Which of the following is/are the duty/duties of the ROP ?

In the context of internal security and paramilitary operations, ROP stands for Road Opening Party. These are specialized units from security forces like the CRPF or Indian Army deployed in insurgency-affected or sensitive areas.

• Ambush Prevention: ROPs are tasked with dominating the surrounding terrain, including heights and forest cover, to prevent militants from launching surprise attacks on convoys.
• IED Detection: They sanitize the road using metal detectors and sniffer dogs to identify and neutralize land mines or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by insurgents.
• Operational Continuity: The party remains in position to maintain a secure corridor until the entire convoy or designated movement has safely passed through the stretch.

Since all the listed tasks are primary responsibilities of an ROP, the correct answer is All of the above.