Department of Police, Delhi
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| Department of Police, Delhi |
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| Established | 1861 |
| Jurisdiction | National Capital Territory of Delhi |
| Sworn | 57,500 |
| Stations | 136 |
| Jails | 9 |
| Helicopters | 1[1] |
| Chief | Y.S. Dadwal |
| Website | www.delhipolice.nic.in |
The Department of Police (DoP), also known as Delhi Police (Hindi: दिल्ली पुलिस, Urdu: دلّی پولیس), is the main law and order agency for the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). It does not have jurisdiction over the adjoining areas of the National Capital Region.
Founded in 1861 after the adoption of the Indian Police Act, Delhi Police remained a part of the Punjab Police until India gained independence in 1947. It was re-organized in 1966 following which four Delhi Police divisions were created. It is headed by the Police Commissioner of Delhi. With a total strength of more than 57,500, Delhi Police is one of the largest metropolitan police in the world.[2] As of 2007, Delhi Police maintained 136 police stations across NCT. Despite this, Delhi Police has gained notoriety over the years because of Delhi's increasing crime rate.[3] In 2007, the crime rate in Delhi stood at 357.2 cases per 100,000 people against a national average of 167.7 cases per 100,000 people.[4]
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[edit] Controversies
Over the years, Delhi Police has been involved in a series of controversies; ranging from custodial deaths, custodial rape, refusal to write First Information Report, inaction or collusion with arsonists during communal riots, and staged faked encounters, which are some of the systemic problems endemic to most police departments in India.
At various times, Delhi Police has been found to be on the wrong side of the law and is routinely rebuked by the Supreme Court of India, Central Bureau of Investigation, and various human rights organizations [1].
[edit] Role in 1984 Anti-Sikh riots
Following excerpts are taken from Who Are The Guilty, a report published in November 1984 by Delhi based Human Rights organizations PUDR (People's Union For Democratic Rights) and PUCL (People's Union For Civil Liberties). [2] [3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ The Hindu Business Line : Pawan Hans to provide copter to Delhi Police for surveillance
- ^ "History of Delhi Police". Delhi Police Headquarters, New Delhi, India. http://www.delhipolice.nic.in/home/about/history1.aspx. Retrieved on 2006-12-19.
- ^ Crime Capital
- ^ Delhi's crime graph surging-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India
