Rashtriya Rifles
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. They also maintain public order by drawing powers from the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 (AFSPA). The RR was raised by the Indian Army by reconstituting two corps (about 75,000 troops). Its personnel are provided by the Indian Army on deputation. The RR is commanded by an Additional Director General of Rashtriya Rifles (ADG RR).
| Rashtriya Rifles | |
|---|---|
Insignia of the Rashtriya Rifles | |
| Active | 1990 – present |
| Country | India |
| 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 S H Naqvi |
| Insignia | |
| Insignia | Crossed AK-47 with Ashoka Chakra |
| Flag | |
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