87th Foundation Day of CRPF Celebrated in befitting manner at Group Centre, CRPF, Pune
87th Foundation Day of CRPF Celebrated in befitting manner at Group Centre, CRPF, Pune
Date: 27 July 2025
Group Centre, CRPF, Pune celebrated the 87th Foundation Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) with great zeal and patriotic fervour. The Force, originally raised as the Crown Representative’s Police on 27th July 1939, was rechristened as the Central Reserve Police Force in 1949 and has since evolved into the largest paramilitary force in the world, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the internal security of the nation.
The day’s celebrations at GC Pune commenced with a solemn tribute to the martyrs at the Martyrs’ Memorial, where floral homage was paid in remembrance of the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the line of duty. A Special Sainik Sammelan was subsequently held, wherein DIG GC Pune addressed all ranks of the unit, extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion, and also various welfare measures being undertaken at the Directorate level for the benefit of force personnel were also communicated to the jawans, boosting morale and reinforcing trust in leadership.
To mark the spirit of fitness and unity, a Cycle Campaign was organised, drawing enthusiastic participation from personnel across all ranks. A massive Tree Plantation Drive was also conducted within the campus to promote environmental consciousness and sustainability.
Adding a creative flavour to the celebrations, a Drawing Competition was conducted for the children of the CRPF campus, nurturing young talent and fostering their connection with the Force’s legacy.
The celebrations culminated with a traditional Bara Khana organised in all messes of the Group Centre, symbolising camaraderie and brotherhood. Officers, subordinate officers, and other ranks shared meals together, reinforcing the spirit of unity and mutual respect.
On the occasion, Shri Vaibhav Nimbalkar, IPS, DIG GC Pune, addressed the gathering and stated:
“The history of the Force is a saga of sacrifice and courage, of battles won and laurels achieved, written with the sweat and blood of its brave men and officers. Today, as we celebrate this glorious journey, we not only pay tribute to our valiant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice on the altar of duty to secure the Nation and its people, but also pledge to rededicate ourselves to ward off any challenge to the internal security of the country.”
The celebrations echoed with pride, discipline, and commitment — hallmarks of CRPF’s ethos — as GC Pune paid homage to its glorious past and reaffirmed its pledge to serve the Nation with unflinching dedication.
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Defence PRO/Nikhil Deshmukh/Parshuram Kor