PolityGS-II· 1 min read
Expansion of Police Commissionerates in Andhra Pradesh
Why in news?
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued orders to establish four new police commissionerates in Tirupati, Guntur, Kurnool, and Rajamahendravaram.
Key points
- Four new police commissionerates to be established in Tirupati, Guntur, Kurnool, and Rajamahendravaram.
- These commissionerates will be headed by officers of the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) or Inspector General of Police (IGP).
- This move aims to improve policing and administrative efficiency in these key cities.
Background & context
Police commissionerates are typically established in larger cities or urban agglomerations to provide a more structured and effective policing system, often with enhanced powers and responsibilities for the Commissioner.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The new commissionerates are in Tirupati, Guntur, Kurnool, and Rajamahendravaram.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II (Governance, Administration and their challenges)