CRPF mulls restoring lance naik, naik ranks after 30 years. CRPF is considering reintroducing lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to address severe promotion stagnation where constables wait 22–25 years for first promotion. The move also aims to attract retiring Agniveers. Field formations have been asked to hold 'Sainik Sammelans' to gather personnel views within two days.