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Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colours to the Puducherry Police in recognition of its bravery, hard work, service and dedication.
About
- The President’s Colours is one of the highest honours given to a disciplined force.
- The Puducherry Police is responsible for law and order and internal security across the four geographically separated regions of Puducherry.
- The post of Director General of Police in Puducherry was created on 1 October 1963.
- The force played an important role in serving people during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Puducherry Police has now joined the police forces that have received the President’s Colours.
- The new criminal laws introduced by the Central Government are based on Technology, Timeline and Trust, according to Amit Shah.
