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Government Extends Deployment of 273 CAPF Companies in Delhi Amid Protest Concerns
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 04:18 PM
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The central government has decided to keep 273 Central Armed Police Forces companies stationed in Delhi to deter potential flash protests.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies in Delhi will be extended until further notice. The decision comes as authorities prepare to counter any sudden or flash protests that could arise in the capital.
CAPF companies, which include units from the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, and Central Industrial Security Force, are among the most mobile and well‑equipped police forces in India. Their presence in Delhi is intended to provide rapid response capabilities across key civic and political hubs.
Officials cited the recent uptick in protest activity nationwide as a key factor in the extension. By maintaining a robust CAPF presence, the government aims to ensure public safety and maintain order during periods of heightened political activity.
The Home Ministry has not released a detailed briefing on the specific operational plans for the extended deployment, but it confirmed that the move is part of a broader strategy to safeguard the capital against potential unrest.
CAPF companies, which include units from the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, and Central Industrial Security Force, are among the most mobile and well‑equipped police forces in India. Their presence in Delhi is intended to provide rapid response capabilities across key civic and political hubs.
Officials cited the recent uptick in protest activity nationwide as a key factor in the extension. By maintaining a robust CAPF presence, the government aims to ensure public safety and maintain order during periods of heightened political activity.
The Home Ministry has not released a detailed briefing on the specific operational plans for the extended deployment, but it confirmed that the move is part of a broader strategy to safeguard the capital against potential unrest.