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Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

There are external and internal threats to the security of India and different specialized forces of India deal with these threats. The external threats are handled often by the Armed Forces under the Ministry of Defense, while  internal threats are managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Security Forces > Indian Armed Force > Central Armed Police Force Security Forces Dealing with External Threats The defense forces (Indian Armed Force) are the primary force responsible for the security of the country, and they come under the authority of the Ministry of Defense . Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to aid in combating external threats, but are managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Indian Armed Force The defense forces are divided into four sub-heads. > Indian Army Personnel. > Indian Air Force Personnel. > Indian Navy Personnel. > Indian Coast Guard Personnel. Security Forces Dealing with Internal Threats There are many divisions of the Central Armed Police Force,