India, March 22 -- In the course of my service from leading anti-Naxal operations as Superintendent of Police in Odisha's remote and insurgency-affected districts like Koraput, Nabarangpur and Nuapada, to commanding ITBP battalions at altitudes exceeding 15,000 feet along the Indo-Tibetan border, and finally guiding the Odisha Police as Director General, I have witnessed how India's internal and border security depends on two equally vital pillars: operational synergy across institutions and genuine care for the men and women who serve on the front lines.

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill 2026 stands as a historic achievement that strengthens both pillars simultaneously. For the very first time since Independe...