The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police is the law enforcement agency for the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in India.
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police | |
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 Logo of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police | |
| Abbreviation | DDDP |
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| Formed | 26 January, 2020 |
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| Operations jurisdiction | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India |
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| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police area within India | |
| Size | 603 km |
| Population | 585,764 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Governing body | Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
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| Headquarters | Daman |
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| Parent agency | Government of India |
| Districts | List
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History edit
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police was created on 26 January 2020 at the same time as the union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were merged to create the new union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police.[1] The new force replaces the earlier Dadra and Nagar Haveli Police and Daman and Diu Police forces.
Organisational structure edit
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police comes under direct control of the Department of Home Affairs, Government of India. The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police is headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).[2]
References edit
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/daman-and-diu-dadra-and-nagar-haveli-to-be-one-union-territory-from-january-26/article30350549.ece/amp |Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli to be one Union Territory from January 26. |The Hindu
- ^ "List of IPS Officers Posted In UT Administration Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu As 10/06/2020". Retrieved 16 May 2021.