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Police modernisation and reforms, we need both: Former DGP Prakash Singh

Former DGP, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and BSF says that while the funds and the modernisation initiatives are welcome, certain deeper issues need to be addressed if the police are to function effectively

Govt approves Rs 26,275 cr scheme for continuation of police modernisation

The Modi government has approved the continuation of a mega police modernisation scheme for five years up to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore. The Union Home Ministry said the scheme includes security-related expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, northeastern states and Maoists-affected areas, for raising new battalions, developing high-tech forensic laboratories and other investigation tools. The government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF), an official statement said. The approval for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 moves forward the initiative of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to modernise and improve the functioning of the police forces of states and union territories, it said. This scheme comprises all relevant sub-schemes that contribute to the modernisation and improvement with a total central financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore, the statement said.

Woman gang-raped, paraded through Delhi streets: 7 women among 9 held

Several videos purportedly of the woman being paraded did the rounds of social media

Telangana police to set up special cell to check drug menace

The Chief Minister held a review meeting in this regard with Chief Secretary

J&K LG approves 15% reservation for women in non-gazetted police posts

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday approved 15 per cent reservation for women in non-gazetted police posts. Sinha announced the reservation coinciding with the National Girl Child Day, asserting that this is just the beginning. On #NationalGirlChildDay, approved 15% reservation for women in non-gazetted posts of @JmuKmrPolice. This is just the beginning. We are determined and committed to increase it further in future, the Lt Governor said in a tweet. In another tweet, he said his administration is committed to ensure 'Nari Shaktis' social and economic empowerment. "For women and girls to be agents of change, J&K government is committed to ensure Nari Shaktis' social and economic empowerment while redressing long-standing inequalities to build a more just and resilient society, Sinha said.

Crime Branch interrogation of actor Dileep, others ends after 11 hours

The accused were questioned for 11 hours on Sunday

INS Ranvir blast: Mumbai Police registers accidental death case

A Board of Inquiry has been instituted to investigate the cause of the incident, the Navy had said

Delhi L-G, police officials review measures to prevent crime against women

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday, during a review meeting with senior police officials, stressed on timely completion of investigation of cases related to crime against women and children. Baijal along with Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana, the additional chief secretary (home department) and other senior officers reviewed the status of measures taken to prevent crime against women. Taking to Twitter, the lieutenant governor (L-G) said,"Appreciated various measures taken by Delhi police to prevent crime against women including SAFE CITY project, Project ABHAYA and SASHAKTI program of imparting self-defence training & awareness initiatives like Nazuk and Nirbhik." Emphasis was laid on timely completion of investigation of cases pertaining to crime against women and children and enhancing the conviction rate to create exemplary and deterrent effect of law, Baijal tweeted.

Four GRP personnel suspended for violating anti-sabotage checking norms

a probe is being carried out in the matter

1,700 Delhi Police personnel tested Covid positive from Jan 1 to 12: Data

The Delhi Police force comprises over 80,000 personnel

Haryana minister Vij wants police to expedite disposal of pending cases

He fixed the responsibility of the officers concerned to record reasons for the delay in such cases

Pune Police book Saraswat Bank chairman, MD, 6 others in cheating case

The largest cooperative lender described the development as an attempt to prevent confiscation of properties of a defaulting borrower Orange Medicare and Research Centre

BS Number Wise: Funding the Indian police

Indian police funding: States' spending doesn't improve the public image of the police, so where is the money going?

Nagaland firing: Police files murder case against security forces

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in Mon town, but the situation is tense, officials said

Issued no direction to banks to not give loans to 'sensitive customers': FM

Sitharaman, during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, said there is no "official stated policy" directing banks not to give loans to certain categories of customers.

Criminal who shot at cop in Greater Noida held after encounter

The policeman who was shot is out of danger and being treated at the hospital

PM calls for constitution of police tech mission for grassroot policing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for setting up of a high-power police technology mission to adopt future technologies for grassroot policing requirements.

Police constable shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar's Batamaloo area

A policeman was shot dead by terrorists in the Batamaloo area of the city on Sunday, officials said. He was identified as Constable Tausif Ahmad, they said. "At about 8 pm, terrorists fired upon JKP Constable Tausif Ahmad near his residence at SD Colony, Batamaloo," the officials added. They said the cop was critically injured and was taken to the SMHS hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The area has been cordoned off, and a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, the officials added. Meanwhile, the National Conference (NC) condemned the attack. Unequivocally condemn the cowardly & dastardly attack on 29-year-old policeman in Batmaloo, Srinagar in which he lost his life. No words of condemnation would be enough! May Allah grant him a place in Jannat. Our hearts go out to his family and friends at this time of grief, the party tweeted.

Man attacks four, including cleric, over use of loudspeaker for azaan in UP

A man allegedly attacked four people in Thanwa Mundiari village on Sunday evening

Leave of all Uttar Pradesh policemen cancelled till October 18

Durga Puja and Ramlila celebrations are currently going on in the state and Dusshera will be celebrated on October 15.