Latest Preventive Policing News & Updates

Ahmedabad, July 15 (IANS) As lakhs of devotees prepare to line the streets of Ahmedabad on Thursday for Lord Jagannath’s 149th Rath Yatra, the city administration has mounted one of its largest-ever security operations, combining thousands of police personnel, artificial intelligence, facial recognition, drone surveillance, GPS tracking and extensive community outreach in an effort to ensure what senior officers describe as a “zero-risk” celebration. The annual procession, regarded as India’s se…

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) A 28-year-old history-sheeter was arrested by the Delhi Police from Anand Vihar area, and a country-made pistol along with two live cartridges was recovered from his possession, officials said on Friday. The accused, identified as Nikhil alias Birana alias Nitin, a resident of Old Seema Puri, was apprehended by the staff of Police Station Patparganj Industrial Area beneath the Anand Vihar Railway Flyover near ISBT Anand Vihar. Following the recovery of arms, an FIR (No….

Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Inspector General of Police (IGP) K. Bhavaneeswari has been appointed to head the newly created ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force (STF), as the Tamil Nadu government moves to strengthen women’s safety and enhance public security infrastructure across the state.The establishment of the specialised force forms part of the government’s broader strategy to improve women’s safety through preventive policing, enhanced surveillance and rapid response mechanisms.The initiat…