Public perception of police must be changed, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon top police officers from across the country to realign policing practices with the national vision of a Viksit Bharat, emphasising the need to modernise systems, transform public perception of the police and deepen youth engagement.

- Ritesh Mishra

Addressing the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur, Modi said the police must enhance professionalism, sensitivity and responsiveness while ensuring citizen-centric service delivery.