Uttarakhand Police honoured with the President's Police Colours
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Why in news
The Uttarakhand Police was awarded the President's Police Colours, the highest national award for a state police force, for its excellence in disaster management and public order.
Background
The award was presented to DGP Deepam Seth by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. The recognition highlights the force's role in the 2013 Kedarnath tragedy and management of the Maha Kumbh, Char Dham Yatra, and Kanwar Yatra.
Facts for Prelims
- PostDeepam Seth: Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand
- FactPresident's Police Colours: The highest national award for a state police force
- PlaceKedarnath: Site of the 2013 tragedy cited for disaster management recognition
For Mains
Q. Discuss the evolving role of state police forces in disaster management and large-scale public order maintenance in ecologically sensitive zones.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical complexity: Managing massive pilgrim influxes in high-altitude, disaster-prone terrains
- Inter-agency coordination: Synergy between state police, NDRF, and local administration during calamities
Keywords: Disaster Management · Public Order · State Policing · Crisis Response · Institutional Recognition
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