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| Rashtriya Rifles | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of the Rashtriya Rifles | |
| Active | 1990 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| 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 | Anupam Bhagi |
| Insignia | |
| Insignia | Crossed AK-47 with Ashoka Chakra |
| Flag |  |
The Rashtriya Rifles (RR; transl. National rifles) is a counter-insurgency force in India, formed in 1990, to deal with internal security in the Jammu and Kashmir region.[1] They maintain public order by drawing powers from the Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990 (AFSPA).[2] Its personnel are provided by the Indian Army on deputation.[1]
The RR was raised by the Indian Army by reconstituting two corps (about 75,000 troops).[3] The RR is commanded by an Additional Director General of Rashtriya Rifles (ADG RR).[4]
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