Rapid Action Force

Rapid Action Force
Emblem of Rapid Action Force
Common nameRAF
Motto"Serving Humanity with Sensitive Policing"
Agency overview
Formed11 November 1991
Volunteers1,000,000 Active Personnel
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionIndia
Governing bodyMinistry of Home Affairs (India)
Operational structure
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Parent agencyCentral Reserve Police Force
Notables
Anniversary
  • 7 October
Website
RAF website

The Rapid Action Force (RAF), is a specialized rapid reaction wing of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of India established in October 1992 to deal with riot and crowd control situations.