CISF to oversee security of sea ports across country: Amit Shah

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Friday celebrated its 57th Raising Day in Mundali, Odisha. Addressing the function Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the force has played a significant role in anti-Naxal operations in states such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. “The government is committed to eliminating Naxalism from the country by March 31, 2026. Those who dreamed of a Red Corridor from Tirupati to Pashupatinath will be completely defeated by our security forces,” Shah said. Shah said the government has recently decided to entrust the security of all ports in the country to the CISF, expanding its role in protecting critical infrastructure. At present, the force provides security to 361 key installations, including 70 airports across India. He added that the CISF has also been designated as the government’s nodal agency for drone security and has recently been assigned security responsibilities for several major infrastructure projects.

CISF has been entrusted with the role of a nodal agency for drone security, and the MHA has decided to foster a separate vertical for this cause. pic.twitter.com/bTG0VNrd56

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 6, 2026

During the event, HM Shah laid the foundation stone for three CISF residential complexes in Kamrup, Nashik and Sehore to be built at a cost of ₹890 crore, and inaugurated two residential complexes in Rajarhat and Delhi for CISF personnel and their families. On this occasion, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Home Secretary, the Director General of CISF, and several other distinguished dignitaries were present.