False Proposition on the Strength of the Police Force

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Gautam Navlakha

Vol. 45, Issue No. 29, 17 Jul, 2010

False Proposition on the Strength of the Police Force

Vol. 45, Issue No. 29, 17 Jul, 2010

Commentary

Gautam Navlakha

A major drive to expand the police force is under way and the government contends that "United Nations norms" on the police-population ratio have to be met. Are its arguments justified?

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