India has a multitude of Law Enforcement agencies.
All agencies are part of the Internal Affairs Ministry
(Home Ministry). At the very basic level is the local
police which is under state jurisdiction. To select
the top government officers, India conducts a Union
Public Civil Service Exam which is extremely
competitive. One of the branches of the UPSE is the
Indian
Penal Service. The Indian Penal Service selects
the top candidates who have opted to join it.
Once they have joint they are trained and are absorbed
by the local police. After a number of years in service
they can join the intelligence departments or various
other law enforcement agencies.
Police
The police
is under the state jurisdiction. The police reports
to the state home department.
State Police
Each state has a state police. The
state police is responsible for maintaining law and
order in rural areas. Top police officers are the
Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General, and Superintendent
of Police.
City Police
In addition to the state police, major
cities have their own city police. The highest rank
is the Police Commissioner. Below him are the Joint
Police Commissioner and Director General of Police.
Central Bureau of Investigations
The Central
Bureau of Investigation is the prime investigating
agency of India. It also is India’s representative
for the Interpol.
The CBI draws its officers from the best IPS officers
around the country. It handles crime related to national
security and governmental departments. The agency
handles crime in which the government may be involved
either as the victim or offender.
Criminal Investigations Department
Like the CBI, the CID is used to delve
into crime. The CID handles mainly crime relating
to murders and such which the local police may not
have the expertise to handle.
Home Guards
The Home Guards are an auxiliary police
force. They assist the police and the public by maintaining
law and order in times of natural and man made disasters.
Rapid Action Force
The Rapid Action Force is a paramilitary
outfit used during times of riots or civil disturbances.
They wear a camouflaged uniform which is dyed blue.
Railway Protection Force
The RPF is used to guard the Indian
Railways. They maintain discipline on platforms
as well as travel inside trains to keep passengers
secure. Railway accidents are also handled by them.
Central Reserve Police Force
The CRPF helps to maintain India’s
security. They are used to fight terrorism and also
compliment the police in times of disasters.
Central Industrial Security Force
The CISF are used to guard industrial
installations around the country owned by the Central
government. Sea ports and Air port security is manned
by them.
National Security Guards
The National Security Guards are a
commando
outfit used to protect VVIP’s. Formed in 1986 they
are also known as Black Cats for the uniform they
wear. Besides protection, they are also responsible
for neutralising terrorist threats around the country
and striking down high-jackers.
Narcotics Control Bureau
The NCB is responsible for anti narcotic
operations all over the country. It checks the spread
of the contraband as well as the cultivation of drugs.
Defence Security Corps
Responsible
for security of defence establishments.
