Latest Police Department News & Updates

Hyderabad, July 24 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday directed officials to utilise unused lands owned by various government departments for construction of Indiramma houses in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) zone. Reviewing the implementation of the Indiramma urban housing scheme, the Chief Minister inquired about the availability of government lands and instructed the authorities to identify unused lands owned by various government departments in the Outer Ring Roa…

Raipur, July 22 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday approved a 10 per cent reservation for Agniveer soldiers in direct recruitment for various Class‑III posts in state services. The landmark decision aims to provide dignified employment opportunities and honour the service of Agniveer soldiers after their four‑year tenure in the Indian Armed Forces. The Council of Ministers approved the Chhattisgarh Agniveer Soldiers (Reservation of Vacanci…

Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Rajasthan has recorded a significant decline in crimes against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the state government attributing the improvement to stricter enforcement of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and closer monitoring of investigations. Rajasthan has witnessed an overall 28 per cent decline in atrocities against SC/ST communities between 2023 and 2025, said officials.Chairing the State-Level Vigilance …

Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday directed the Police Department to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards crime, making it clear that Range Inspectors General (IGs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) will be held directly accountable for maintaining law and order in their respective jurisdictions.Chairing a high-level review meeting at his residence, the Chief Minister instructed police officers to move beyond routine arrests and focus on dismantling …

Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) Gujarat has completed the transparent recruitment of 54,509 police personnel across various ranks during the past 10 years, Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik said while addressing newly recruited Police Sub-Inspectors (PSI) at an appointment ceremony in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Speaking after 449 newly recruited unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors received their appointment letters by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Malik added that the large-scale recruitment had…

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) In a major announcement, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday stated in the Legislative Assembly that the lands held by Christian missionaries across the state will be thoroughly inspected. The Settlement Commissioner (Jamabandi Ayukt) will conduct this investigation within the next three months.Furthermore, the minister stated that data regarding land purchases made by non-farmers in Dhule district is being compiled. To curb illegal transactio…

Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) Gujarat plans to recruit around 50,000 personnel into the Police Department through direct recruitment by 2033, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced while addressing newly appointed Police Sub-Inspectors in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. The announcement came during the appointment letter distribution ceremony for 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors.Sanghavi said the recruitment drive would further strengthen the state’s policing ca…

Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) A total of 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) were formally inducted into the Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at a ceremony held in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the programme alongside Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, Gujarat Police Recruitment Board Chairperson Dr Neerja Gotru and senior officials of the Home and P…

Bengaluru, July 2 (IANS) The Karnataka government has introduced unified guidelines governing the dissemination of information by the police department to ensure responsible, coordinated, and transparent communication with the public on matters relating to law and order, criminal investigations, and public safety, Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday. The move is likely to spark controversy and draw criticism from opposition parties.According to the minister, the new guidelines, issued …

Hyderabad, June 14 (IANS) Taking a serious view of the traffic chaos witnessed in Hyderabad during recent rains, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday warned officials that strict action would be inevitable if traffic disruptions continued during heavy downpours.He directed that everyone, from constables to the Police Commissioner, should be on the roads to prevent chaos and stated that, if necessary, he himself would come out onto the streets.At a review meeting with officials of …