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Rashtriya Rifles
Insignia of the Rashtriya Rifles
Active
1990 – present
Country
India
Branch
Indian Army
Type
Counter-insurgency
Size
80,000
Headquarters
Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
Nickname(s)
RR
Motto(s)
Dridhta aur Virta (Courage and Valour)
War Cry
Bajrangbali ki Jai (Glory to lord Hanuman)
Commanders
Additional Directorate General
Maj Gen Anupam Bhagi, YSM, SM
Insignia
Insignia
Crossed AK-47 with Ashoka Chakra
Flag
Military unit
The Rashtriya Rifles (RR; transl. National Rifles) is a counter-insurgency force in India, formed in 1990, to specifically serve in the Jammu and Kashmir region.[1] They also maintain public order by drawing powers from the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 (AFSPA).[2] The RR was raised by the Indian Army by reconstituting two corps (about 75,000 troops).[3] Its personnel are provided by the Indian Army on deputation.[1] The RR is commanded by an Additional Director General of Rashtriya Rifles (ADG RR).[4]
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