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Centre Deploys RAF Companies to Arunachal Pradesh Amid Violence
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 12:47 AM
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Two RAF companies have been dispatched to Arunachal Pradesh by the central government to address escalating violence in the state.
The Indian government has taken swift action to quell violence in Arunachal Pradesh by deploying two companies of the Rapid Action Force (RAF). The deployment comes in response to escalating unrest in the state, with details about the specific incidents and locations yet to be officially released. The RAF is a specialized paramilitary force known for its ability to handle crowd control and security operations in challenging situations. The central government's decision underscores the seriousness with which the situation is being viewed.