotted seats for such exercises. The goal is to equip the personnel to handle contingencies such as armed infiltration, sabotage, and multi-pronged terror strikes in both urban and rural environments,' the official said. The personnel selected for the high-intensity training are part of CISF's Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs)—the first responders to emergencies. 'Only those under 35 years of age and who have passed the Battle Physical Efficiency Test (BPET) aligned with National Security Guard (NSG) standards are eligible,' said the official.
