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The Police Force in the country is entrusted with the
responsibilities of maintenance of public order, prevention
and detection of crimes. Public order and police being state
subject under the constitution, police is maintained and
controlled by states. The Police Force in state is headed by
the Director General of Police/Inspector General of Police.
The Central Bureau of Investigation was created in April
1963. The CBI through its Special Police Establishment
Division is the principal investigating agency of the
central government and is concerned with the investigation
cases of misconduct by public servants in the employment of
central Government and its corporate undertakings.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Force was raised on Oct. 24, 1962.
In 1975 the primary task of the ITBP was re-defined as
security of northern borders, to check illegal immigration
and trans-border crimes. Now it is also recognised for
mountaineering. skiing and river-rafting activities.
The Border Security Force raised in 1965, is entrusted with
the task of maintaining permanent vigilance of India's
international borders. It has 157 battalions. BSF has been
assigned the role of promoting a sense of security amongst
the people living in the border areas and preventing
trans-border crimes.
The Assam Rifles was raised as Catchar Levy in 1835. The
force has 38 battalions. Its contribution towards
assimilation of the people of north-east into the national
mainstream is truly monumental.
This force was raised in 1939. It has 154 battalions. The
force remained committed to internal security and counter
insurgency-cum-anti-terrorist operations in various parts of
the country.
It was established in 1969 to provide security to industrial
undertakings of the Government.
It serves as an auxiliary to the police in an emergency such
as an air-rapid, fire, cyclone, earth-quake, epidemic, etc.
help in maintenance of essential services, promote communal
harmony and participates in socio-economic and welfare
activities.
It has been set up in 1984 for handling terrorists,
Kidnappers, saboteurs, anti-hijacking operations, recovery
of hostages, VIP security, etc.
The Indian Coast Guard was constituted on Feb. 1, 1977. It
became an independent armed force on August 18, 1978. The
Coast Guard charter duties includes : ( i ) safety and
protection of offshore installations and artificial islands,
( ii ) providing protection to fisherman in distress, ( iii
) protection of wartime environment, ( iv ) safety of life
and property at sea and ( v ) prevention and control of
marine pollution.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) established on July 15, 1948
has emerged as the single largest structured youth movement
in India.
It was established in 1920. Intelligence Bureau was
originally set up as Central Special Branch (CSB) in 1887
and renamed Intelligence Bureau in 1920. It's objectives are
to collect secret informations relating to country's
security.
It was established in 1948. It is a voluntary part time
(between 18 and 35 years) force, net professional soldiers
but civilians, who wish to assist in defence of the country.
It is an integral part of the CRPF. Its low enforcing role
has got post-riot role in rescue and relief.
The National Crime Records Bureau was created in 1986. NCRB
collects crime statistics at the national level, information
of inter-state and international criminals to help
investigation agencies.
A new paramilitary arm under the command of the Indian Army
called `Rashtriya Rifles' has been created. The Rashtriya
Rifles (RR) has been organised into three battalions grouped
into one sectoral unit.
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