CAPF Bill Row: 20 CRPF Officers Transferred, DIG Suspended Over Alleged Opposition

Twenty Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers have been transferred while a Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-rank officer has been suspended amid allegations that they or their family members opposed the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026.

The legislation, which was passed by Parliament on April 2 and came into effect on April 9, has drawn criticism from serving and retired Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel. The latest action has prompted concerns among retired officials and ex-paramilitary associations.

According to reports, the suspended DIG, who was posted in Tripura, was informed on June 10 about a pending enquiry for allegedly disseminating "audio/video messages and poster/banner for changing of the Government established by law across social media." CAPF (General Administration) Bill 2026 Passed by Rajya Sabha Amid Opposition Protests.

The notice stated that an Inspector General-rank officer would examine the officer's WhatsApp account and other encrypted platforms to investigate the circulation of "politically provocative" messages against the government. On June 17, the officer was placed under suspension pending the enquiry.

The officer has reportedly challenged the suspension, arguing that there was no "disciplinary proceeding contemplated or pending" against him as required under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. Parliament Budget Session: Amit Shah to Move CAPF Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha Today.

Ranbir Singh, General Secretary of the Alliance of All Ex Paramilitary Association, alleged that CRPF officers were being targeted after their family members participated in protests against the CAPF Act at Jantar Mantar and Rajghat earlier this year.

"We want to draw the attention of Home Minister Amit Shah to this targeted harassment of CRPF officers. They were targeted after a detailed profiling of their families, who participated in the protests against the Bill. The officers were not present at the protest. For the first time in the history of the CRPF, the suspension of a serving DIG without cause has sparked unease and resentment among the paramilitary personnel. Officers are being singled out and posted to the North East as a punitive measure before completing their tenures," Singh said.

Responding to the allegations, CRPF Director General G.P. Singh said the transfers were part of routine administrative and operational requirements.

On the suspension, the Director General said, "All serving and uniformed officers of CRPF are bound by rules and statutes and the oath taken. Any word/s written or spoken or action contravening the same would be dealt appropriately in consonance with the law of the land."

The CAPF Act, 2026, provides that IPS officers on deputation will occupy 50% of Inspector General posts across CAPFs, at least 67% of Additional Director General posts, and all Special Director General and Director General positions. The Act also removes the earlier 50% cap on DIG posts reserved for Group A CAPF officers, allowing a higher proportion of IPS officers to serve on deputation.

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