Police Reforms
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How a Boston student’s killing sparked a movement against police shooting among South Asian diaspora
The police killed Bangladeshi-origin Arif Sayed Faisal, who was having a mental health crisis, in January. Six months on, a movement has gathered force.
Upasana Goswami
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Nigerians’ joy at getting their abusive special police force abolished turned out to be short-lived
The country’s story reveals a common pitfall of police reform movements that has also been seen in the United States and beyond.
Samuel Fury Childs Daly, The Conversation
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Fourteen years on, no Indian state has fully complied with Supreme Court-ordered police reforms
Only Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh have complied with most of the directives, reveals a new analysis.
Shreya Raman, IndiaSpend.com & Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Indian Police actions against protestors show that it acts like a colonial force – not a service
Reforms in the training process of new recruits are urgently needed.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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If India’s police don’t feel safe, how will they protect the public?
Reform is essential. It must start at the top.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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Police reforms: Supreme Court says DGPs must have at least six months left in tenure on appointment
The recommendation for the post should be purely based on merit, the top court said.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Police reforms: Supreme Court tells states not to appoint DGPs without consulting UPSC
The court asked state governments to send their recommendations to the commission, which will shortlist three names. The states can then appoint one of them.
Scroll Staff
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After police officer’s daughter assaults constable, Kerala may finally end Raj-era orderly system
The chief minister said they have already begun the process to dismantle the system, which lets senior police officials use constables as house help.
TA Ameerudheen
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1,211 police stations in India do not have working telephones and 260 have no vehicles, data shows
These numbers differ significantly from corresponding figures collected from the previous year.
Abhishek Dey
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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‘New IPS rules use Bollywood as a benchmark’: Letter opposes bid to link promotions to fitness test
The letter has been circulated among senior IPS officers and will be submitted to the government if it is approved by them.
Abhishek Dey
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The IPS needs reforms, but it must go beyond the debate sparked by the BSF constable's viral videos
Rather than delink police forces from the IPS, it is imperative to improve the leadership provided by the elite service.
Sudhanshu Sarangi & Abhinav Kumar
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Why are so many civilians in Mumbai attacking the police?
Assaults on officials have been making headlines almost every other day in the past few weeks.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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Football, Euro 2024: Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels misses cut as Germany squad announced
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Boxing, Olympics 2024: Parveen Hooda set to lose Paris berth after breaking anti-doping rule
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Football, Euro 2024: N’Golo Kante named in France squad for tournament in Germany
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: How Sukhjeet Singh overcame physical and mental battles to earn India spot
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IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad through to playoffs after match against Gujarat Titans gets washed out