Tag inspector general of police

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is the highest-ranking police officer in India, responsible for overseeing the entire police force in the country. Here are some key points about the IGP:

Role and Responsibilities:

• The IGP is the head of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and is responsible for maintaining law and order in the country.
• The IGP is responsible for advising the Government of India on matters related to police administration, law and order, and national security.
• The IGP is also responsible for coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).

Selection and Appointment:

• The IGP is selected by the Government of India, usually from among the senior-most officers of the IPS.
• The IGP is appointed by the President of India, on the advice of the Government of India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining law and order in the country
• Coordinating with other law enforcement agencies
• Advising the Government of India on matters related to police administration and national security
• Overseeing the training and capacity-building of police personnel
• Ensuring the effective implementation of police reforms and modernization initiatives

Current IGP:

• The current Inspector General of Police is Shri S.N. Shrivastava, IPS.

Notable IGP's:

• Some notable IGP's in Indian history include:
  • K. F. Rustom, who served as IGP from 1955 to 1962 and is credited with modernizing the Indian police force.
  • K. P. S. Gill, who served as IGP from 1990 to 1993 and is known for his role in combating terrorism and organized crime.
  • P. Chidambaram, who served as IGP from 1984 to 1987 and later became the Home Minister of India.

Note: The IGP is a high-ranking official and the information provided is based on publicly available data.