The Chhattisgarh government has made a significant administrative move by appointing 2004 batch IPS officer and Bilaspur Inspector General Sanjeev Shukla as the first police commissioner of Raipur. This appointment marks a historic transition as the district formally adopted the police commissionerate system starting Friday, bringing substantial changes to urban law enforcement in the state capital.
New Police Commissionerate System Implementation
With the commissionerate system coming into effect on Friday, Raipur has witnessed a comprehensive restructuring of its police administration. The system now places seven IPS officers, including the newly appointed Police Commissioner Sanjeev Shukla, in charge of maintaining law and order across Raipur city. This transition represents a major shift from the traditional district policing model to a more streamlined urban-focused approach.
Senior Officer Reassignments and Appointments
Several senior police officers have been reassigned across various districts and ranges as part of this administrative overhaul. Alongside Commissioner Shukla, the government has appointed IPS officer Amit Tukaram Kamble as the additional police commissioner of Raipur. This dual leadership structure is designed to enhance decision-making capabilities and operational efficiency within the new commissionerate framework.
Orders have been officially issued for the deployment of three deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) in alignment with the new commissionerate structure. These appointments are crucial for implementing the layered command system that characterizes police commissionerates in major Indian cities.
Specialized Policing Zones and Focus Areas
The urban area of Raipur has been strategically divided into three distinct policing zones: Central, North, and West. Each zone has been placed under the supervision of a deputy commissioner of police, a move intended to ensure quicker response times and more localized law enforcement management.
Separate DCP-level officers have been assigned specific responsibilities for traffic management and crime and cyber policing. This specialized approach reflects the government's focus on sector-specific enforcement in the capital city, addressing contemporary challenges like cybercrime while improving traffic regulation.
Strengthening Urban Police Infrastructure
The transition to the police commissionerate system includes additional DCP-level appointments specifically aimed at strengthening the urban police structure. These strategic placements are expected to enhance coordination, improve crime prevention mechanisms, and provide more effective public safety services to Raipur's growing population.
The implementation of the commissionerate system in Raipur follows similar models adopted in other major Indian cities, where unified command structures have demonstrated improved policing outcomes in urban environments with complex law enforcement requirements.
