Homeguards - During World War–II Homeguards a voluntary organisation for local Defence was raised in the United Kingdom. In India on December 6 1946 Homeguards were raised in Bombay to assist in controlling Civil disturbances. In the wake of Chinese aggression of 1962 all voluntary organizations of States and Union territory were merged into one All India Homeguards which is voluntary both in concept and character.
Civil Defence in India owes its origin to the erstwhile Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Organisation raised and operated during World War-II by the Ministry of Defence to safeguard the life and property of the civilian population and also to maintain the continuity of production and economic activity of the nation during the war time... more
Jammu, December, 4th: In connection with Annual Raising Day Celebrations of Homeguards and Civil Defence, Interzone Sports Meet of HG/CD & Aux. Police J&K was organised w.e.f. 02-12-2009 to 04-12-2009 at J&K Police Stadium Gulshan Ground Jammu. Sh. S.Gopal Reddy, IPS Inspector General of Police, HG/CD & Aux. Police J&K was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. In his inaugural address the chief guest Sh. S.Gopal Reddy, IPS told the participants to respect the rules of games in every event in true spirit of Sportsmanship. An oath ceremony of players was also held in which the player resolved to abide by the rules of the games. March past of various teams was also held ... more
Jammu, December, 6th: On 6th December 2009 Homeguard/Civil Defence organization observed its raising day alongwith other States of India at Auxiliary Police 2nd Bn. Gandhi Nagar Jammu. An impressive parade by the contingents of Auxiliary police, Homeguard and Civil defence was held. Shri Kuldeep Khoda, Director General of Police cum Commandant General Homeguard cum Director Civil Defence took the salute on the occasion. Thereafter, Shri S.Gopal Reddy, Inspector General of Police, HG/CD/Aux.Police read out the raising day messages of Her Excellency the President of India, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, the Hon’ble Home Minister of India, H.E. the Governor of J&K and others ... more
