Sikkim Police

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Sikkim Police
Sikkim Police Logo.png
AbbreviationS.P.
MottoProtect and serve
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionSikkim, IN
India Sikkim locator map.svg
Map of Sikkim Police's jurisdiction
Governing bodyGovernment of Sikkim
General nature
  • Civilian police
Operational structure
HeadquartersNH 10, Gangtok
Agency executive
  • , Director General of Police
Parent agencyHome Department, Govt of Sikkim
Website
sikkimpolice.nic.in

The Sikkim Police is the law enforcement agency of the government of Sikkim in India. It employs many people to patrol the streets. It is headquartered in the state capital Gangtok. The Sikkim police is headed by a Director General of Police and falls under the purview of the state Home Department. Sikkim in general has a low crime rate. In March 2007 there was a fratricidal incident involving Sikkim Police detachment protecting a bank in Delhi. One jawan was accused of murdering five of his colleagues in retaliation for a sodomy attempt. However the details are unclear.


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