New Delhi, July 27 -- The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India's largest paramilitary force, celebrated its 87th Raising Day on Sunday, paying tribute to its fallen heroes and reaffirming its commitment to national security with a forward-looking technological vision.

Speaking in New Delhi, CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh traced the force's origins to Nimach, Madhya Pradesh, where a battalion was first formed on 27 July 1949.

"The journey of the CRPF began from Nimach on 27 July 1949, when a battalion was formed there. Today, we have 248 battalions, comprising approximately 3.25 lakh people, dedicated to serving the country. Throughout this journey, 2,268 officers sacrificed their lives; we honour them and salute thei...