Police Reforms

Attempt to belittle attack on Arvind Kejriwal example of police attempt to hide shortcomings behind political tussle

Even earlier, when Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was attacked with ink, doubts were raised over his security. The Delhi Police appears to have found a cosy place to hide behind the all-season cold war between the Delhi government and the Centre.

No police reforms would work without improving state of constabulary; SC order to fix term for top cops could promote sycophancy

The real challenge of police reform in India lies in providing proper training to the constabulary and inculcating in them a sense of confidence and discipline to make them aware that they are beholden to the law of the land and no one else.

TP Senkumar reinstated: Police reforms unlikely till states adopt SC's 2006 directives to the letter

Until the Supreme Court's 2006 directives are implemented to the letter across all states of India, TP Senkumar won’t be the last officer to be denied the police chief’s post for flimsy, political reasons

Uran alert: From Mumbai to Uri, India's failure to learn from past is the only common thread

After the Uri attack it is clear that India's security problems are linked to improper functioning of parliament & consequently poor formulation of laws.

Ordinance on rape: All-or-nothing approach to Verma report is self-defeating

The women activists who are shouting "betrayal" should realise that the Verma report is a roadmap, or a journey, not the destination.

PM Modi's call for SMART cops: Why Indian police needs tough love

Police cannot become SMART themselves, but have to be set free by politicians. Modi’s call, therefore, should have been addressed to the Indian politicians.

Must bring in reforms in police structure: Rahul Gandhi

Suggesting police highhandedness contributed to the Arab spring, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday made a strong pitch for police reforms as he interacted with street vendors.

Police must ensure that grievances of people are addressed: Prez

President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon leaders of police and security forces to "transform the police system" to bring it in sync with the requirements of a modern democratic nation.

RR Patil and the rape of our minors: Here’s the connection

Brutal rapes of minors and young women, and other chilling crimes will not stop unless a culture of strong policing is established at the grassroots.

Police reforms: SC asks CS of states to file response

The Supreme Court today directed the Chief Secretaries of Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Goa to file their affidavits on compliance of its directions on police reforms and constituting State Security Commission(SSC).