Sikkim Police
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| Sikkim Police | |
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 Sikkim Police logo | |
| Abbreviation | S.P. |
| Motto | Protect and Serve |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1897 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Sikkim, IN |
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| Map of Sikkim Police's jurisdiction | |
| Governing body | Government of Sikkim |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | NH 10, Gangtok |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Home Department, Govt. of Sikkim |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Sikkim Police is the law enforcement agency of the government of Sikkim in India. It employs many people to patrol the streets. It is headquartered in the state capital Gangtok. The Sikkim Police is headed by a Director General of Police and fall under the purview of the state Home Department.
History
[edit]The Sikkim Police was formed on November 27, 1897, with a small force consisting of one Head Constable and five Constables to address rising crime and security issues in the region. John Claude White, Sikkim's first political officer, initiated its establishment due to population growth and territorial disputes with Tibet. Over the years, the Sikkim Police evolved, expanding its roles and integrating with modern policing practices, especially after Sikkim's merger with India in 1975.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sikkim Police | District Namchi, Government of Sikkim | India". Retrieved 16 July 2024.
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