Year Ender: Top Leaders of Force

The year ended on a high note for various police forces across the country, but few of them reeled under challenges and capitalized on opportunities. Few Police chiefs of the state have stood the test of time, and some have set examples in the policing field.

1- Sanjay Arora, Delhi Police Commissioner- Debunked the "outsider" tag and taught how professionally the force is run. Successfully organised G20 and showcased Delhi Police's strategic rise to the Indian Police Landscape.

2- Satwant Atwal, ADG Vigilance and the then interim DGP of Himachal Pradesh. Stood during a crisis when Himachal Pradesh was battling the worst disaster. Led the force with efficient multi-level coordination in rescue and relief operations.

3- R.R Swain IPS, DGP J&K, Strategic and Community Policing. Swain assumed the charge of DGP J&K in June. Swain is following strategic and community policing where the J&K Police are working on the ground, strengthening public trust, and strategically providing in-ground support against threats in the valley. 

4- Gaurav Yadav DGP Punjab Police- Strong Law & Order Policing- Punjab Police is cracking down on the drug syndicate and securing the state's security environment from the organised crime network. Punjab Police's campaign, in coordination with BSF, is hitting hard on the criminals and cross-border smuggling.

5- G.P Singh, Assam DGP- Strategic Security- In 2023, North East witnessed some turbulent times, Myanmar arms smuggling and violence in Manipur. Singh. Singh ensured Assam Police a strong security net and strengthened Assam Police's structure for high-security response. Standing firm against terror organizations bolstered the morale  and operational capabilities. 

6- Sandeep Rai Rathore, Chennai Police Commissioner, carried out rescue and relief operations on the ground when Chennai was hit by Cyclone Michaung. He also shaped an efficient police administration in the newly craved district Avadi in Tamil Nadu.