Manual-1 - Particulars of organization, functions and duties

Sep 18, 2026

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Manual-1 outlines the organization and operating framework of Delhi Police. It describes historical origins of policing in Delhi, the evolution from the Kotwal-led system to the Police Act 1948 and later command arrangements, and states aims, objectives, and the mission/vision for law-and-order, public safety, and community partnership. It also presents the department structure, headquarters location and leadership ranks, and summarizes departmental allocation into ranges, districts, sub-divisions, police stations, plus a roster of key officers with contact details.

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Particulars of organization, functions and duties

Brief History and back ground for its establishment

Aims and objectives of the organization

Mission/Vision

Structure of the department

Allocation of business and duties performed

Manual-1 Particulars of organization, functions and duties 1. Brief History and back ground for its establishment :- The concept of policing in Delhi is as old as the history of Delhi itself. Life being relatively more complex and delicate, the rulers of Delhi in one or the other form always kept a force to regulate its affairs and preserve its law and order. The force was ordinarily lodgedin a Fort (kot) under an officer called ‘Kotwal’ which later on came to be called ‘Kotwal’. To make the movements on highways safe something like the present police post seem to have been set up there at some strategic points. These were called ‘Sthanas’ which later on called ‘Thanas’. The Kotwal was the Head of the Police System. He was a direct appointee of the King. The Kotwal was supposed to make the city crime free and maintain the law and order. The Kotwal and his system of policing continued to remain in place during medieval period. The first Kotwal of Delhi (1237) was Malikul Umara Faqruddin and the last Kotwal of Delhi was as Sh. Gangadhar Nehru (1857) . After the First War of Independence, the British Monarch took over British Administration. The police was reconstituted under the Police Act 1948, the Delhi Police was placed under the charge of an IGP exclusively responsible for maintenance of law and order of Police system was introduced w.e.f. 01.07.1978. Since then, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi has been heading the Delhi Police. 2. Aims and objectives of the organization:- The purpose of Delhi Police is to upload the law fairly and firmly; to prevent crime; to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law; to keep the piece in partnership with the community; to protect; help and reassure the people. 3. Mission/Vision:- To deliver highest standard of progressive innovative, sensitive and responsive policing services in Delhi. To ensure that the Delhi and National Capital is a safe place to live, visit and do business. 4. Structure of the department:- The Headquarter of the Delhi Police is located at Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001. Delhi Police is headed by Commissioner of Police, who is an IPS Officer of Director General Rank. There are 22 Special Commissioner of Police, 21 Joint Commissioner of Police, 25 Addl. Commissioner of Police, 101 Deputy Commissioner of Police/ Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police including JAG and 198 ACsP, 1393 Insprs., 7247 SIs, 6146 ASIs, 20469 HCs, 48475 Consts., Civilian-29 & 1178 MTS. 5, 6, 7. Allocation of business, duties performed to achieve the mission & details of services rendered:- I. At present, Delhi is divided into 6 Ranges (Eastern Range, Southern Range, Western Range, Northern Range, Central Range and New Delhi Range) and further into 15 Districts and 72 Sub-Divisiones (67-Territorial, 02-railways, 02 Metro & 01-IGI Airport),There are total 226 Police Stations ( 179- Territorial Police Stations, 15-Cyber Police Stations, 8-Railway Police Stations, 16-Metro Police Stations, 02-IGI Airport, 06-Specialized Units declared as Police Stations) . The detail of Districts, Sub-Divisions and Police Stations of Delhi Police is mentioned below. More information in this regard may kindly have from official website of Delhi Police [i.e.](i.e. www.delhipolice.gov.in)[ ](i.e. www.delhipolice.gov.in)[www.delhipolice.gov.in](i.e. www.delhipolice.gov.in) DETAILS OF ALL OFFICERS OF DELHI POLICE | SL.
NO. | DESIGNATION | EMAIL ID | LANDLINE NO | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | CP DELHI | [cpdelhi@delhipolice.gov.in](cpdelhi@delhipolice.gov.in) | 1123469501 | | 2 | Spl CP/Managing Dir. DPHC | [dphcltd@delhipolice.gov.in](dphcltd@delhipolice.gov.in) | 1123473507 | | 3 | Spl CP Welfare | [splcp.welfare@delhipolice.gov.in](splcp.welfare@delhipolice.gov.in) | 1123473506 | | 4 | Spl CP Vigilance | [splcp.vig@delhipolice.gov.in](splcp.vig@delhipolice.gov.in) | 1123473508 | | 5 | Spl CP Training | [splcp-trg-dl@nic.in](splcp-trg-dl@nic.in) | 1123473504 | | 6 | SPL CP

FAQs

What is the brief history of policing in Delhi as described in the manual?

Policing in Delhi is described as originating with rulers maintaining law and order, initially through a Kotwal and forces located in forts (kot). It explains the transition during medieval times, the presence of Kotwals from 1237 onward, and later changes after the First War of Independence and the Police Act 1948.

What are the aims and objectives of Delhi Police in the document?

Delhi Police aims to enforce law fairly and firmly, prevent crime, pursue and bring offenders to justice, partner with the community to keep peace, and protect, help, and reassure people.

How is Delhi Police structured and how is jurisdiction allocated?

The document states Delhi Police is headquartered on Jai Singh Road and is headed by the Commissioner of Police, with multiple senior commissioner and other officer categories listed. It also says Delhi is divided into 6 ranges, further into 15 districts and 72 sub-divisions, with a total of 226 police stations, including territorial, cyber, railway, metro, and IGI Airport stations.

Sep 18, 2026

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