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The status quo of criminal investigation in India: A cause for worry?

The Common Cause report on ‘Status of Policing in India, 2019’ reveals some shocking numbers. The report shows that police in India work at 77% of their sanctioned strength which is 3/4th of their capacity. The report also shows how the representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and women is extremely poor in our police forces. Reserved positions for such personnel have lied vacant for years.

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