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Human Interest

Mumbai Terror Attack | Remembering the Heroes of 26/11

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November 26 marks the anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attack, a night etched permanently in the nation’s memory. A coordinated series of attacks carried out across multiple prominent locations in the city claimed innocent lives and challenged India’s security forces in an unprecedented manner.

On this day, India pauses to honour the fortitude, courage, and sacrifice of the heroes who rose above fear to protect others — from Mumbai Police personnel and NSG commandos to hotel staff, railway employees, frontline responders, and countless civilians who showed remarkable grit in the face of terror.

Heroes like ATS Chief Hemant Karkare, Additional Commissioner Ashok Kamte, Encounter Specialist Vijay Salaskar, and NSG Commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, among many others, laid down their lives while confronting terrorists head-on. Their bravery saved hundreds and continues to inspire a new generation of Indians committed to service and resilience.

Even today, the stories of the Taj Hotel staff protecting guests, railway workers helping evacuate CST Railway Station, and civilians who risked their lives to pull strangers to safety stand as reminders of humanity’s courage during crisis.

As the nation reflects on 26/11, Mumbai continues to embody the spirit of resilience — a city that grieves, remembers, and rises.

National

Over 1 Lakh CAPF Posts Vacant; Recruitment Drive Underway

Tanisha Cardozo

New Delhi | July 2025: The Central Government has revealed that over 1.09 lakh posts are currently vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with recruitment underway for 72,689 positions. This update was shared by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

Rising Strength, Persistent Vacancies

Between 2021 and 2025, the sanctioned strength of personnel across CAPFs increased from 10.04 lakh to 10.67 lakh. However, despite this growth, 1,09,868 posts remain unfilled—largely due to retirements, promotions, resignations, casualties, and the creation of new battalions.

Minister Rai clarified that these vacancies are not unusual in large paramilitary organizations and that the government is taking active steps to fill them through regular recruitment drives.

Expedited Hiring in Progress

To accelerate the process, the Ministry of Home Affairs has signed an MoU with the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to fast-track the recruitment of General Duty (GD) constables. In addition to this, the forces have been instructed to expedite:

  • Filling of non-GD vacancies
  • Promotion boards
  • Medical evaluations
  • Shortlisting by lowering cut-off marks

Recruitment agencies such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), SSC, and individual force recruitment boards are all involved in the process.

Forces Under the CAPF Umbrella

The CAPFs operate under the Ministry of Home Affairs and play a critical role in internal security, border protection, counterinsurgency, and disaster response. The forces include:

  • Border Security Force (BSF)
  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
  • Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
  • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
  • Assam Rifles
  • National Security Guard (NSG)

Strengthening India’s Security Grid

With lakhs of aspirants looking to serve in these prestigious forces, the government’s push for swift recruitment aims to not only strengthen India’s security apparatus but also offer employment opportunities to youth nationwide.

Recruitment notifications, exam dates, and application processes are expected to roll out in a phased manner through 2025.