Himachal Pradesh Police

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Himachal Pradesh Police
Common nameHP Police
AbbreviationH.P.P.
Motto"निर्भय निष्पक्ष सत्यनिष्ठ".
Agency overview
Annual budget₹1,425 crore (US$180 million) (2019–20 est.) [1]
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionHimachal Pradesh, India
Jurisdiction of Himachal Pradesh Police
Legal jurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
Governing bodyDepartment of Home (Himachal Pradesh)
Constituting instrument
  • Police Act, 1861
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPolice Headquarters, Shimla
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Website
hppolice.gov.in
Dharamsala Police Station Information Board

The Himachal Pradesh Police is the law enforcement agency for the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It has one state headquarters at Shimla and 12 district headquarters in the state.

History

Himachal Pradesh as political entity came into existence on 15 April 1948. It was constituted by integrating the princely States of Chamba, Mandi, Suket, Sirmaur and 26 smaller states known as the Punjab Hill States. Subsequently, in 1954 Bilaspur, which was then a part "C" State, was also merged with Himachal Pradesh. In 1960 District Kinnaur was carved out of District Mahsu which was earlier constituted by merging 27 hill states. After the re-organization of Punjab in 1966, Shimla, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti Districts, Una Tehsil of Hoshiarpur District and Nalagarh Tehsil of Ambala District were also merged with the Union Territory of Himachal Pradesh. In 1972 Districts of Kangra and Mahasu were reorganized. District Kangra was trifurcated and Una and Hamirpur Tehsils were made into separate Districts. Some areas of Mahasu District were merged with Shimla District while the others formed the new District of Solan. In 1948, states like Mandi, Chamba, Sirmaur, Suket and Bilaspur had their regular Police forces. Other smaller states had a common Police Force. The Rulers of Punjab Hill States, with the exception of Sirmaur and Bilaspur, realized the advantage of establishing a common system of Policing in their States. The system was adopted as an experiment for three years from 1 April 1943. This was, in the true sense, the beginning of Himachal Pradesh Police. For proper administration of the scheme, an executive committee, consisting of five members was constituted. Four members of this committee were elected by the rulers from amongst themselves. The fifth member was nominated by the political agent of the Punjab Hill States to represent such states which may be under his direct administration due to minority of the rulers or for other reasons. The committee elected one of them as its chairman. In order to ensure proper administration of police work, an officer of the status of Supdt. of Police in British India was appointed. He had the authority to exercise general supervision over the police cadre in these states. In 1948, after the constitution of the Union Territory, efforts were made to stream line the police force in the state to bring it at par with other forces of the India Union. The police force drawn from different states having varying backgrounds and traditions were amalgamated to form the H.P. Police.

Organizational structure

Himachal Pradesh Police comes under direct control of Department of Home Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Pradesh Police is headed by Director General of Police (DGP).[2] The Training college of Himachal Pradesh Police is situated at Daroh (Palampur).[3]

List of Police Training Institutions of Himachal Pradesh

List of Police Training Institutions
Sr No. Police Training Institutions
1 Police Training College, Daroh

District Kangra, HP

2 Ist IRBn Bangarh, Training School
3 2nd IRBn Sakoh, Training School
4 3rd IRBn Pandoh, Training School

Crime Statics in Himachal Pradesh

Year Murder Culpable Homicide Attempt to Murder Rape Kid/ Abd Dowry Death Cruelty to Women Molestation Hurt Rioting Accident Theft Burglary Dacoity Robbery Other IPC ND & PS Act SC/ST Act PCR Excise Act Forest Act IT Act Other L & S Laws Total
2020 91 7 71 332 344 1 258 539 687 446 2236 347 275 2 8 9154 1538 222 4 2819 169 91 989 20630
2021 85 8 69 359 429 2 222 488 588 341 2408 475 292 3 8 7271 1537 224 1 2969 130 55 869 18833
2022 86 11 73 358 414 1 196 501 605 381 2592 670 491 0 8 6846 1516 195 1 311 100 5 834 19053

Ranks of law enforcement in India

The ranks, posts and designations of all police officers vary from state to state as law and order is a state matter. But, generally the following pattern is observed:[4][5][6]

Gazetted Officers
Indian Police Service gazetted officers rank insignia[7][8][9]
Insignia
Rank Director General of Police Additional Director General of Police[a] Inspector General of Police Deputy Inspector General of Police Senior Superintendent of Police[b] Superintendent of Police Additional superintendent of police Assistant Superintendent of Police Assistant Superintendent of Police (Probationary for two years) Assistant Superintendent of Police (Probationary for one year)
Abbreviation DGP ADGP IGP DIG SSP SP Addl. SP ASP ASP ASP


Non-gazetted officers
Indian Police non-gazetted officers rank insignia [10][11]
Insignia No insignia
Rank Inspector Assistant inspector[c] Sub-inspector Assistant sub-inspector Head constable[d] Police Naik[e] Police constable
Abbreviation INSP/PI API SI ASI HC SC PC
  • Note: Colour pattern and size of chevrons may vary according to the different rules of several distinct Indian State Police services.


Transport of Himachal Pradesh Police

Vehicle Origin Illustration
Royal Enfield 350/500 India
Hero Splendor India
TVS Apache India
Mahindra Scorpio India
Mahindra Jeep India
Maruti Suzuki SX4 India, Japan Grey sedan, seen from the front
Toyota Innova Japan, India Grey crossover vehicle
Tata Xenon India
Toyota Fortuner Japan, India Another white SUV
Honda Civic Japan, India White sedan, seen from the front
Toyota Corolla Japan, India Light-coloured sedan
Tata Sumo India
Hindustan Ambassador India Older-looking white sedan
Maruti Gypsy Japan, India White jeep
Mahindra Bolero India
Nizamabad City Police Patrol vehicle
Mumbai Police Patrol vehicle
UP Police Dial 100 vehicle
Chennai City Police Mobile Patrol
Tata 407 India
Tata bus India

Weapons and equipment of Himachal Pradesh Police


Name Weapon Type Caliber Origin Note
Handguns
Beretta 92 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Italy Standard issue firearm
Pistol Auto 9mm 1A Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum India Standard issue firearm
Glock 17 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Austria Standard Issue Firearm
IOF .32 revolver Revolver 7.65mm x 23mm India Standard issue firearm
Sub-Machine Gun
SAF Carbine 2A1 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum India Phasing out and being replaced by MSMC
Heckler & Koch MP5 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Germany Used mainly by Police SWAT
Assault Rifle/ Battle Rifles
Ishapore 2A1 rifle bolt-action 7.62 NATO India Being phased out, mainly retain for ceremonial purpose, still employed by Forest Departments
315" Sporting Rifle bolt-action 8 mm (.315") India Mainly employed by Forest Departments
12 Bore Double barrel shotgun Double barrel shotgun 12-gauge India Mainly employed by Forest Departments
L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle Semi-automatic rifle 7.62×51mm NATO UK Being phased out
AKM Assault Rifle 7.62×39mm Russia
1B1 INSAS Assault Rifle 5.56×45mm NATO India Mainstay of police force
Light Machine Gun
GUN MACHINE 7.62MM IA Light machine Gun 7.62 x 51 mm NATO India Being phased out

Services

Himachal police have another online services like Online Traffic Challan, FIR, Complaints Registering services on their Official website.

Notes

  1. ^ Rank insignia of DGP is similar to additional DGP.
  2. ^ Also known as Superintendent of Police (Selection Grade)
  3. ^ This rank exists only in the Maharashtra Police.
  4. ^ Shoulder insignia rank only used in the Maharashtra Police.
  5. ^ This rank is also known as senior constable, constable grade-I, and exists only in some state police forces.

References

  1. ^ "Himachal Pradesh Budget Analysis 2019–20" (PDF). prsindia.org. 2019.
  2. ^ "HIMPOL : Himachal Pradesh Police Web Portal". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  3. ^ "APT headquarters to be shifted from Shimla to Palampur: CM Jai Ram". Hindustan Times. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 August 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2004.
  5. ^ "Governance of andhra police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
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