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Which of the following is the only paramilitary force with a dual control structure?
Explanation
The Assam Rifles is the only paramilitary force in India with a dual control structure. While it is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), its operational control is vested with the Indian Army, which falls under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) [2]. This unique arrangement means that while the MHA handles recruitment, salaries, and infrastructure, the Indian Army directs the force's deployment and tactical operations, particularly in counter-insurgency and border guarding roles in the Northeast. Other forces like the CRPF, ITBP, and CISF are under the singular administrative and operational control of the MHA. This dual command has led to internal demands for a unified control structure to resolve administrative complexities and parity issues [2].
Sources
- [2] https://www.svpnpa.gov.in/static/gallery/docs/39_attritionincentralarmedpoliceforce.pdf