Mumbai Police to get 6th Joint Commissioner for intel, to monitor sleeper cells
The Maharashtra government has decided to create a sixth Joint Commissioner post in the Mumbai Police, tasked specifically with intelligence gathering, including monitoring sleeper cells and terror sympathisers, officials said. The move came in the wake of the recent India-Pakistan military conflict.Currently, Mumbai Police operates with five joint commissioners responsible for law and order, crime, administration, traffic, and economic offences. The new appointment will add a dedicated Joint Commissioner for the Special Branch, elevating the unit's leadership to inspector-general rank.advertisementAt present, the Special Branch is headed by an additional commissioner of police (deputy inspector general rank) who reports to the joint commissioner of law and order. The branch is responsible for tracking intelligence inputs across the city, keeping a close watch on sleeper cells and potential terror-related activities.
Under the revamped structure, the Joint Commissioner of the Special Branch will report directly to the Police Commissioner and coordinate with the Joint Commissioner (law and order). This reorganisation aims to enhance timely intelligence sharing and ensure swift action based on critical information.The post of Additional Commissioner (Special Branch) is currently vacant, with its responsibilities temporarily managed by the Additional Commissioner of Police (crime). The new arrangement is expected to strengthen the Mumbai Police's ability to gather and act on intelligence in a more streamlined manner.advertisement"Mumbai, being the financial capital of the country and also the state capital of Maharashtra, has numerous vital installations across the city in order to ensure the security of vital installations and many A Category spots and installations. The Joint Commissioner of Intelligence, Mumbai Police will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of these installations from any untoward elements trying to sabotage or cause damage to these sites," an official order read."Also, the number of visits to Mumbai by Presidents, Vice Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, etc. and other dignitaries from abroad is also increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen security and monitor closely the entry and exit points of Mumbai city and the surrounding areas during every visit to Mumbai," it added.Mumbai is the economic capital of the country and is the city which requires security cover of the highest category. Hence, it is necessary to strengthen the security system in Mumbai city and to keep a close watch on the security received.The city has been subjected to several terror attacks in the past, including the 26/11 terror attacks (2008), Mumbai local train blasts (2006), and the 1993 Mumbai blasts, amongst others.Trending Reel
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