For the first time in 47 years, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has completed 12 consecutive months without losing a personnel in operational duties anywhere in the country. The milestone, recorded on October 30, 2026, comes after decades in which the force sustained casualties across multiple internal security theatres, particularly areas affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE).

The development reflects the sharp decline in Maoist violence, which accounted for a substantial share of CRPF operational fatalities in recent years. It also comes at a time when the force is recalibrating its deployment, with greater attention being directed towards ethnic violence and security challenges in Manipur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the achievement, describing it as a milestone that reflects the force's operational progress. In a social media post, he said, "A zero that speaks volumes