CRPF DIG B C Patra's Suspension Revoked After Centre's Nod

The Central Reserve Police officers Force (CRPF) has revoked the suspension of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) B C Patra. A senior cadre officer earlier placed under suspension for allegedly sharing social media content critical of the government during the passage of the Central Armed Police officers Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026. A September 15 order released by the Directorate General.

CRPF, states that the President, exercising powers under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, approved the revocation of Patra’s suspension with immediate effect.

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Patra, a 1994-batch CRPF cadre officer, was suspended on June 17. He is posted at the CRPF’s Tripura Sector headquarters in Agartala.

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Authorities had earlier shared the charges against Patra related to sharing audio-visual and pictorial content on social media platforms that allegedly called for changing the country’s lawfully elected government during the passage of the Central Armed Police officers Forces (General Administration) Bill.

The revocation comes after a section of former CAPF officers had criticized Patra's suspension, calling it hasty and illegal. Ranbir Singh, general secretary of the Alliance of All Ex Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association, had earlier defended Patra, describing him as an outstanding officer who had received multiple awards.

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The association had also alleged that CAPF personnel and their families were being targeted for opposing the CAPF Act. The Central Reserve Police officers Force (CRPF) has faced criticism over its handling of internal conflicts within the paramilitary forces in recent times.

A September 15 order released by the Directorate General. CRPF, states that the President, exercising powers under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, approved the revocation of Patra’s suspension with immediate effect. The decision has been welcomed by some in the paramilitary forces community, who had expressed concerns over the suspension.

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Patra had returned to the CRPF in April after completing a deputation posting with the National Security Guard. His suspension had triggered criticism from a section of former CAPF officers. With the Alliance of All Ex Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association calling it hasty and illegal.

The revocation of Patra's suspension is seen as a significant development in the ongoing saga within the paramilitary forces community. The Central Reserve Police officers Force (CRPF) has faced criticism over its handling of internal conflicts within the paramilitary forces in recent times.

The decision to revoke Patra's suspension is expected to have implications for the future of the paramilitary forces community. With some calling for greater transparency and accountability within the organization.