The Indian Government approved the creation of the Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) to combat extremists and insurgents in guerrilla/jungle warfare-type operations. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was authorized to raise ten unattached battalions of CoBRA, each with a Sector Headquarter headed by an Inspector General. The raising schedule is as follows:
2008-09: 02 (two) Bns and Sector Hqrs, CoBRA
2009-10: 04 (four) Battalions.
2010-11: 04 (four) Battalions.
The CoBRA Sector began operating at Dte. Genl., CRPF, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi under the command of Shri K. Durga Prasad, IPS, IG, CoBRA Sector. Later, in March 2009, the Sector HQ shifted to Pushp Vihar, New Delhi and since 11/11/2009 it has been functioning at Old Secretariat, Civil Lines Delhi-54 Read More