List of Central Police Organisations (CPO)

·        Railway Protection Force – 70,000 personnel who provide Police Security to Indian Railways

·        Civil Defence: 376,000 personnel

·        The State Armed Police (Pradeshik) – 450,000 persons who act as a mobile armed reserve maintained at key locations in some states and activated only on the orders from the Addit......ional Commissioner of Police or higher-level. Armed constabulary are usually not in contact with the public until they are assigned to VIP duty or assigned to maintain order during fairs, festivals, athletic events, elections, and natural disasters. They may also be sent to quell outbreaks of student or labor unrest, organized crime, and communal riots; to maintain key guard posts; and to participate in antiterrorist operations. Depending on the type of assignment, the Provincial Armed Constabulary may carry only lathis or they may be equipped with infantry weapons.

·        Central Reserve Police Force: 3.7-400,000 personnel (210+35 battalions)[3][4]

·        Rapid Action Force – a 10 battalion semi-independent part of the CRPF trained to respond to sectarian violence. The Anti-Riot Police of the Indian Union.

·        Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA): A 10,000 strong anti- Naxal force being raised under the command and control of the CRPF.[5]

·        Central Industrial Security Force: 165,000 personnel (132 Battalions)

·        Special Protection Group:3,000 personnel which provide protection to Prime minister

·        Indian Home Guard: 600,000 personnel (Headed by Indian Police Service Officer)