Assam Massacre Exposes Frayed Edges of India's Security Forces The incident in Assam, in which a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer killed two colleagues and injured another before taking his own life, highlights deep seated problems plaguing India's security apparatus.
While the official narrative focuses on the tragic loss of lives, it glosses over underlying issues that made this event possible.
The CRPF has long been at the forefront of India's counter insurgency efforts, deploying personnel to remote and volatile regions.