Question
Download Solution PDFUttar Pradesh is divided into how many police zones?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3 : 8
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 8.
Key Points
- There are 8 Police Zones, 18 Police Ranges, and 75 police districts in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- The 8 Zones are:
- Agra
- Prayagraj
- Bareilly
- Gorakhpur
- Kanpur
- Lucknow
- Meerut
- Varanasi
- The Director-General of UP Police commands a force of approx. 2.5 Lacs approx. personnel spread over 75 districts, 33 armed Battalions, and other specialized wings/ branches relating to Intelligence, Investigation, Anti-corruption, Technical, Training, Forensic Science, etc.
- The present police system in the country was created following the recommendation of the Police Commission headed by Mr. H.M. Court in 1860 which led to the enactment of the Police Act of 1861, which is in force even today.
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