The Railway Protection Force is all set to get MP-5s

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The Railway Protection Force is all set to wield commando staple Heckler and Koch MP5 guns to tackle 26/11-type terror attacks.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is all set to get some extra teeth with the railway ministry planning to arm the force with the famed Heckler and Koch MP5 guns, a staple with several commando units worldwide, including the elite National Security Guard (NSG).

"The induction of MP5 series guns has been an ongoing process being helmed by the Union home ministry since 2009. The NSG was first recipient of these guns. Other paramilitary forces like the RPF will also be getting them in due time," said an official.

Earlier this week, the railway ministry also sanctioned the purchase of two advanced weapons training simulators that will be used to get RPF personnel to practice their shooting skills without having to expend live ammunition. The railway's Central Organisation For the Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW) has been entrusted with the task.

Speaking to dna, PK Agarwal, chief administrative officer of COFMOW, confirmed that order for the two simulators would be placed and that the tender process for it had already been initiated.

"Practising with live ammunition is very expensive. The simulators would be of great help to keep the force fighting it," said Agarwal.

According to officials, the move is part of the plan to upgrade the RPF's combat capabilities to the level where in case of a 26/11-type terror attack, it can stall or ward off the attacks till the arrival of specialised anti-terror units like the NSG or the Navy's Marcos contingents.

One of the most painful images of helplessness that the nation got to watch during the 26/11 terror raid was RPF constables, armed with British vintage 303 rifles, trying to ward off the two terrorists who had entered CST that day. Most of the rifles jammed leaving the constables with little choice but to duck for cover from the assault rifle fire of the two terrorists.

The RPF's journey towards a better armoury started in 2011 when a decision was taken to arm 15 per cent of the head constables and 10 per cent constables of the 65,000-strong force with AK-47 assault rifles handed down by the Army.

Mumbai's RPF units on Central and Western Railway were among the first to get these AK-47s in May 2011. This was apart from the 9mm pistols and INSAS and Self Loading Rifles the force
Railway Protection Force (RPF) guns for glory - India - DNA

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Why MP5 why not MSMC or Amogh carbine?
 

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Same is the case for CISF

CISF personnel at IGI to get sophisticated weapons
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, posted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, will for the first time get sophisticated weapons including MP5 and Glock pistols in a bid to boost security measures. Airport sources said an order for the same had been placed last month.

The CISF is a specialised anti-hijack and anti-sabotage unit, with its personnel at the airport trained in using sophisticated weapons.

"We have placed an order for sophisticated weapons in the light of recent terror attacks. The weapons of the CISF personnel at the IGI airport will now be replaced with MP5 and Glock pistols," a senior airport official said.

Reportedly, 4,500 CISF personnel are posted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. At present, the force is equipped with INSAS rifles and SLRs (Self Loading Rifle).

Sources said with this move, the force will have the latest weaponry at its disposal to combat any situation.

"The weapons can be manoeuvered easily and are lighter than the long-range rifles. The CISF personnel have undergone commando training as per the force requirements. So using these weapons will not be difficult for them," the official said.

The CISF is deployed at 59 airports across the country. There are 22 airports, including the Indira Gandhi International Airport, that come in the category of 'hypersensitive'. "The order for the weapons is at the acquisition stage. Soon, other airports will also request for the weapons, considering the threat perception," the official said.
CISF personnel at IGI to get sophisticated weapons - Indian Express

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Isn't the love for MP5 a reminiscent of herd mentality?

H&K previously had denied to sell MP5s to BSF citing it's human rights record.
But, we still fancy the SMG and buy it in numbers.
 

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i saw an mp 5 with CISF personnel in delhi metro :thumb:
 

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