“The process of acquiring additional specialised weapons and equipment has already been initiated,” the official said, adding that this was part of a big plan, where “young platoons will be deployed to deal with terrorists in the future”.The CRPF has faced challenges due to an aging command structure and a shortage of young commandos in its elite units. The force has had to repeatedly extend the age limit for commanders, as it has struggled to recruit the desired officials, they said.The CRPF’s Valley QAT and CoBRA are the most decorated units among all central armed forces, earning the highest number of gallantry medals each year. Officers and jawans from these units have also been awarded the Shaurya Chakra and Kirti Chakra for their bravery.According to officials the QAT in the Valley has been equipped to operate effectively on the basis of intelligence inputs provided to them and quickly act during any situation related to terror attacks. The team provides additional support to the overall security architecture in the Valley.After the grenade attack in Srinagar on last Sunday, another terror attack was done in Kishtwar in which two Village Defence Guards were killed and their bodies could not be recovered by security forces.
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