Sikkim Police
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Sikkim Police is the law enforcement agency of the government of Sikkim in India. It holds responsibilities to patrol the streets and maintain law and order within the state of Sikkim. It is headquartered in the state capital Gangtok. The Sikkim Police is headed by a Director General of Police and fall under the purview of the state Home Department.
History
The Sikkim Police was formed on November 27, 1897, with a small force consisting of one Head Constable and five Constables to address rising crime and security issues in the region. John Claude White, Sikkim's first political officer, initiated its establishment due to population growth and territorial disputes with Tibet. Over the years, the Sikkim Police evolved, expanding its roles and integrating with modern policing practices, especially after Sikkim's merger with India in 1975.[1]
References
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