CRPF gets over 40k bullet proof jackets, 170 armoured vehicles for Kashmir, LWE theatres

NEW DELHI: Over 40,000 bullet proof jackets and 170 armoured troop carriers have been sanctioned by the Union Home Ministry for the CRPF for use in counter-terrorist operations in the Kashmir valley and anti-Naxal offensives in various states, officials said. They said the central paramilitary force has also "re-fabricated" and armour-plated about 80 Maruti Gypsy vehicles as part of providing protection to its personnel against bullet shots, grenade attacks and stone pelting incidents in the Kashmir operations grid. (AGENCIES)