CRPF short of bulletproof helmets by 98%: Centre
The CRPF is facing a 'significant shortage' of bulletproof helmets, being estimated at 98% of the requirement, as per Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary. While over one lakh bulletproof helmets have been authorised, the CRPF currently has 1,852 bulletproof helmets. The shortage is due to non-availability of bulletproof helmets that protect against 7.62 mm bullets.