BMP
Police GK · BMP
📋Quick Overview
Each state has an armed wing of its police force separate from the regular civil police, used for crowd control, riot response, VIP protection, disaster relief, and election duty. Bihar has the Bihar Military Police (BMP); UP has the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) — the largest state armed police force in India. The CRPF has a specialized unit called the Rapid Action Force (RAF) for anti-riot operations. Knowledge of these forces is critical for Bihar Police and UP Police exams.
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PAC (UP) = India's LARGEST state armed police force. RAF = CRPF's anti-riot specialized unit. BMP = Bihar's armed police wing. IRB = India Reserve Battalions sanctioned by Centre to states.
📖State Armed Police Forces — Comparison
| Force | State/Centre | Full Form | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMP | Bihar | Bihar Military Police | Armed reserve, crowd control, VIP security, election duty |
| PAC | Uttar Pradesh | Provincial Armed Constabulary | Riot control, armed reserve, disaster relief — largest state armed police |
| RAF | Central (CRPF) | Rapid Action Force | Anti-riot, communal riot control, special public order situations |
| DAP | Delhi | Delhi Armed Police | Armed reserve for Delhi Police; riot/emergency response |
| SRPF | Gujarat/Rajasthan | State Reserve Police Force | State reserve for emergencies, VIP protection |
| SAF | Madhya Pradesh | Special Armed Force | Armed reserve for MP Police |
| SAP | Bihar | Special Armed Police | Specialized armed unit within Bihar Police |
| IRB | All States | India Reserve Battalions | Sanctioned by Centre to states for internal security; deployable anywhere |
📝Special Police Commando Units
- •UP STF (Special Task Force): Elite anti-crime unit of UP Police; targets organized crime, gangsters, dacoits; famous for Vikas Dubey encounter (2020).
- •Maharashtra ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad): State anti-terror unit; was involved in 26/11 response; ATS chief David Headley case.
- •Delhi Special Cell: Special anti-terror and organized crime unit of Delhi Police; operates undercover; famous high-profile cases.
- •RAF (Rapid Action Force): 10 battalions of CRPF's dedicated anti-riot unit; deployed in communal sensitive areas; wears olive green with 'RAF' marking.
- •PAC (UP): Has both armed (battalion) wing and civil police; PAC companies deployed across UP for elections, fairs, emergencies.
- •BMP (Bihar): Provides armed backup to district police; deployed for Panchayat/MLA/Parliamentary elections in Bihar.
- •Cobra Battalion: CRPF's Counter-Insurgency specialised unit — Combat Ops for Bureau of Reform Actions (COBRA); deployed in Naxal-affected areas.