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Module -VI
                Armed Forces in Internal Security
                                                                                               Armed Forces and itss
                                                                                              Role in Internal Security



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                                                                                                Note
                                    ARMED FORCES


                            IN INTERNAL SECURITY




               In the previous lesson you have studied the role of the Armed Forces during crisis like
               disaster management and peacekeeping operations. The armed forces also plays an
               important role in dealing with insurgensies / disturbance within the country. What you
               must understand is that when it comes to assessing the role of armed forces in protecting
               its respective nation from external threat it is generally common for all nations.
               External threat is related to borders whereas internal threat is from the people of the
               country due to political, ideological reasons like left wing extremism etc. Maintainance
               of internal security in the responsibility of the Ministry of Home Affairs but Armed
               Forces are also called in when situation cannot be dealt by CRPF.

               In this lesson we will specifically learn about the role of the Indian Armed Forces and
               the Indian intelligence agencies like the "Intelligence Bureau" (IB) and the " Research
               and Analysis Wing" (RAW), in the internal Security of India.


                       Objectives

               After studying this lesson, you will be able to:
               •     appreciate and explain the role of Indian Armed Forces in internal security;

               •     know about the special forces tasked to protect India's strategic assets;
               •     explain the role of Indian Intelligence Agencies IB and RAW in India's internal
                     securities.


                18.1 Role of Indian Armed Forces

               Our nation has faced the problem of insurgency and terrorism for many years. The
               state of Jammu & Kashmir (J & K), the Northeastern States are affected by insurgency
               and terrorism. As a result of the violence caused due to insurgency and terrorism in
               these regions, many civilians and security personnel have lost their lives.

               Our armed forces are playing a very important role in the fight against the insurgents


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