Gujarat govt to form 20th Battalion to protect govt properties
June 20, 2015
Ahmedabad
Gujarat government has started process to form 20th battalion of State Reserve Police(SRP) force. This new battalion will have total staff of 1,200 persons including officers. The new battalion will be dedicated to protect government properties.
There are 19 SRP battalions at present. One of them has been allotted to protect properties of Oil and Natural Gas Organization(ONGC) and other similar agencies. Another battalion has been allotted to protect the properties of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited(SSNNL). Another battalion has been allotted for marine tasks. Other 16 battalions are used for emergency events.
Rs 50 crore initial sum has been approved to form a new battalion.
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