46,960 Central para-military personnel took voluntary retirement since 2019, highest from BSF
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 A total of 46,960 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel have taken voluntary retirement since 2019, according to the home ministry. The highest number of retirements came from the Border Security Force (BSF) with 21,860 personnel opting to leave. The Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) followed with 12,893 retirements. Junior home minister Nityanand Rai provided these figures in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha. The ministry has implemented various measures to address the issue of attrition, including conducting timely cadre reviews and offering benefits such as career advancement and financial aid to personnel.
In a tragic incident, three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel lost their lives, and dozens were injured after a bus carrying them skidded off a hilly road and plunged into a gorge in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The bus, which was en route for election duty, was carrying 35 BSF personnel when the accident occurred in the Brell Waterhail area. Six of the injured are in critical condition and have been rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. The civilian driver of the bus was also injured in the accident, which has shocked the local community.
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Wednesday, 6 December 2023
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