Now, Himachal police stations to be categorised as A+ to E to decide staff, other facilities

Following directions from Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to categorise all 135 police stations in the state into six categories.

The classification is based on factors such as population, geographical area, major crimes, VIP movement, traffic volume, inter-state borders and tourist inflow. The objective is to enhance service delivery, improve law enforcement efficiency and strengthen the public safety.

The police stations have been classified into six categories — A+ to E — based on the number of annual crime registrations. Police stations recording over 250 cases per year fall under the A+ category and 15 such stations have been identified across the state.

Additionally, there are five police stations in category A, 25 in category B, 47 in category C, 28 in category D and 15 in category E.

The categorisation also determines the allocation of police personnel. A+ category stations will have a minimum of 70 personnel, A category will have 65, B category 48, C category 37, D category 25, and E category 19. The number of investigating officers in each station will be assigned based on the frequency of FIR registrations.

The Chief Minister has directed the Police Department to ensure that the postings aligned with this new categorisation, ensuring uniform manpower distribution and strengthening crime control efforts. This initiative is expected to enhance policing efficiency and improve public service across the state.

TNR