Centre approves creation of 2 new CISF reserve Battalions

The Centre has approved the creation of two new Reserve Battalions of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) taking the total number of battalions from 13 to 15. In a statement, the Home Ministry said that each new battalion will comprise around one thousand twenty-five personnel of various ranks and will be led by a Senior Commandant level Officer. These new battalions will be vital in catering to the increasing demands on the CISF by creating a pool of trained personnel to fulfil immediate induction requirements relating to internal security. The Ministry added that the reserve battalions consist of personnel specifically trained and equipped who are experienced in handling the security of high-security Jails and other undertakings.