NCJ Number
87347
Journal
Indian Journal of Criminology and Criminalistics Volume: 1 Issue: 2-3 Dated: (June-September 1981) Pages: 152-160
Date Published
1981
Length
9 pages
Annotation
This article reviews the history, organization, characteristics, responsibilities, and reputation of the Armed Police in India.
Abstract
The title pertains to police forces which handle small arms regularly (i.e., the District Armed Police Reserve and Special Armed Police Battallions). The former is used for providing guards and escorts, while the latter are the State reserve for use during violent disturbance, dacoity (bandit) operations, and guarding of sensitive areas to maintain internal security. Recently, some of the State reserves have been deployed to other States for border or internal security purposes. These practices, particularly in relation to civil disturbances, have evoked public criticism and unease at the apparent expansion of power and increasing deployment of the Armed Police. No references are cited.