CRPF Commandos Set to Return to Libya to Secure Indian Embassy

A special team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos is being sent to Libya to provide security to the Indian Embassy in Tripoli. This move comes after the embassy reopened in July 2024, nearly a decade after it was shut down due to the Libyan civil war. The deployment is part of India’s effort to re-establish a secure and stable diplomatic presence in conflict-prone regions.

The elite commandos, led by CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh, will handle perimeter security, emergency response, and protection of Indian diplomatic staff. This team had previously been stationed in Libya but returned after the situation in the country deteriorated. The latest decision to redeploy follows improved coordination between India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the Libyan authorities.

According to officials, the commandos are trained for high-risk, sensitive missions abroad and will be equipped with advanced surveillance and protective gear. The security arrangement will also include coordination with local forces to manage any potential threats around the embassy premises.

India’s decision to resume security deployment in Tripoli highlights the country’s focus on diplomatic resilience and protection of its missions worldwide. With Libya still recovering from years of internal conflict and political instability, the presence of trained Indian forces is considered essential for ensuring the safe functioning of diplomatic operations.

The move is also symbolic of India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Libya and re-engaging with the region strategically, both diplomatically and economically.