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 CREDITS
Kerala Police extends it’s heartfelt thanks to the Honourable Chief
Minister of Kerala and Minister for Home & Vigilance, Sri. Pinarayi
Vijayan for his unfliching leadership and support that has made
the publication of this volume a reality.

The State Police Chief, Sri. Loknath Behera IPS for his vision and
guidance which resulted in this publication being compiled and
prepared in a record span of time.

Inspector General of Police (Crimes), Sri. S. Sreejith IPS for taking

on this challenging task of publishing the Activity Book and actively
pooling all the resources of the department into this effort, to make
it a grand success.

Superintendent of Police, Railways, Smt. Merin Joseph IPS, for

writing the content, collating the statistics and data, choosing the
photographs, editing and planning the design and layout.

Thanks are also due to all officers of Kerala Police for providing
material, department photographers for supplying the beautiful
images, SCRB for providing timely statistics, proofreaders and to
Ms. Rachana and team of Andmore Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for
all their effort in designing the layout.

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 INDEX
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

01 CRIME 33

02 LAW & ORDER 59

03 CRIME BRANCH 69

04 DISASTER MANAGEMENT 83

05 TRAINING 99

06 ARMED POLICE BATTALION 139

07 TRAFFIC 149

08 WOMEN SAFETY & MODERNISATION 163

09 INTELLIGENCE 173

10 MODERNISATION 183

11 PROVISIONING & LOGISTICS 203

12 WELFARE & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 215

13 SPECIAL CELLS & UNITS 223

14 CONTROL ROOMS 239

15 HEADQUARTERS & RECRUITMENT 245

16 KPHCC 259

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 Seventh, we have a legacy of excellent sports teams and sportspersons including
FROM THE DESK OF THE STATE POLICE CHIEF Arjuna awardees which has been closely nurtured over time. We have world-class
sports infrastructure also.

We in the Kerala Police believe that we are one of the finest Police forces in the country. Eighth, most significantly, we have been fortunate to serve a vibrant, progressive
Why do we think so? and socially advanced population which strongly understands and believes that in a
democracy, the unstinted cooperation of the public is integral to public safety. Little
Most importantly, with over 7 lakh First Information Reports (FIRs) in a year, Kerala wonder that organisations like Common Cause, and media houses like India Today have
Police records the highest number of crimes in the country, contributing to 15% of the consistently recognised us as the Best Performing Police Force in the country.
national share of recorded crimes. Having to cater to less than 3% of India’s population,
this clearly indicates that the force has effectively ensured that no crime is burked. During the next year, we propose to build on our strengths, learn from our failures, and
continually challenge ourselves in the task of ensuring public safety. Given our innate
Second, of the 7.5 lakh persons that were charge sheeted for various offences in strengths, our industry, social commitment, and a futuristic vision, I am sure that 2019
2016, fewer than 53,000 persons were acquitted or discharged after trial, giving us will see many more laurels come our way.
a conviction rate that is far superior to our peers. This indicates that not only do we
register every instance of crime, but also that we investigate and prosecute fairly We are publishing this book “Police & Community – Activity Report – 2018” humbly
and professionally. showcasing our Efforts, Activities & Community Interphase in 2018.

Third, conscious of the challenge of transforming Policing to suit the needs of a Jai Hind.
modern democratic society, we have constantly reinvented ourselves. We are proud
to administer the largest array of Social Policing Programmes, each carefully crafted
to meet the diverse needs of various strata of society. All police stations in Kerala
Police Headquarters Loknath Behera IPS
have been designated as “Service Delivery Centres” under the Janamaithri (Community
Thiruvananthapuram DGP/State Police Chief
Policing) programme. We have introduced Women Help Desks, Reception Desks, PROs,
Kerala
Sentry/ Guards with pistols in all police stations before any other Police force did that.

Our Child Friendly Police Stations have been rated the best by the UNICEF. We have all
Women Police managed Hi-Tech “Pink Patrols” for safety of women. The Student Police
Cadet Programme, and a host of other programmes ensure that our next generation is
protected and nurtured.

Fourth, over time, we have successfully given up the vestiges of colonial rule. The Kerala
Police Act, 2011, the modern Station Security Guard System, and the recently revamped
Mob Operation Drills are few significant measures in this regard.

Fifth, Kerala Police has a long tradition of being technology driven. We started this
process over ten years ago by ensuring Internet connectivity at all police stations (first
in India), and training all Police personnel in the basics of computers. Subsequently,
we built the Cyberdome in three cities, Cyber Crime Police Stations in each range, Hi-
Tech Cell at the State level and Cyber Cells at all district centres, which are now the
pillars on which this infrastructure is built. We have used technology in every sphere
of activity. We have brought in the first humanoid Robot. We have the much acclaimed
Cyberdomes and we will shortly commence a state-of-the-art Cyber Security and
Investigation Division, for the State.

Sixth, we also believe that effective training is an essential ingredient of our

improvement process. Towards this end, we have revised both the content as well as
the methodology of Police Training. For instance, in the first fifteen days of training,
we focus on purely reorienting our trainees and providing them with the human skill
sets required of a good Police Officer. No Policing subject is even uttered during this
time. The E-Academy, which takes electronic learning to the new level, and multiple
scientific advancements in training are significant aspects of this model. Signalling the
primacy of training in Policing, 2018 was declared as the year of training and learning
ensuring probably for the first time in the history of a force that all Police personnel
from the State Police Chief to the Camp Follower underwent some form of training. We
covered about 58,000 officials in 2018.

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 01

CHAPTER
CRIME

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 A total of 1,87,381 IPC crime cases were reported in Kerala during the TOTAL IPC CRIMES (Per Lakh Population)
CRIME IN KERALA year 2018. In 2016, 2,60,097 cases were reported and in 2017, 2,88,731
were reported. Based on the numbers and analysis we can see that 900.00
there is a decrease of almost 28% in crimes reported during 2018, in
comparison to 2016. 675.00

450.00
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
225.00
Total cognizable crimes (IPC) 2,60,097 2,88,731 1,87,381
0
2016 2017 2018
TOTAL COGNIZABLE CRIMES (IPC)
300000 Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018

225000 TOTAL IPC CRIMES 2,60,097 2,88,731 1,87,381

(Per lakh Population)
150000
Population 357.46 lakhs
75000

0
1 2 3
Total IPC crimes per lakh population in 2016 is 727.63, in 2017 is
Total IPC crimes shows 9.9% increase in 807.73 and in 2018 is 524.20.
-54%
2017 compared 2016 and 54% decrease in +9.9%
2018 compared with 2017. More than 50% decrease can be seen in 2018.

INCIDENCE OF COGNIZABLE CRIMES UNDER INDIAN PENAL CODE (IPC) UNDER DIFFERENT CRIME HEADS

SL.No. Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 VARIATION

from 2016 from 2017

1 Murder 305 305 276 0.00 -10.51

2 Attempt to commit murder 622 583 673 -6.69 13.37
3 CH not amounting to murder 132 112 75 -17.86 -49.33
4 Rape 1656 2003 2015 17.32 0.60
5 Kidnapping & abduction 241 293 297 17.75 1.35
of women & girls 173 184 181 5.98 -1.66
of others 68 109 116 37.61 6.03
6 Dacoity 71 63 68 -12.70 7.35
7 Robbery 908 807 890 -12.52 9.33
8 Burglary 2579 2380 2407 -8.36 1.12
9 Theft 3936 3844 3551 -2.39 -8.25
Auto theft 1294 1249 1155 -3.60 -8.14
Other theft 2642 2595 2396 -1.81 -8.31
10 Riots 5089 4689 4441 -8.53 -5.58
11 Criminal breach of trust 274 220 175 -24.55 -25.71
12 Cheating 4623 4433 4602 -4.29 3.67
13 Counterfeiting 43 25 42 -72.00 40.48
14 Arson 554 405 303 -36.79 -33.66
15 Hurt 17388 20323 15977 14.44 -27.20
16 Dowry deaths 25 12 16 -108.33 25.00
17 Molestation 4029 4413 4589 8.70 3.84
18 Sexual harassment 328 421 460 22.09 8.48
19 Cruelty by husband or relatives 3455 2856 2048 -20.97 -39.45
20 Other IPC Crimes 213839 240544 144476 11.10 -66.49
Total cognizable crimes (IPC) 260097 288731 187381 9.92 -54.09

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 MURDER KIDNAPPING & ABDUCTION THEFT CHEATING
Murder cases have been showing a declining trend over the years. In Cases of kidnapping and abduction is also showing a rise in comparison Theft cases have witnessed a marginal decrease in 2018 with one-third Cheating cases have shown a mixed trend over the last few years with
comparison to 2016, there is a decrease of almost 10%. to the previous two years. In 2018, 297 cases of kidnapping and of the cases being registered during the year being auto theft cases. there being a 4% decrease in cases registered in 2017 in comparison to
abduction were registered of which 181 were of women and girls. That 2016, but the same has seen an increase of 3% in 2018 over 2017.
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 accounts for close to 60% of total such cases registered. Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018

Theft 3936 3844 3551 Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018

Murder 305 305 276 Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
Auto theft 1294 1249 1155 Cheating 4623 4433 4602
Kidnapping & abduction 241 293 297
Other theft 2642 2595 2396
310
Attempt to commit murder 173 184 181 4650
300 4000
of others 68 109 116
290 4500
3000
280 DACOITY
4425
270 Dacoity cases account for a nominal percentage of overall crimes 2000
registered in the State. In 2016, the number of cases of dacoity were
4350
260 71 while in 2018 there was a marginal decrease and the number was 68.
1 2 3 1000
Series 1
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 0 1 2 3 4
0
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT MURDER 1 2 3
Dacoity 71 63 68
Theft Auto Theft Other Theft
Attempted cases of attempted murder show a mixed trend. While
COUNTERFEITING
from 2016 to 2017 there was a decline, from 2017 to 2018 there is a 72
marked increase.
RIOTS
Counterfeit cases have also shown a mixed trend over the last 3 years
70 Riot cases in Kerala have been seeing a decrease with a significant 14% with a increase in 2018 in comparison to 2017.
decrease in 2018 in comparison to 2016, though that drops to only a
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 68
marginal decrease of about 5.5% when compared to 2017.
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
65
Attempt to commit murder 622 583 673
63 Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 Counterfeiting 43 25 42
675
61 Riots 5089 4689 4441
650 44
59
625
1 2 3 Riot cases shows a decreasing trend 33

600
ROBBERY 5250
22
When compared to 2016, the number of robberies in 2018 shows a slight 5075
575 decrease; but in comparison to 2017, there is actually a 10% increase in 11
4900
550 the number of cases.
4725 0
525 1 2 3
1 2 3 Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 4550
Series 1 4375 ARSON
Robbery 908 807 890
RAPE 4200 A significant and consistent decrease can be seen in the cases of arson
Rape cases have been witnessing an increase in Kerala over the last few 4025 over the last three years with a whopping decrease of 83% in 2018 in
years. In 2016, 1,656 cases were registered while in 2018, 2,015 cases BURGLARY 1 2 3 comparison to 2016.
were registered. Which shows an 18% increase in 2018 in comparison CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST (CBT)
Burglary also shows a decrease when compared to 2016.
to 2016. Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
CBT cases have been witnessing a decline over the years with 2018
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 seeing 56% lesser cases than in 2016.
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 Arson 554 405 303

Burglary 2579 2380 2407 Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018

Rape 1656 2003 2015

Criminal breach of trust 274 220 175

2625 1
350 24%
1 2550 44%
280 2
36% 29% 2475
2 210 3
2400 32%
140
3
35% 2325 70
2250 0
1 2 3 1 2 3

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 HURT SEXUAL HARASSMENT TOTAL SLL CRIME (Per Lakh Population) CRIME HEADS 2016 2017 2018
Hurt cases comes as a major part in IPC cases registered in the State. In Sexual harassment cases have been on the rise in the last 3 years. An 1400
2017, the number of cases increased from 2016, but in 2018 the number TOTAL SLL CRIMES 173 184 181
increase of 8% witnessed in cases registered in 2018 as against 2017. (Per lakh Population)
of cases declined by 8%. 1050
Population 357.46 lakhs
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 700
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
Sexual harassment 328 421 460 350
Hurt 17388 20323 15977
0
2016 2017 2018
575
Total cognizable crimes (SLL)
460
21000
345
INCIDENCE OF COGNIZABLE CRIMES UNDER SPECIAL AND LOCAL LAWS (SLL) UNDER DIFFERENT CRIME HEADS
230
15750
115 SL.No. Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 VARIATION
10500 Provisional from 2016 from 2017
0
2016 2017 2018
1 Arms Act 215 215 176 0.00 -22.16
5250
CRUELTY BY HUSBAND OR RELATIVES 2 NDPS Act 5924 9244 8700 35.92 -6.25
Cruelty by husband or relatives cases shows a declining trend over the
0 3 Gambling Act 3556 3112 2492 -14.27 -24.88
2016 2017 2018 years. In 2016, 3,455 cases were registered while in 2018, only 2,048
cases were registered. 4 Abkari Act 65046 58994 38763 -10.26 -52.19
Series 1

5 Explosive & Explosive Substance Act 782 458 315 -70.74 -45.40
DOWRY DEATH Crime Heads 2016 2017 2017
6 Immoral Traffic (P) Act 121 52 14 -132.69 -271.43
Dowry death cases showed a decrease in 2018 in comparison to 2016. Cruelty by husband or 3455 2856 2048
relatives 7 Railways Act 11 3 1 -266.67 -200.00
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
8 Registration of Foreigners Act 7 31 3 77.42 -933.33
3600
Dowry Deaths 25 12 16 9 Protection of Civil Rights Act 0 1 0 100.00 0.00
2700 10 Indian Passport Act 94 74 47 -27.03 -57.45

MOLESTATION 1800 11 Essential Commodities Act 123 119 46 -3.36 -158.70

Molestation cases have seen an increase consistently over the years. In 900 12 Antiquity and Art Treasure Act 0 1 0 100.00 0.00
2018 the cases reported were 4,589, an increase from the 4,029 cases
in 2016. An increase of 4% can be seen in the number of cases in 2018 0 13 Dowry Prohibition Act 3 9 2 66.67 -350.00
as against 2017. 2016 2017 2018
14 Child Marriage Restraint Act 8 15 15 46.67 0.00
CRIMES UNDER SPECIAL & LOCAL LAWS (SLL)
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 15 Indecent Rep of Women Act 2 4 1 50.00 -300.00
A total of 3,24,447 SLL crimes were registered in 2018 as compared to
16 SC/ST (POA) Act 99 165 89 40.00 -85.39
Molestation 4029 4413 4589 4,90,419 in 2017 and 4,47,773 in 2016, which is a 27% decrease in 2018 in
comparison to 2016. 17 Forest Act 15 12 11 -25.00 -9.09
4650 18 Other SLL Crimes 371767 417910 273772 11.04 -52.65
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
4500 Total cognizable crimes (SLL ) 447773 490419 324447 8.70 -51.16
Total cognizable crimes (SLL ) 447773 490419 324447
4350
SLL cases shows more than 50% decrease in 2018 when compared to 2017.
500000
4200
ARMS ACT
375000
4050 220
Arms Act cases in 2018 shows a 22% decrease from the past two years.
250000 165
3900
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 110
3750 125000
Arms Act 215 215 176 55
3600 0 0
2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018
Total cognizable crimes (SLL)
Arms act

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 NDPS ACT IMMORAL TRAFFIC (P) ACT
CRIME AGAINST WOMEN
NDPS Act cases showed a huge increase in 2017 compared to that of Immoral traffic cases shows a huge decline for the last three years.
2016, but in 2018 the cases declined by 6%. When compared to that in 2017, the cases become one third in 2018. Cases of Immoral Traffic have witnessed a decline over the last three years. Compared to 2017 the cases registered came down by one third in 2018.

2018 VARIATION
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 SL. No. 2016 2017
Provisional from 2016 from 2017
NDPS Act 5924 9244 8700 Immoral Traffic (P) Act 121 52 14
1 Rape 1656 2003 2015 17.32 0.60

10000
140 2 Kidnapping & Abduction 166 184 460 9.78 60.00
7500
105
3 Dowry Deaths 25 12 -108.3 25.00
5000
70
2500 4 Molestation (354 IPC) 4029 4413 4589 8.70 3.84
35
1 2 3
0
2016 2017 2018
0 5 Sexual Harassment (eve-teasing 509 IPC) 328 421 181 22.09 -132.60
NDPS Act 2016 2017 2018

GAMBLING ACT
6 Cruelty by Husband or Relatives 3455 2856 2048 -20.97 -39.45
Cases under Gambling Act has witnessed a decline over the years with a
ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES ACT
25% decrease in 2018 in comparison to 2017. Essential Commodities Act cases shows a decreasing trend. In 2018,
7 Other Crimes 5455 4374 4427 -24.71 1.20
only 46 cases were registered.
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 TOTAL 15114 14263 13736 -5.97 -3.84
Gambling Act 3556 3112 2492
Essential Commodities Act 123 119 46
4000
163
3000 16000
130
2000
98
12000
1000 65
1 2 3
0 33 8000
2016 2017 2018
NDPS Act
0
2016 2017 2018
ABKARI ACT 4000 2016

Abkari Act cases clearly show a declining trend over the years with a SC/ST (POA) ACT 2017
significant 50% decrease in cases registered in 2018 as compared to 2017. 2018
SC/ST (POA) Act cases shows a huge increase in 2017 from 2016. In 0
2018, the number of cases registered decreased by about 85% when Rape Dowry Sexual Other Crimes
Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 Deaths harasment
compared to 2017.

Abkari Act 65046 58994 38763

Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018

70000 SC /ST (POA) Act 99 165 89 SENSATIONAL MURDER CASES SOLVED IN 2018
1. Mannarkkad PS Crime No. 182/18 U/S 143,147,148,449,a341,323,32,302 Banglawpadi, Kunthipuzha, Mannarkkad 7) Safeer @ Kochu, age -
52500 r/ w 149 IPC D/o 25.02.18 at 20.45 hrs, D/R-26.02.18 at 02.10 hrs P/O- 28, S/o Mohammedkutty, Melepeediyekkal Veedu, Kacheriparambu
Court Jn, N/C- Mansoor, age - 20, S/o Hamsa, Perambath veedu, Post, Kottopadam, Mannarkkad 8) Muhammed Rafeek @ Rafeek, age
1 Kundhipuzha, N/D - Shafeer, age - 22, S/o Sirajudheen, Varodan veedu, - 23 ,S/o Alavi, Nellikavattayil Veedu, MES College Post, Banglawpadi,
35000
25% Kundhipuzha N/A Abdul Bahseer, age - 24 S/o Moidu, Thachankunnan, Kunthipuzha, Mannarkkad 9) Saifali @ Saifu, S/o Sakeer Hussain, age -
28% 2 Kundhipuzha, 2) Muhammed Sharjin, age - 25, S/o Muhammedkutty, 22, Thodiyil Veedu, Nambiankunnu, Mannarkkad 10) Mohammed Habeeb
17500 Melepeediyekkal Veedu Kacheripadi 3) Rashid, age-25, S/o @ Habeeb, age - 20 ,S/o Mehaboob, Puthanveetil House, Kunthipuzha,
3 Muhammedali, Mulayamkayil Veedu, Kundhipuzha 4) Ajeesh, S/o Kuttan, Mannarkkad. Brief- On 25.02.18 at 20.45 hrs 1 to 5 accused persons due
47% age - 24, Pandikattil Veedu, Kundhipuzha 5) Muhammed Subuhan, to previous enmity, knowingly armed themselves with an intention to kill
0
2016 2017 2018 age - 20, S/o Saithalavi, Kolothodi Veedu, Chomeri, Kundhipuzha 6) and murdered the victim etc. facts.
Hareez, age - 28, S/o Muhammed, Pullath Veedu, MES College Post,

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 2. Agali PS Crime 87/18 u/s 143, 147, 148, 323, 324, 325, 364, 365, 367, 5. Kaliyar PS Cr. 302/18 U/s U/s 120(B), 449, 302, 392, 397, 376, 201, 202, SENSATIONAL ROBBERY AND DACOITY CASES 09.09.2018 at 21.45 Hrs. D/R:14.09.2018 at 10.41 Hrs P/O: Canal Bridge,
368, 302 r/w 149 IPC, Sec 3(1)(d) (r) r/w. 3(2)(V) of SC/ST (PoA) Act and 411 R/w 34 IPC. D/o. Bet 29.07.18 at 07.00 Hrs & 01.08.18 at 06.45 Hrs. Near Malampuzha Garden. N/C: Hamza T.K., age - 50/18, S/o Koya,
Sec 27 (2)(c) of Kerala Forest Act Occurred in between 22.02.18 at 15.30 Accused: A1) Aneesh, age - 30/18, S/o Kutty, Thevarkuzhiyil House, 1. Kozhinjampara Police Station Crime No. 329/18 U/s 364(A), 342, Thottikalayan House, Perumcholam, Mannarkkad, N/A:1. Vinu Ragavan,
hrs to 16.15 hrs and reported on 22.02.18 at 17.15 hrs. From CHC Agali Korangatty Bhagam, Machiplavu Kara, Mannamkandam Village. A2) 392,395 IPC D/O: 29.04.2018 at 01.30 hrs and 03.30 hrs D/R: 29.04.2018 S/o Ragavan, age - 29, Kanjirakadavu House, Varani, Kadkkamkunnam,
N/C: Prasad Varky, Addl. Sub Inspector, Agali police station. Victim - Libeesh Babu, age - 28/18, S/o Babu Gopalan, Sali Bhavan House, at 20.00 hrs P/O: Kuthiran, Thrissur and Kinarppallam, Kozhinjampara Malampuzha and 6 identifiable accused persons P/L: 2 mobile phones
Madhu S/o Mallan, age - 30, Chindakki ooru, Mukkali- ST- Kurumba N/A: Keerikodu Bhagam, Keerikodu Kara, Karikkodu Village. A3) Shyam N/C:Arun Venkidesh Prabhu, age - 27, S/o Angamuthu, 1/5, MGR Ellam, and Rs. 27,000/- Brief: On 09.09.2018 at about 21.45 Hrs the complainant
1. Hussain age - 50 S/o Muhammed, Pakkulam 2. Marakkar, age - 33 S/o Prasad, age - 22/18, S/o Prasad, Elavumchuvattil House, Chathanmala Kattabomman Street, Pollachi, Tamilnadu N/A: Navas S/o Muhammed and his friend returning from KTDC Malampuzha in a car bearing
Unni, Mukkali 3. Shamsudheen, age - 34, S/o Muhammed, Mukkali 4. Bhagam, Thodupuzha Kara, Thodupuzha Village. A4) Suneesh P.U., Ibrahim, age - 29, Door No.12, Pallivasal Veethi,Kumaran Nagar, Reg. No. KL 07 BI 5149, A1 to A5 followed the vehicle, obstructed the
Aneesh, age - 30, S/o Rajagopalan, Kalkandi 5. Radhakrishnan, age - 34, age - 33/18, S/o Unnikrishnan, Pattarumadathil House, Velloorkunnam Pollachi 2. Maheswaran @ Madhesh, age - 34, S/o Krishnan, Door vehicle at Canal Bridge near Malampuzha Garden and accused persons
S/o Balan, Mukkali 6. Aboobacker, age - 31, S/o Muhammed, Pallipadi, Bhagam, Velloorkunnam Kara, Muvattupuzha Village. A5) Jithesh, 306/120, Kannappan Nagar, Meenkara Road, Pollachi and 4 others. threatened the complainant by pointing a knife towards them and
Anamooli 7. Siddique, age - 38, S/o Saithu, Mukkali 8. Ubaidu, age - 25, S/o Adimaly. The case is that the accused persons murdered the deceased Brief: On 29.04.18 at 01.30 hrs the 1 to 4 accused committed offence robbed the complainant’s 2 mobile phones.
Ummer, Mukkali 9. Najeeb, age - 33 S/o Latheef, Mukkali 10. Jaijumon, persons at their house by beating with iron rod and stabbing and with common intention by kidnapping and after reaching Kinarpallam,
age - 44 S/o Ayyappankutty, Mukkali 11. Abdul Kareem, age - 48, S/o dragged the dead body on the next night and kept the 4 bodies together Kozhinjampara, accused persons robbed currency of Rs. 4,40,000/- 7. Hillpalace PS Cr.2127/17,U/S.120(b),450,455,457,458,395,397,380,412
Thajudheen, Mukkali 12. Sajeev, age - 30, S/o Raveendranath, Mukkali buried behind the house. Accused persons raped the deceased women from the complainant and demanded more money by threatening the IPC. On 16.12.17 at about 02.00 hrs a gang of Hindi speaking persons with
13. Satheesh, age - 39, S/o Govindan, Mukkali 14. Hareesh, age - 34, S/o by fingering and committed theft of 13 sovereign of gold ornaments brother and obtained Rs. 1,50,000/- as ransom etc. facts. intention to commit theft, robbed the house of the complainant, they
Sivaraman, Mukkali 15. Biju, age - 41, S/o Sivaraman, Mukkali 16. Muneer, worn and kept in the almirah. Initially it was registered as missing criminally trespassed by breaking the iron grill of the front side window
age - 28, S/o Latheef, Mukkali Brief: On 22.02.2018 at about 14:15 hrs person case and investigation revealed the murder. A2 was arrested on 2. Nenmara PS Crime No. 477/18 u/s 341, 323, 395, 506 (ii) IPC DO and entered into the house, they attacked with wooden stick which
information was received in Agali Police Station that one Madhu, 06.08.18, A1 on 08.08.18, and A3 & A4 on10.08.18. – 03.04.18 at 18.30hrs, DR – 04.04.18 at 22.06 hrs, PO – Kaipanchery - resulted in sustaining severe injuries on the head of the complainant’s
(belongs to ST Community) S/o Mallan, aged - 30, has been confined NC - Adarsh, S/o Radharkrishnan, age - 22, Veezhlikalam, Veezhli, NA husband and also injury to the complainant and her children. Thereafter
by some people in the locality at the public road at Mukkali Junction, 6. Vellamunda209/18 449,302,397 IPC. Brief of the case is that between - ‘01. Ramesh, 02. Nimesh, S/o Vijayakrishnan, age - 22, Kaipanchery accused threatened them with deadly weapons like sword and wooden
knowing that he is a wanted accused in a theft case registered in Agali 21.00 hrs on 05.07.2018 and 08.30 hrs on 06.07.2018 somebody house, Ayilur, 03. Akshay S/o Sudevan, age - 23, Idyampotta House, stick and robbed 52 sovereign gold ornaments, two mobile phones, one
PS. Addl. SI Sri. Prasad Varkey and CPO 6469 Mohandas, CPO 6952 Sujilal trespassed in the house of the victim at 12th mile, Vellamunda and Kaipanchery. 04. Isahak, S/o Ismail, age - 25, Valappil House, Olippara, laptop, Rs. 20,000/- and ATM Cards Total W/Rs.11,00,000/-. The burglars
rushed to the spot and reached at about 15:00 hrs. On reaching Mukkali murdered 25 year old Ummer and his wife 20 year old Fathima in their Sanesh, S/o Chandran, Chakrayi, Thiruvizhiyad, 06. Ajith, 07. Askar, S/o tied up complainant and her husband, children and mother-in-law and
Junction, Police found that Madhu was surrounded by local people. house. During the course of investigation, it was also revealed that Saleena, age - 24, Payyamkodu, Kayaradi The case is that on 03.04.18 at locked up them in separate rooms before decamping. A1) Ikram @
It is also noted that Madhu was in bad physical condition. The public around 9 sovereign of gold ornaments wore by Fathima and a mobile 18.50 hrs the accused persons blocked complainant who was travelling Maqbool, age - 30/18, S/o Ismail, R/o Jhuggi, Partasee Village, Perispur
handed over Madhu to the Police party. Police recorded the details of total worth Rs.2,00,000/- was also lost. Viswanathan K. @ Viswan, in KL-70-C-8787 car and assaulted by beating with hand and also robbed District, Jianagar PO & PS, Borisal, Bengladesh. A3) Shehzad, 30/17,
some of the public who were present there. The police party returned S/o Valsan, age - 45/18, Kalangottumel (h), Maruthora, Kavilumparam, an amount of Rs. 60,500/- etc. facts. S/o akbar, 1450, Jhuggi, New Seemapuri, Delhi. A4) Salim @ Appan,
to Agali along with Madhu in the Police Jeep. On the way Madhu vomited Thottilpalam. age - 40/18, S/o Abdul Sathar, R/o Chhota Badura Village, Moralganj PS,
and he became weak and faint. Noticing the bad physical condition of 3. Town North PS Crime No. 707/18 U/s 395 IPC D/O:31.05.18 at 21.45 hrs Bagerhut District, Khulna State, Bangladesh A9) Muhammed Harun,
Madhu, and realising the emergency, Police party took him directly to 7. Peravoor Cr.48/18341,302,120(b) r/w 34 IPC. Adwaith T., S/o Govindan, D/R:01.06.18 at 18.17 hrs P/O: Puthiyapalam, Olavakkode N/C: Ummar age - 46/18. S/o Fazal Rehman, R/o Bahadra Village, Moralganj PO & PS,
the Community Health Centre, Agali. At 16:15 hrs the doctor examined 18/18, Ayannur Shyam Prasad K.V., S/o Raveendran, 24/18, Kavunguvally Farook, age - 26, S/o Ubaidulla, Kannumannil (H), Aanamangad, Edathara, Bagerhut District, Khulna State, Bangladesh. A13) Arshad, S/o Majeed,
him and declared his death. (H), Thodeekkalam (ABVP/RSS) 1. Muhammed Shahim 2. Muhammed Thootha, Perinthalmanna N/A: A1. Shiju, S/o Palli, Kuthiramparamb Jhuggi E 44/B-540, New Seemapuri, Delhi. A14) Rone Sheikh, 18/17, S/o
P.V., 3. Salim 4. Sameer Faisal 5. Faisal 6. Nizamudheen 7. Aswar 8. House, Manappadam, Vadakkanchery, A2. Swaroop, S/o Kunjappan, Illyas Shekh, New Seemapuri, Delhi (ACCUSED ARRESTED) A2) Arif, A5)
3. Central PS Cr.1548/18, U/s. 120(B),143,148,323,324,506(ii),326,307,302, Salim V.M. 9. Noushad and 4 persons (SDPI) .9 Accused arrested UI Karimadathil house, Anthipindi, Muthukara, North Paravaur, Ernakulam. Illyas A6) Imran A7) Manik A8) Alangee A10) Mashoor A11) Ibrahim A12)
201, 212 r/w 149 IPC. The case is that, enmity arose due to the issues remaining accused to be arrested. The brief of the case is that while Property lost: Rs. 20 lakhs and one Innova car. Brief: On 31.05.2018 at Nazir Khan @ Noor Khan (ACCUSED NOT ARRESTED)
between Campus Front Activists and SFI Activists relating to poster the deceased Shyam Prasad and his friend Adwaith were travelling 21.45 hrs while the complainant was coming from Coimbatore in a Ritz
pasting, A1 to A15 knowingly members of that gang, at 00.30 hrs on by a motorcycle bearing Registration Number KL 58 T 4791, the car after purchasing ornaments, 8 identifiable accused persons came 8. E T North PS Cr. 2295/17, U/S 458,459,460,326,395 IPC & 14 of
02.07.2018 near the back gate of Ernakulam Maharajas College, caused accused persons obstructed the motorcycle with a Ritz Car bearing in an Innova car and accused persons stopped the complainant’s car at Foreigners Act - The brief of the case is that the accused with the
provocation by pasting posters on a wall where SFI activists had Registration Number KL 58 M 4238 from Kolayad amsam, Kommeri Puthiyapalam, assaulted the complainant and robbed Rs. 20 lakhs and intention to commit theft and to gain illegal money, on 15/12/17 at 03:30
written. When questioned by the SFI Activists including one Rahul, then and murdered Shyam Prasad with Bill Hook due to Political enmity a mobile phone etc. facts. am, trespassed into the complainants house at Lissie- Pulleppady road,
opponent party slapped Rahul on his face and hit second year history etc. facts. All accused were arrested on 20.01.2018 at 00.15 hrs from by breaking the front window and committed theft of 5 sovereign gold
student Rahul with the intention to kill and inflicted severe injury to Thalappuzha. The case is being investigated by IP SHO Peravoor PS. 4. Mannarkkad PS Crime No. 542/18 U/S 395,506(II) IPC D/O:09.7.18 at ornaments worth Rs. 1 lakh and caused injury to the complainant’s
Arjun with a weapon and committed murder of Abhimanyu by stabbing The case is pending for the arrest of remaining accused involved in the 10.00 hrs, D/R- 23.07.18 at 22.00 hrs P/O: Tippu Nagar, Mannarkakd, mother-in-law of the right hand finger. A2) Ikram @ Maqbool, age
with a common object. Investigation of the case against A-1 to A-16 has conspiracy. Chemical report to be obtained and to find out the source N/C- Usman, age - 36, S/o Veeran Musliyar, Puthur, Korad, Ozhur, - 30/18, S/o Ismail, R/o Jhuggi, Partasee Village, Perispur District,
been completed and charge sheet submitted before the Hon. Court on of weapon etc.. Thiroor, Malapuram N/A: Shabeer, age - 34, S/o Basheer, Khadheeja Jianagar PO & PS, Borisal, Bangladesh, A3) Salim @ Appan, age - 40/18,
24-09-2018. The charge sheet has been taken into cognisance as CP Manzil, Uzhamalakkal, Kulapadam, Thiruvananthapuram 2. Nishar, S/o Abdul Sathar, R/o ChhotaBadura Village, Moralganj PS, Bagerhut
33/2018. The investigation of the case pertaining to the conspiracy, 8. Mattannur Cr.202/18 341,324,307,302 r/w 34 IPC and sec. 3 & 5 of age - 31 S/o Nazeem, Kalluparambil Veedu, West Chalakkudi, Thrissur District, Khulna State, Bangladesh, A7) Muhammed Harun, age - 46/18,
harbouring and destruction of evidence are continuing in a wider angle ES Act and added sec.109,120(b) Riyas K. S/o Muhammed 40/18, Riyas 3. Basheer, age - 42, S/o Saithumuhammed, Muthumuttathu Veedu, S/o Fazal Rehman, R/o Bahadra Village, Moralganj PO & PS, Bagerhut
and charge sheet against the remaining accused will be filed separately, Manzil (H), Edayannur (Youth Cong.)Shuhaib S.P. S/o Muhammed 29/18, Vattakulam post, Palakkulam, Edappal & other identifiable 2 persons. District, Khulna State,Bangladesh(A9). Shehzad, 30/17 s/o akbar, 1450,
on completion of the investigation. Choolparambath (H), Edayannur (Youth Cong.) “1. Akash M.P. 2. Rejilraj 3. Brief of the case is that on 09.07.2018 at 16.00 hrs the accused persons Jhuggi, New Seemapuri, Delhi. A10) Arshad, S/o Majeed, Jhuggi E 44/B-
Jithin 4. Deepchand 5. Askar 6. Byju 7.Anwar Sadath 8. Akhil 9. Sanjay impersonated as police personnel and forcefully brought the victim into 540, New Seemapuri, Delhi. (A11) Rone Sheikh 18/17, S/o Illyas Shekh,
4. Kaduthuruthy Police Station, Crime No: 1242/18 u/s 449, 411, 201, 10. Rajath 11. Sangeeth 12. Abhinash 13. Nijin 14. Prasanth 15. Sinish 16. the car and robbed cash Rs. 63,000/- from the complainant etc. facts. New Seemapuri, Delhi (ACCUSED ARRESTED). A1) Illiyas, A4) Manik, A5)
120 (b) 302 & 397 IPC, Name of Complainant: Babychan @ M.P. Kurian, Subin 17. Prajith (CPM) Arif, A6) Imran, A8) Alankir, A12) Noorkhan @ Naseer Khan (ACCUSED
age - 73/18, S/O Pathrose, Mulamattathil House, Pulinthara Kavala, 5. Walayar PS Cr.651/18 U/s 341, 342, 367, 368, 506,330, 397 IPC NOT ARRESTED) Split charge of accused 9,10,11 submitted before the
Omalloor, Kothanelloor, Name of Accused: 1) Jobin, age - 19, S/o “All accused arrested PT Nil. Brief of the case is that at 22.50 hrs on D/O: Between 09.07.2018 and 10.07.2018 D/R: 25.07.2018 at 22.05 court on 05.07.18. A1) Illiyas, A4) Manik, A5) Arif, A6) Imran, A8) Alankir,
Jaimon Kulangara (H) Omalloor kara Kothanelloor village. 2) Adarsh, 12.02.2018, while the complainant Riyas K. and his 3 friends including hrs P/O: Vattappara, Walayar N/C: Abdul Gaffur, S/o Abu, age - 43, A12) Noorkhan @ Naseer Khan to be arrested and Indian Currency worth
S/o Sudheendran, Kizhakkethayil House, Aravukadu, Punnapra, Alleppy. Shuhaib, Youth Congress Leader, who were sitting in the tea shop named Ponnambalathil house, Mannalam kunnu House ,Thrissur. N/A: 1. Faisu, Rs. 27,000/- etc. facts.
3) Arunkumar, age - 19, S/o Anilkumar, Konginiparambil, Aravukadu, ‘Uri’ at Keezhallur Amsom, Therur, accused 1 to 4 CPM workers reached 2. Anas, 3. Mujeeb Rahman, 4. Faseela, and identifiable 5 Tamil persons
Punnapra, Alleppy. Brief of the case is that the accused, with the there in a white colour car with sword, created a terrible atmosphere by P/L: Rs.10,38,000/-, documents worth 80 lakhs, 4 blank cheques. Brief: 9. Chalakudy PS Cr. 112/2018 U/s U/s 461, 457, 380 IPC29-1-2018. Brief of
intention and preparation to murder the victim and commit robbery hurling bombs there, chopped Shuhaib. While his friends including the Between 09.07.2018 and 10.07.2018 accused persons kidnapped the the case is that accused committed theft of 15 kg gold ornaments & 6
from his house criminally trespassed into the house and attacked him complainant trying to intercept, accused chopped them and inflicted complainant with the help of A4 and captured half naked photos of lakh rupees, total worth Rs. 4 crores and 6 lakh rupees from Edasssery
with deadly weapon and inflicted grievous injuries on his neck and body serious injuries to them with the intention to kill them due to political complainant along with A4, after that accused persons threatened Jewellery, North Chalakudy. The entry affected by removing the exhaust
and thereby murdered him and robbed an amount of rupees seven lakhs enmity. Shuhaib succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital the complainant and robbed rupees 10,38,000/-, documents worth Rs. fan of wall of backside of the jewellery 1. Ashok Barrik 2. Amir Shak 3.
twenty thousand (7,20,000/-) from the house. A2 and A3 took part in the etc. facts. A special investigation team was constituted by Inspector 80,00,000/- and 4 blank cheques and assaulted the complainant by the Insmamulhaque 4. Ikramul Shake 5. Mathahar Shake (Absconding) 6.
criminal conspiracy and they dishonestly received a part of the stolen General of Police, Kannur Range under his direct supervision. 3 identifiable Tamilians accused etc. facts. Roul Shake (Absconding) 7. Ravi ul Shake (Absconding) 8. Jahamgeer
property and helped in the concealing of evidence. Initially there was li (Absconding) 9. Madhan (Absconding) 1. Ashok Barrik, arrested 22-2-
no clue about the accused and later on due to the sincere effort of the 2018 from Behar 2. Amir shak, arrested 22-2-2018 from Jharkhand 3.
police, all the accused were arrested and the case was solved. 6. Malampuzha PS Cr No.603/18 U/s 395, 363, 506(2) IPC D/O: Between Insmamulhaque, arrested 22-2-18 from Jharkhand 4. Ikramul Shake,

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 arrested 8-4-2018, 22-2-2018 804.830 gm gold and rupees 10,69,500/-. open the lock of the door by hitting with wooden log, and assaulted HIGH DETENTION RATE ACHIEVED IN HEINOUS/ GRAVE CRIMES IN KOCHI CITY
There is no evidence left at the scene of the crime. The investigation the complainant and his wife, stuffing their mouth and tied them to a
team verified the tower dump and previous such type of case came to cot and committed dacoity of 30 sovereign gold ornaments, cash Rs.
conclusion that the crime was committed by Jharkand team. Then the 23,000/-, one lap top of Dell company and 3 mobile phones of Apple, PROPERTY OFFENCES
investigation team left to Jharkhand and after detailed investigation, Samsung and Microsoft company, total worth Rs. 67,8000/- etc. fact. 2018
three accused in this case arrested from Bihar, Jharkhand and West SL. No. OFFENCES
The case was investigated by Sri. Pradeepan Kannipoyil, IP SHO, Kannur REP DET
Bengal. The value of the property lost in this case is worth Rs 4 crore
City. A special team formed under the leadership of Sri. P.P. Sadanandan,
and 6 lakh rupees. Hence this is considered as a sensational case. 1 Murder for Gain 0 0
DYSP, Kannur and investigation continued. On investigation verified
Case is PT.
CDRs Tower dump, MOs no clue about the accused and property while 2 Dacoity 7 7
examining the Tower dump got reliable information and investigation
10. Chalakudy PS Cr. 634/18 U/s 363, 397, 120 (B) IPC 15-9-2018. The case team proceeded to Kolkatta, New Delhi, etc. places. After verifying the 3 Robbery 61 55
is that 1 to 5 accused kidnapped the victim and complainant while they call details of the suspected number accused Muhammed Hilal Buyya,
were travelling in KL.56.H.2495 car and robbed of 500 gm of gold which 4 HB Theft by Night 69 54
S/o Muhammed Sayed Buyya, 19/18, Paschima Baniya Valley, Rayantha,
was kept in the car. A5, A6 & A11 arrested, A1, A9, A8 Surrendered Court Moral Ganj, Bahar Ghatt Dist, Bangladesh, apprehended and taken in to 5 HB Theft by Day 24 18
and the remaining not arrested and the case is UI. custody and recorded the arrest on 21.12.2018.
OFFENCES AGAINST PERSONS (INCLUDING ATROCITIES AGAINST WOMEN)
12. Police Station: Payangadi PS. Cr.No & Sec.of law: Cr.No.312/2018
Shameel 2. Favad 3. Shamil 4. Hahhil 5. Suhahil 6. Shanavas 7. Sujith 8.
u/s 454,461,380 IPC. Place of occurrence: Payangadi, Ezhome Amsom. 1 Murder 12 12
Manaf 9. Shahin 10. Jayan 11. Prasad 12. Shafeek 13. Fasalu 14. Althaf 15.
Date & time of occurrence: Between 13.00 hrs &14.00 hrs on 08.06.2018.
Shiyas 1.Shamal, arrested on 4-10-2018 from Chalakudy 2. Favad 24-9- Date and time of report: 08.06.2018 at 19.00 hrs. Name & address of the 2 Attempt to Murder 32 32
18 from Chavakad 3. Shamil 4-10-2018 from Chalakudy 4. Habbil 24-9-18 complainant: Ibrahim A.P., S/o Ahammed. Age: 60/18, Icylin (H), Kakkad 3 Grievous Hurt 86 86
from Palayoor 5. Shuhail 3-11-2018 from Chalakudy 6. Shanavas 4-11-18 Road, Nr. Korjan Road, Puzhathi Amsom. Particulars of property: Gold
from Chalakudy 7. Sujith 3-11-2018 from Chalakudy 8. Manaf 3-11-2018 ornaments weighing 422 sovereigns approx. & Rs. 2 lakhs approx. in 4 Kidnapping/ Abduction (a) Women 9 9
from Chalakudy 9. Shahin 24-10-2018 from Chalakudi 10. Jayan 9-10- cash, ID proof, mobile phone. (Total worth Rs. 1 crore approximately).
5 Rape/ Attempt 84 84
2018 from Chalakudy 11. Prasad 9-10-2018 from Chalakudy 24-9-2018
Brief of the case: The case in brief is that in between 13.00 hrs and
563 gm gold. By the effective intervention and investigation police 6 Cases U/s 304 (B) IPC 1 1
14.00 hrs on 08.06.2018, at an unknown time, with an intention to
arrested accused and recovered gold within a short interval. Case is UI. commit theft, some person committed lurking trespass in to the 7 Atrocities Against SC/ST 21 21
locked jewellery shop of the complainant named “Al-Fathibi Jewellery”
11. Kannur City PS Cr. No Cr.No 442/2018 u/s 457, 461, 395 IPC:D/o situated on east side of KSTP Road at Payangadi bus stand complex, TOTAL 245 245
06.09.2018 at 01.30 hrs.D/R 06.09.2018 at 08.21 hrs. P/O: Kannur Amsom, Ezhome Amsom by breaking shutter lock and committed theft of gold
Uruvachal, near Chovva Spinning Mill. Complainant: Vinod Chandran ornaments weighing 422 Sovereigns approx. & Rs. 2 lakhs approx. in
K., S/o Narayanan Nambiar, age - 56/18, Kodoth House, Verikkulam, cash, ID proof, mobile phone (Total worth Rs. 1 crore approximately)
Kalathur, Kasaragod. Now residing in a rented house at Kannur Amsom which were kept safely in bag & in table drawer & as display inside shop. ACTION AGAINST ILLICIT FIREARMS
Uruvachal. Accused: Muhammed Hilal Buyya, S/o Muhammed Sayed All the accused involved in this case were traced and arrested. This was
1. Rajakadu PS Cr.04/18, u/s 3 r/w 25(I-B) a of Arms Act & 9-B(1) of of Rajapparamettu. The case is UI.
Buyya, 19/18, Paschima Baniya Valley, Rayantha, Moral Ganj, Bahar an outstanding performance & remarkable achievement in the field of
Explosives Act. D/O: 01.01.18. D/R: 02.01.18. P/O: Uppar Complainant:
Ghatt Dist, Bangladesh, other identified 5 persons. The case is that investigation by Special Investigation team under close supervision of
K.K. Vinodan Sec. Forest Officer Bodimettu Forest Section Accused: 6. Kanjar PS Cr.249/18, U/s 3, 25(1)(a) of Arms Act 1959. D/O: 13.04.18.
on 06.09.2018 at 01.30 hrs, accused persons with criminal intention the DySP, Taliparamba. The accused involved in this case were arrested
Thomas S/o Mathew, Age - 67, Kakkanickal House Muhanmudy. The case D/R: 13.04.18. P/O: Illppilly Peringadu. Complainant: Sajan, SI Of Police
to commit theft, entered in to the rented house of the complainant within a short span of time, only due to extraordinary caliber & time
is that the accused was arrested and seized by the complainant with Kanjar. Accused: Not known. The case is that one country-made gun
at Kannur Amsom, Uruvachal, near Chovva spinning mill, by breaking bound investigation conducted by the investigation team.
country made gun without any license. The case is UI. was found by the complainant in the rubber plantation at Ellapilly. The
HIGH DETENTION RATE ACHIEVED IN HEINOUS/ GRAVE CRIMES case is UI.
2. Cumbumettu PS Cr.106/18, U/s 25(1)(a) of Arms Act 1959. D/O:
GRAVE CRIME CASES REPORTED IN PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR - 2018 24.12.18. D/R: 24.02.18. P/O: Cumbumettu. Complainant: Tony Joseph, 7. Kalamassery PS Cr: 1139/18 U/s 3 r/w 25(1)9B)(a) &30 of Arms Act.
SI of Police Cumbumettu. Accused: Ullas, S/o Kunjumani, Age - 36/18, D/o:- 23.06.18 18.30 hrs D/r:- 23.06.18 21.00 Hrs P/O: Pathadipalam,
CRIME HEAD NO. OF CASES REPORTED NO. OF CASES DETECTED Uranmalayil (H), Thannippara, Karunapuram. The case is that the Complainant: Prasanth Clint, SI of Police, Accused: Sukhdev Singh, S/o
MURDER 16 15 accused person was arrested by the complainant for keeping one Jang Singh @ Vill Rampur, Dhara Ludhiyana, Punjab Rural (Personal
county-made gun in the bedroom of the accused with any license. The security officer RF motors, Pathadipalam) Brief of the case: The
ATTEMPT TO MURDER 22 22
case is UI. accused working as security guard in the RF motors showroom at
CULPABLE HOMICIDE 2 2 Pathadipalam was found possessing NP FG 58625.32 Revolver, MKIII
RAPE 93 93 3. Adimali PS Cr.186/18, U/s 3 R/w 25(I-B)a, 5 R/w 25(I-a) of Arms Act. D/O: Field Gun, KanpurIII 2014 without any legal documents.
KIDNAPPING 2 2 06.03.18 20.00 hrs. D/R: 06.03.18 21.30 hrs. P/O: Kambiline. Complainant:
Santhosh Sajeeve, SI of Police Adimali. Accused: Vijayan, Age - 65, S/o 8. Central PS Cr No.2109/18 U/s 27of Arms Act & 506 IPC D/o :28.09.2018
GRAVE CRIME DETAILS FOR THE YEAR OF 2018, KOZHIKODE CITY Krishnan, Vijaya Sadanam, Kambiline Kara, Anaviratty Village. The case D/r: 03.10.2018 P/O: Kalathiparambu Road, Ernakulam, Complainant:
is that the complainant seized and arrested the accused with a country- K.P. Thirumeni, Karyaparambil House, Padamugal, Kakkanadu,
CATEGORY CASES DETECTION PT UI OD
made gun, mini gun, revolver and one barrel and instruments for the Ernakulam, Accused: Krishnan N., Nediyam Veettil, Kalathiparambu
MURDER 8 7 2 6 making of guns from his workshop at Kambiline. The case is UI. Road, Ernakualm. Brief of the case: Due to previous enmity the accused
307 IPC 6 6 2 4 person entered in to the complainant’s house and threatened him by
376 IPC 43 33 6 37 4. Rajakkadu PS Cr. 87/18 U/s 3 R/w 25(I-B)(a) of Arms Act. D/O: 02.03.18. pointing a gun towards the complainant.
D/R: 02.03.18. P/O: Bison Valley. Complainant: Anoopmon P.D., SI of
304 3 3 3 Police Rajakad. Accused: Unknown. The case is that unknown accused 9. Central PS Cr No.2117/18 U/s 5 r/w 27(1) of Arms Act & 506,34
Dacoity 1 1 kept country-made gun without any license. Accused not arrested. The IPC D/o :28.09.2018 D/r: 04.10.2018 P/O: Kalathiparambu Road,
POCSO ACT 16 15 10 5 1 case is UI. Ernakulam Complainant: Ajayakumar, Sreevalsam, Ambunadu Kara,
Malayidumthuruth PO, Pookkattupady, Ernakulam.Accused: 1. Krishnan
NDPS ACT 26 21 9 17
5. Santhanpara PS Cr.174/18, U/s 3, r/w 25(1-B)(a) of Arms Act 1959. N., Finance Supporter, Positive Systems, Kalathiparambu Road, 2.
MAN MISSING 111 110 1 110 D/O: 18.04.18. D/R: 18.04.18. P/O: Santhampara. Complainant: K.P. Sampathkumar, Proprietor, Positive Systems, Kalathiparambu Road,
OTHERS 32 21 6 20 6 Radhakrishana Nair, SI Adimali. Accused: Not known. The case is that Ernakulam. Brief of the Case: Due to previous enmity the accused
one country-made gun was found by the complainant on the road side persons entered in to the complainant’s house and threatened him by
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 pointing a gun towards the complainant and staff. Kallarackal Arcade, Pala, Lalam Village A(3) Anoop Bose, S/o K.K. Bose,
Kulathummattel House, Karoor P.O. Lalam. A(4) Suresh P. Thankappan, CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
10. Kulamavu PS Cr.77/18, U/s 3, 25 (1)(a) of ARMS Act. D/O: 21.12.2018. S/o Thankappan, Suninivas, Ayarkunnam P.O., Ayarkunnam Village. The
D/R: 21.12.18. P/O: Muthiyurandayar. Complainant: SI of Police case is that the accused counterfeited 2,000/- rupees currency notes INCIDENCE OF COGNIZABLE CRIMES UNDER SPECIAL AND LOCAL LAWS (SLL) UNDER DIFFERENT CRIME HEADS
Kulamavu PS. Accused: Not known. The case is that one country-made by taking colour photostat with the knowledge and consent of the other
SBML gun placed by somebody at the landed property of Ravikumar, accused and deposited 5 fake (Photostat) currency notes of 2,000/- as SL. No. Crime Heads 2016 2017 2018 VARIATION
Poothakuzhiyil (H), Muthiyurundayar. There is no Government stamp original currency note to his account No. 10970100228693 between Provisional from 2016 from 2017
or identification marks on the gun. So far no clue obtained about the 09.10 hrs and 09.15 hrs on 12.03.18 at Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) of
accused. The case is UI. Federal Bank main branch Pala, all accused arrested and remanded. 1 Total Murder 33 27 22 -22.22 -22.73
2 Rape 958 1045 1204 8.33 13.21
11. Adimali PS Cr.658/18,U/s 325,(1-B)(a) of Arms Act1959 & Sec.9(B) 6. Velloor PS crime 925/18 u/s 489 A,B,D IPC reported from Peruva on
3 Kidnapping and Abduction 154 100 185 -54.00 45.95
(i)(b) of Explosives Act1984. D/O: 29.11.2018. D/R: 01.12.2018. P/O: 3.10.2018 N/C: SI of Police, Velloor, N/A: Swaraj- 31, S/o Sahadevan,
Valara. Complainant: K.S. Girieesh, Deputy Forest Range Officer. Ambakattel House, Elanji P.O., Ernakulam. The brief of the case is that 4 Foeticide 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Valara, Adimali. Accused: Baburaj, S/o Parabhakaran, Kattyakkaal H., accused forged Indian currency notes of Rs. 500, 200 and possessed it 5 Abetment of Suicide 3 5 3 40.00 -66.67
Kaveippady, Mannamkandam Village. The case is that the complainant and used it as genuine notes and he gave one of it at the petrol pump
seized a country-made gun and ammunitions from the house of at Peruva after filling fuel on his Omni van on 3.10.2018 at 7.45 pm. The 6 Exposure and Abandonment 5 5 8 0.00 37.50
accused which were kept without any license. The case is UI. accused was arrested. 7 Procuring of Minor Girls 3 14 2 78.57 -600.00
8 Buying Girls for Prostitution 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
12. Santhanpara PS Cr.506/18, U/s 3, 25(1-B)(a) of Arms Act 1959 & sec. 7. 119/18 U/S 489 b 489 c & 34 IPC D/o 02/02/2018 at 16.00 hrs D/r
9(B)(1)(b) of Explosive Act. D/O: 02.12.18. D/R: 03.12.18. P/O: Choondal, 02/02/2018 at 19.18 hrs P/o Thalakode Complainant: Soofi T.M., Sub 9 Selling Girls for Prostitution 0 0 0 0.00 0.00
Pooppara. Complainant: Dilip Khan, age - 39, Section forest officer, Inspector of Police, Oonnukal Police Station, Accused: A1) Suhana 10 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 8 15 15 46.67 0.00
Bodymettu section, Devikulam forest range. Accused: A1) Babu Raj, 27/17, D/o Mumaun Shaik, Uttardhariapuram Kaliachawk Malda, A2)
age - 39, Chenkalpanikankudy A2) Sunil A3) Maharaja A4) Marimuthu. Sahin, 24/17, D/o Mumaun Shaik, Uttardhariapuram Kaliachawk Malda. 11 Other Crimes Against Children 1717 2332 2569 26.37 9.23
The case is that the accused persons arrested with 2 country-made A3) Anoop, 40/18, S/o Varghese, Malieckal House, Elikulam Ponkunnam, Total Crimes 2881 3543 4008 18.68 11.60
guns, 6 cartridges, 3 empty cases and other explosive items by the Kottayam. Brief of the case is that the accused were arrested by
complainant. A1 was arrested by the complainant and produced at complainant on 02/02/2018 at 17.00 hrs at Thalakode check post while
Crime against children cases increased by 18.68% from 2016 to 2017 and increased by 11.6% from 2017 to 2018
Santhanpara PS. The case is UI. they were possessing 10 no. of fake Indian currency notes of rupees
2,000/- and transact 1 no. fake Indian currency note of rupees 2,000/-
13. Perumbavoor PS 943/18 21© of NDPS Act 12.03.18. The accused with the intention and purpose to generate illegal profit. Total 11 3000
person was found with keeping Hashish oil- 1,994 gm at Onnam numbers of fake currency worth Rs. 22,000/-, original Indian currency
Mile, Hashish Oil 1,994 gm, Antoney, Madapilly (h), Nirappu, Chinnar, notes worth Rs. 7,64,960/- and a car bearing registration number KL- 2250
Konnathadi, Idukki, Ph: 9497240044. 07 CK 8656 were seized from them. The case is under investigation for
obtaining source of fake currency notes.
HIGH DETENTION RATE ACHIEVED IN HEINOUS/ GRAVE 1500
8. Kothamangalam PS Cr. 2135/18 U/S 489 B & C IPC D/O 13.09.18 AT
CRIMES
19.00 Hrs D/r 16.09.18 at 00.16 hrs, P/o Nellikuzhy. Complainant: Basil
Thomas, SI of Police, Kothamangalam, Accused: Diladr, age - 18/18, S/o 750
1. Central PS 17.03.2018 P/O: M.G. Road, Federal Bank, CDM Cr.779/18,
U/s 489 IPC, 48000 Rs @2000 X 24 Arun T. Joseph, Age - 30/18, S/o Yousuf Ali, Guanabari Saidaria Post Office, Rupahi Hut Police Station,
2016
Thankachan, 23/1007, Olikkal Lalam, Pala, Kottayam. Nagaon District, Assam. Brief of the case is that the accused with the
0
knowledge that the possession and exchange of fake Indian currency 2017
Total Murder Foeticide Procuration of Prohibition of Child
2. Central PS 13.03.2018 P/O: SBI, Metro Station Branch Cr.975/18, U/s is illegal, the accused person attempted to transfer 5 no. of fake Indian
Minor Girls Marriage Act 2018
489 B IPC, Rs. 22,000 @ 2000 X 11. Arun T. Joseph, Age - 30/18, S/o currency having value of 2,000/- each (worth Rs 10,000/-) through the
Thankachan, 23/1007, Olikkal Lalam, Pala, Kottayam. money exchanger, Noushad at Nellikuzhy on 13.09.18. The accused
arrested and seized fake currency of Rs. 10,000/- (2,000*5) on 15.09.18. OPERATION P-HUNT_17.1 - AN EXTREME SEARCH FOR report for further action. Accordingly, Malappuram SP formed a special
The case is UI. team for the task, arrested the culprit and collected all the necessary
3.Thrikkakara 17.03.2018, P/O: Thrikkakara Cr.534/18, U/s 489 B IPC, PEDOPHILES IN CYBER SPACE
46000 @2000 X 23, Arun T. Joseph, Age - 30/18, S/o Thankachan, digital evidence regarding this. The details of rest of the people in the
23/1007, Olikkal Lalam, Pala, Kottayam, Charged. Understanding that child pornographic videos and images were being telegram channel involved in circulating these images and videos are
circulated among the people through social media, Kerala Police being collected
4. Ettumanoor PS Cr: 475/18 U/s 489(a)(b)(c) IPC reported from Cyberdome conducted an operation named Operation P-Hunt-17.1
Ettumanoor on 23.03.18, D/O: 23.03.18, N/C: Prasanth Kumar K.R., SI which identified that the child pornographic groups were comparatively Cyberdome is monitoring all such groups and channels within social
of Police, Ettumanoor. N/A: Sumon P.S., age - 32, S/o Sudhakaran, less in social media applications such as Facebook and WhatsApp while media. As the administrator of this group has been arrested and
Plaparambil House, Thirumoolapuram, Thiruvalla, now residing at a it was much more in mobile apps like Telegram since it had strong the channel members have realised that their details are also being
rental home of Pallikunnel House at Kurumulloor. The brief of the case encryption, secret chat options and no mobile number identity. collected by the police, we have noticed that a false campaign has
is that the accused counterfeited 2,000/- rupees currency notes by been spreading in the social media with the members of such groups
taking colour photostat of original currency on white paper by using As part of this operation, we were able to identify that were many such claiming to have joined these channels solely for monitoring purpose.
a colour photostat machine and he was arrested while trying to buy Telegram groups, some which had 1000s of members and which were This is being done in order to escape the legal action which will be taken
lottery tickets by giving a forfeited 2,000/- rupees currency. 10 nos. of being operated from Kerala, outside Kerala as well as outside India, and against them. It should be noted that as per the current law, viewing,
other counterfeited 2,000/- rupees currencies were recovered from his that 37 of such channels were being managed by a Malayali admin. distributing or storing of any child pornographic content is a criminal
pocket and 36 nos. of partially forfeited 2,000/- rupees currency and offence and can result in up to 5 years imprisonment and up to 10
a colour printer used to forfeit the currency were also seized from his Many telegram groups such as ‘Poombatta’, ‘Nadan thundu’, ‘Awesome lakh rupees punishment. If anyone comes across any such channels
house at Kurumulloor. Kerala’ etc. which were under the control of the user called MLPM, or groups that spread child sex-related content, they can inform
together had more than 15,000 users in it. These groups were constantly Cyberdome, Cyber Cell or Hi-tech cell at the earliest
5. Pala PS Cr 745/18, u/sec. 489 (A) 489 (B),489 (D) 214, 202,& 34 IPC, D/O. circulating sex images and videos of small children. As per the order considering child security as the responsibility of the society.
12.03.2018 between 09.10 hrs and 09.15 hrs. D/R 13.03.2018 at 09.59 from the Inspector General of Police and Nodal Officer of Kerala Police
Cyberdome, Sri. Manoj Abraham IPS, the cyber intelligence division of
Hrs, P/o Pala, Complainant- Praveen V.S., aged - 33 yrs, S/o Sreedharan, INTERSTATE COORDINATION
Asst. Manager, Federal Bank, Pala. Accused - A(1) Arun T. Joseph, S/o Cyberdome, under the leadership of Sub Inspector of Police, Prakash
O.J. Thankachan, Olickalhouse,Kallarackal Arcade, Pala, Lalam A(2) SP, collected information regarding the admin of the group and handed Kerala Police conducts regular coordination meetings with their
Mariyamma Joseph @ Mercy, W/o O.J. Thankachan, Olickalhouse, itover to Malappuram Superintendent of Police (SP) with detailed counterparts across the border. The matter was also brought to

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 the notice of the DsGP of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to instruct their levels but will also create facilities and mechanism to provide public TOUCH SCREEN KIOSKS To enhance the security arrangements at Sabarimala and to improve
officers for effective coordination. The coordination meetings are services like registration of online complaints, ascertaining the status crowd management and control measures of the police, 20 high
structured in such a way that, two meetings each will be held by the of case registered at the police station, verification of persons etc.. Aims at providing basic information to citizens on areas such as petition speed DOME cameras have been set up in various places from Pampa
District Police Chiefs of Kerala and his counterpart across the border An allocation of Rs. 2,000 crores has been made for CCTNS Project. enquiry status, passport verification status and data on arms licenses, to Sannidhanam. These will provide high quality video feed round the
in an year, wherein the Special Branch heads of the respective districts Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the mike sanctions and such other services through touch screen kiosks. clock, throughout the year to the Police Control Room (PCR) located at
will also attend. project on 19.06.2009. Pampa. The videos are recorded in Pampa Control Room.
VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM
Accordingly, meetings in coordination of the bordering districts
of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been conducted on 16.03.2018 and Offices Number Of Offices 100 GPS positioning devices have been issued to vehicles for Highway
27.03.2018, wherein various pressing issues concerning both the States Patrol. With these, the vehicle position can be traced on maps and the
Police Stations 522
were discussed. The meeting conducted on 16.03.2018 at Tamil Nadu same can be accessed from any Police Station or location through the
was in coordination between the districts of Thiruvananthapuram Rural IP Offices 9 Internet. It helps the Control Room Officer to locate the vehicle nearest
and Kanyakumari. During the meeting various issues viz. facilitating the to the spot/location of interest and he can monitor the movements of
Sub Divisional Police Offices 66
arrest of absconding criminals, prompt exchange of Intelligence during vehicles to ensure that they act promptly. Wherever Dial-100 system
communal/ political tensions, curtailing the menace of smuggling District Police Offices 20 is implemented in Control Rooms, it can be integrated with it. Various
contraband items etc. were discussed. reports of significance can be generated from the system. It enhances
Other Higher Police Offices 9 reach of the police and cuts response time.
(PHQ, SCRB, Range, Zone & CBCID HQ)
The meeting held on 27.03.2018 at Kerala was in coordination between
the districts of Idukki and Theni. There is a situation of banned Police Control Rooms 20 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
pesticides/ chemicals being illegally transported across the border, KSWAN FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
owing to the agrarian background of Idukki district. A combined action Forensic Science and Finger Print Bureau 23 Official website of Kerala Police viz. www.keralapolice.org, www.
from the district police of both bordering districts is envisaged to curb keralapolice.gov.in is being maintained at PCC. Certain no. of Police All the units of Police Department are to be provided with Kerala
Total 669 Stations in Kerala have been initiated to create their own websites with
this menace. Various other subjects viz. joint verification to identify State Wide Area (KSWAN) connectivity. The work is to be undertaken
peoples in possession of multiple voters ID cards, cooperation in the assistance of ICT. by Kerala State IT Mission in partnership with M/s UTL and C-DAC
the investigation of cases having interstate ramifications etc. were Hardware Delivery - Completed for all locations Thiruvananthapuram. Presently, there are altogether 120 locations
also discussed during the meeting. Apart from this, a meeting in Site Preparation - Completed for all locations E-MAIL ID CREATION AND MAINTENANCE where KSWAN connection points are available.
coordination of Kasaragod, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu
Furniture Delivery - Completed for all locations Around 1,200 e-mail IDs have been created for various users in the
districts is proposed to be held in the following month, subject to the
Police Department in the keralapolice.gov.in domain maintained at
MOTOR VEHICLE CO-ORDINATION SYSTEM
convenience from their part. Data Centre (DC) Setup - Completed at State Data Centre (DC) at Tvm.
State Data Centre KSITM. National Crime Records Bureau has provided their database containing
Disaster Recovery (DR) - Completed and replication enabled at NIC, Delhi details of Motor Vehicles stolen/ recovered in various parts of the country.
The tripartite meeting with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are also held on a
regular basis for coordinating Joint Combing Operations and sharing of
FIR Registered (as on 03.08.2018) - 1131627 COMPUTER AIDED POLICE SERVICES (CAPS) PORTAL
IIF & Other Forms - IIF 2-11 and all other forms have been started TALASH INFORMATION SYSTEMS
intelligence to curb the LWE menace. The aim of CAPS is the total integration of computer systems right
Citizen Portal - All the 9 services are available through THUNA from the police station to the Police Headquarters using appropriate National Crime Records Bureau has provided their database containing
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Role Based Training - Completed for 21,440/21,440 (100 %) connectivity and applications prevalent during that time. details of Motor Vehicles stolen/ recovered in various parts of the
(ICT) WING Trainers Training - Completed for 121/121 police personnel/officers
country.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The work assigned to the Information Communication & Technology Change Management - Completed for 852/852 police personnel/ officers THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NEWLY INTRODUCED PEOPLE
Wing are: Data Digitisation - Digitised 10,22,703 (100%) out 10,22,703 records Digital Criminal Gallery — The details of MO-Criminals of our State, are FRIENDLY E-SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
being collected at SCRB in a prescribed pro-forma from 1998 onwards. A
∙ To undertake expansion of process of computerisation to different Data Migration - Migrated 10,22,703 (100 %) of the digitised data
new application software called “Digital Criminal Gallery” was developed ∙ e-FIR
areas of police work. Network Connectivity - Completed for all the locations in 2010 which can be easily accessed using web. The prime objective of
∙ e-Payment
∙ Maintain and set out modernisation requirements for the existing Help Desk - 4 resource personnel working in 24*7 shift this system is to make available the data on crime and criminals to the
infrastructure at Police Computer Centre, DCRBs and other units. Investigating Officers at the police stations by querying the database ∙ iAPS Petition Status
ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RSMS) for any known parameters like method of operation, associates evolved, ∙ iAPS File Status
∙ Identify training requirements and impart computer training. areas of operation, time of operation, cases involved and convicted,
RSMS is a web enabled platform, independent, GIS supported, accident physical features, FP code and receivers of stolen property. ∙ e-Tender
∙ Study new technologies in CT for adopting it in Police database management solution with a powerful data analysis engine.
Computerisation Scheme. ∙ Motor Vehicle Department Online Payment
Recording of the road accident data are carried out in the respective Online C-Form for Foreigners - A foreigner who is coming to Kerala
∙ To liaise with NCRB, MHA, Government of India and other State police stations/ traffic stations and monitored by PCC. may stay in a hotel or house. The house owner or the manager of the ∙ Foreigners Registration
Counter-parts in implementing systems developed commonly hotel reports to the FRO and concerned police station through C-Form
for all States as part of standardisation of police work (CCTNS/CIPA/ INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING SYSTEM (IAPS) manually. Now, Tourism Department has registered all hotels and DIGITALISATION WORK
CCIS, MVCS and Talash). home-stays. C-Form is filled online by hotel/ home-stays through an
Internal Administrative Processing System (iAPS) enabled online application developed by Kerala Tourism.            The following reports and manuals were digitalised for easy access and
∙ To provide technical supervision to the day-to-day function of Police computerisation of all administrative offices of the Police Department retrieval.
Computer Centre, DCRBs etc. viz. DPOs/ CPOs/ Bn Offices and CBCID offices through an integrated and Police Computer Centre is in the process of developing application
software in-house for CAPS which will enable Police Stations to report National Police Commission reports
networked system. This will improve the efficiency of the administrative
COMPUTERISATION WORK (MAJOR PROJECTS) offices of the department and ensure better service delivery in-house the daily occurrence of crimes, missing persons, road accidents etc..
∙ Important Police Inquiry Commission Reports
UNDERTAKEN as well as to citizens. There are four resource persons all over Kerala to Police Computer Centre is developing application software in-house for ∙ Kerala Police Manual Vol. I to IV
ensure the smooth functioning. CAPS which will work as a “Dashboard” for SPs/ CPs/ IGPs/ ADGPs/ DGP
Crime & Criminal Tracking and Networking System (CCTNS) to know overall picture of the various crimes, road accidents, petition ∙ Departmental Circulars

This project has been conceptualised by the Ministry of Home Affairs

CITIZENS HELP DESK disposal, missing persons etc.. ∙ Executive Directives
as a Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan Project to provide essential information and other services to citizens ∙ UO Notes of SBCID
(NeGP). This is intended to modernise the police force by enhancing in each police station through a single window process through the
SABARIMALA WEBPORTAL (WWW.SABARIMALA.
∙ All KP Forms used in Police Stations, Districts
the outcome in the areas of Crime Investigation and Criminal Detection, help desk. The help desk will be installed in all Police Stations and will KERALAPOLICE.GOV.IN)
∙ Collecting data w.r.t RTI Act 2005 from all units including battalions.
information gathering and its dissemination among various police be connected to Internal Administrative Processing System database
Kerala Police @ Sabarimala is an information portal about Sabarimala The digitalised data can be easily searched (simple text search),
organisations across the country and in enhancing Citizen Services. (iAPS) and CCTNS on its roll out to enable delivery of efficient services
hosted by Kerala Police for helping pilgrims. printed and copied.
It will not only automate police functions at police stations and higher to citizens.

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 OTHER SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTED/ BEING IMPLEMENTED COMMUNITY POLICING Public appreciates political neutrality. Public sensitivity is high on
IN OUR DEPARTMENT open and brazen partiality. Civil society appreciates impartial policing. DRUG TRAFFICKING & SUBSTANCE
∙ Training has been given to the police personnel/ beat officers in However they are highly critical of any police action. ABUSE
∙ Monthly Crime Review System implemented in CIB drug abuse
Against the back drop of such a social milieu, many individual officers Concerns and issues
∙ Publication of Gazette (monthly periodical) ∙ As part of strengthening coastal areas, training/ awareness has of Kerala had attempted and succeeded in implementing Community
∙ Road Accident Analysis been given to the police personnel/ public Prevention of proliferation of narcotic substances in the State is a
Policing Programmes.
∙ Portrait Building System major task for Kerala Police. The primary hurdle is to stem the influx of
∙ Student Police Cadet Project narcotic and psychotropic substances from other States into Kerala. It
∙ Kerala Police Duty Meet related work for conducting Computer
Awareness Competition ∙ Training has been given to the students in drug and mobile JANAMAITHRI SURAKSHA SAMITHI has been observed that migrant labourers indulge in drug peddling in
abuse addition to regular work. Another issue to be tackled is keeping an eye
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT WING on Keralites involved in narcotic cases in other States.
∙ State level training camp has been conducted in
Thiruvananthapuram for students A pressing concern for Kerala Police is the emergence of Kerala
∙ In house programming - Development of software for the use of
∙ Upgradation of policing in SC/ST Colonies as a transit route for international drug trafficking. Diversion of
Police Department as and when required and as per the directions of pharmaceutical drugs and the increased presence of designer drugs is
Superior Police Officers ∙ Alternate immediate dispute resolutions has been conducted yet another cause of alarm. Substance abuse among children and youth
∙ Implementation and support to the programmes supplied by NCRB, in colonies is on the rise and Kerala Police is exploring many avenues and initiatives
MHA etc. (for example-MVCS, TALASH etc.) ∙ Service of Special Mobile Squad (SMS) has been improved to counter this trend.
∙ Publication of RTI Act information collected from 36 units in our
∙ Internal Administrative Processing System (iAPS) NARCOTIC & PHYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES - YEAR
official website (in 9 pro-forma)
∙ The file processing system in Police Department namely, iAPS WISE DETAILS OF CASES
∙ Provided software training as directed by superior officers
has been improved with more computers and accessories as
∙ Providing CUG numbers to department telephones in liaison with BSNL part of improving the administrative purpose 10000 9242
∙ Creating presentations as instructed by superior officers Janamaithri Suraksha Samithi is a Samithi formed to assist the project 9000
∙ Technology upgradation of Cyber Crime Investigation
∙ Works carried out in distribution of computers and accessories and functioning. Samithi members should have time to spare for its 8000
other electronic equipments as directed by PHQ ∙ Action has been taken to install high speed internet dash activities and he/ she shall not be involved in any criminal cases. The 7000
board & blade servers in Cyber dome as part of enhancing its 6559
Samithi does not have any statutory powers. 5924
functioning 6000
HI-TECH CELL ∙ Also laptop & projectors have been issued to Cyberdome The Janamaithri Suraksha Samithi shall consist of Corporation/ 5000
4103
Municipal Ward Councillors, representatives of each active Residents 4000
[email protected] ∙ Flagship Program on Gender Sensitisation Association, NGOs, local media representatives, nominees of every
The Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell had been created to prevent and 3000
∙ Pink Police Control Rooms have been set up in the Districts of High School Head Master/ College Principal, reputed persons of the
detect serious and organised cyber crimes with assistance from other locality, retired police personnel and ex-service personnel. 2000
Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta,
Government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and Eranakulam Rural, and Thiruvananthapuram Rural 1000
foreign counterparts. It had been originated as a Special Cell of Kerala The Samithi should have 10% senior citizens 30% ladies and 20% SC/ST
∙ Facilities for women visitors in police stations has been 0
Police and started functioning on 5th May 2006 by a special order of DGP members. Political party members in that capacity are not included in No. of cases
improved
of Kerala. Hi-Tech Cell currently functions under the direct supervision the Samithi. The number of members is 10-25. A Janamaithri Suraksha 2015 2016 2017 2017
of SP, Crimes and the overall command of Addl. Director General of ∙ Training on self defence has been given to women Samithi has to be formed in the Police Station based on the report
Police, Crimes. submitted by the Circle Inspector, through the Sub Divisional Police
TWO PRONG APPROACH
∙ Training has been given to drivers as part of the safety of
women & children in vehicles Officer to the Superintendent of Police/ Commissioner of Police form • Breaking Supply Chain
CYBER CRIME POLICE STATION the Samithi. • Demand Reduction
The Cyber Police Station, Kerala has started its functioning since
01.07.2009 which has been created with an objective to investigate
SOCIAL CONTEXT OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS OF THE SAMITHI BREAKING THE SUPPLY CHAIN
serious and complicated cyber crimes, which otherwise could not
be properly investigated by the local police for want of technical
POLICING IN KERALA The Samithi shall meet at least once in a month at a previously notified place Kerala Anti Narcotic Special Action Force (KANSAF)
and any member of the public, residing within the local area of the police A team of not more than 15 members per district with a DySP
expertise. The SHO of Cyber PS is an officer of the rank of DySP and Kerala is the most literate State of India. It is the least corrupt State station, may also attend the meeting to give suggestions/ air complaints.
is being supervised by SP Crimes under the overall command of ADGP as team leader
(Transparency International - 2005). The area is maximum media
Crimes. The Station House Officer, Cyber Police Station is empowered No criminal cases under investigation or trial should be discussed in • Sole criteria for selection: Capability & genuine interest
penetrated with 78 lakhs copies of print media and 16 TV channels.
to register FIRs, conduct further investigation and to lay final reports the Samithi. No discussion is made of arrest or any other statutory • Gathering intelligence on illegal manufacturing, transportation,
Hence any new idea will be under media scrutiny.
before the court. functions of the police. storage & sale of Narcotic Substances
10% of Kerala population live outside the country. At least 20% of the • Close surveillance on activities of drug peddlers
population has visited a foreign country. Thus the people view things in The meeting is convened by the Circle Inspector and SHO is the • Assisting local police in search, seizure & arrest of drug peddlers
Vide GO (Ms) No.66/2011/Home Dated 28.02.2011 the Government of Kerala
a global perspective. secretary of the Samithi. • Assistance to investigating officer for timely & successful prosecution
designate the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Thiruvananthapuram as
the Special Court for the trial of Cyber Crime cases registered in the • Inter-departmental, inter-state coordination for preventing &
Kerala is a highly politicised State. Almost everybody has his/her The meetings shall be attended by the Sub Divisional Police Officer
Cyber Police Station. detection illegal manufacture, transportation, storage & sales
political belief. But at the same time they are highly tolerant. For once in every three months and by the Superintendent of Police at least
example, in the same family you may find people working for different once a year.
The offences currently being investigated in the Cyber Police Station THE COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
political parties. The minutes of the Samithi meetings are recorded and kept in a minutes
are as follows : A top choice of international passengers;
Police constabulary of Kerala are highly qualified. Highest paid and book. A copy is forwarded to the Sub Divisional Police Office.
A major transit point for international passengers
∙ Theft of Source Code highest qualified policemen of India are from Kerala. This has a Now emerging as a transit point of international drug cartels
∙ Cyber Terrorism historical background. The Travancore State Manual by T.K. Velu DISTRICT ADVISORY SAMITHI Cargos and courier shipments used for transporting drugs.
∙ Hacking of Websites Pillai (1882-1950) (first published in 1940) mentioned that only literate Superintendent of Police/ Commissioner of Police should form a ‘Jilla Sent in the name of fictitious exporters to their agents abroad.
persons were recruited into the Police Force. Men of high education are Upadesaka Samithi’ including M.P., M.L.A., Municipal Chairman/ Mayor To various Middle East and South East Asian Destinations.
∙ Hacking of Bank Accounts and E-mail IDs
frequently chosen to fill places in the subordinate ranks. The document and also other representatives nominated by the Superintendent of
∙ Creation, Publishing and Sharing of Child Pornography further states that “Prominent persons like Mahatma Gandhi have been Police/Commissioner of Police. The Samithi may have 10-20 members. 5.2 kg of ecstasy drug worth over Rs. 30 crores seized. Recent huge
∙ Tampering with Computer Source Documents so much impressed with the discipline and courtesy exhibited by the Once in three months, Superintendent of Police/ Commissioner of Police haul of MDMA by Excise, seizure of 17 kg hashish by Tvm City Police from
∙ Social media abuse which may result in serious consequences generality of the Force that they have thought it fit to give them high may convene a meeting and review the activities of the project and give Maldivian citizens. Cocaine worth Rs. 25 crores seized from foreigner at
∙ Complicated cyber offences done through smartphones compliment by comparing them with London Police.” necessary advices for successful implementation of the project. Nedumbassery airport.

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 BREAKING THE VICIOUS CIRCLE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
PROJECT ‘HOPE’
Hope is an initiative to identify school dropouts and children failing
POLICY Drug prevention programmes Treatment, care,

POLICY
Universal support for all childern SSLC/ +2 exams and mentor them to:
mainstreamed in to rehabilitation and
education, social welfare and reintergration Classroom level identification and • Continue their education and achieve better results
health systems management through I know my student • Inculcate soft as well as hard skills to empower them in skills
Drug use
disorders Card (IKMS CArd) and vocations of their choice
Life Skills Education • Grab hold of suitable higher studies opportunities or job
placements in India and abroad
Risk factors Additional risks Strenghening student Forums/clubs
Unemployment HIV/Aids,
Low level of education Breaking the vicious cycle of Parenting sessions
Hepatitis C &
Homelessness marginalisation and drug use disorders
Migration
other diseases.
Sex work High-risk
behaviour. Mild Issue: Classroom level by class
Incarceration
teachers
Moderate issues - School level
Social
management
Exclusion
POLICY

“Drug-sensitive” development Non-stigmatising, human

POLICY
Stigmantisation
policies; development- rights-based and gender-
oriented drug policies sensitive drug policies Professional help
at district level
throgh ORC-District
THIS UNIVERSE IS EQUALLY FOR THE VICTOR AS WELL
Resource Center
• Two willing teachers
AS THE BEATEN
BREAKING THE SUPPLY CHAIN
• Staff secretary • Triggered by learning from Operation Goonda by Kerala Police
• District Narcotic Cells • One respectable merchant of the locality to nab Goonda elements and ignited the thoughts around
• Enforcement by Local Police • One respectable auto driver the fate of children who failed their SSLC/ +2 exams
• Special Fast-track Courts • One respectable head-load worker • Studies indicate that poor academic and social skills is a cocktail
• A representative of the Jagaratha Samithi or SPC for disaster which can seriously damage the dignity of such children
DEMAND REDUCTION • Selected respectable residents of the area • Children whose dignity is seriously affected due to their poor
• Janamaitri Beat Police performance in SSLC/ +2 exams could become easily alienated
• School Protection Group DUTIES OF SPG: and could eventually become a destabilising factor
•
•
Project: ‘Our Responsibility to Children’
Project: ‘HOPE’
• To take action to ensure traffic safety in the school area and PROJECT ‘CLEAN CAMPUS, SAFE An initiative to enable high school students to evolve as responsible
surroundings
• Student Police Cadet Project • To collect and communicate information regarding selling or supply CAMPUS’ and capable citizens by inculcating respect for the law, inner
capability, self-disciple, civic sense, empathy for vulnerable sections
• Yes to Sports, No to Drugs of drugs and narcotic substances, pornographic material, sale of of society and resistance to social evils.
tobacco products, pan masala, alcoholic beverages etc.
JANAMAITHRI BEAT POLICE • To collect information about students who go away from the school
Vision
Responsible Children, Chance Leaders, Law Abiding Citizens.
• Unique community policing initiative supported by a legislation, during class hours and loiter in the vicinity
• To keep watch over persons who befriend children with a view to Mission
Kerala Police Act 2011
exploit them for illegal or immoral activities Strengthening life skills and knowledge, building resilient, disciplined
• State level program funded from state plan fund
and empathetic minds and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Each police station is divided into several police beats
• Trained and sensitized beat officer visits each house in his beat PROJECT ‘OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHILDREN’ (ORC)
area at least twice in a year
A school based initiative to identify behavioural, emotional and
Arresting the rising prevalence of substance abuse and other socially
deviant behaviour among students.
SPECIAL EFFORTS FOR TACKLING
• Convenes beat Adalat every month and discusses various issues
related to prevalence and abuse of narcotic substances other mental health issues of children and ensure their protection & Objectives: CRIME AGAINST CHILDREN
• Collects information regarding drug abusers and drug peddlers development through:
• Effective implementation of the provisions of Sexual abuse is one of the greatest threats to the safety and health of
• Enhancing life skills • COTPA Act 2003
SCHOOL PROTECTION GROUPS • Nurturing strengths
children. Child sex abuse is on the rise in the nation. To overcome the
• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act growing menace of sex crimes against children in India, there are legal
An invisible wall of protection around every school • Addressing vulnerabilities • The Kerala Abkari Act frameworks of rights and guarantees enacted in the support of
A successful experiment by Kerala Police to ensure safety of children • Promoting mentoring and good parenting • The Kerala Police Act
and to curb tendency for juvenile delinquency as well as to protect • Prevent & control socially deviant behaviour including criminal
children from becoming victims of illegal activities by constructing an offences & substance abuse including tobacco, alcohol and
invisible wall of protection around every school. other harmful substances
• Ensure traffic safety in the school area and surroundings
STRUCTURE • Protect children from physical and sexual abuse and effectively
Chairperson: Head of the institution or the president of the check and restrict the availability of pornographic material
Parent Teacher Association • Creating law-abiding, socially responsible and capable citizens
• Convener: Local Station House Officer • To have a proper understanding of the concept of delinquency
• Joint Convener: Police officer designated by the SHO and to take steps for the social integration of young offenders
• Members: • Facilitate the collaboration of various Government
• Ward Member/ Ward Councillor departments like Police, Health, Social Welfare, Education,
• School student leader various non-governmental organisations and academic
• Two willing parents institutions

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 children. These include a vast array of legal enactments ranging from • Mandatorily adhere to the medical needs of the child OBJECTIVES OF SPC
Constitution of India, Indian Penal Code and other statutory provisions • Keep parent/ guardian informed STUDENTS POLICE CADET PROGRAM
like Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act 2012,
Juvenile Justice (care and protection) Act 2015. The Student Police Cadet (SPC) Project is a school-based initiative by
(SPC), KERALA SPC presumes to enable our youngsters to explore and develop their
innate capabilities, and empower them to resist the growth of negative
Kerala Police where the cadets are motivated to undertake activities tendencies such as social intolerance, substance abuse, deviant
The Students Police Cadet (SPC) program, a first of its kind initiative,
In our State, the government has implemented several schemes and that positively impact their family, communities they live in and their behaviour, and anti-establishment violence. Equally, it expects to
initially experimented in Kerala, by Kerala Police is a successful
awareness programmes for ensuring protection of child rights in local environment. The project aims at empowering school communities strengthen within them, their commitment towards their family, the
experiment to enable high school students to evolve as responsible
coordination with the Police Department, Social Justice Department to create safe school environments and confident youth willing to react community, and the environment.
and capable citizens by inculcating respect for the law, inner capability,
and Educational Department. The State Police Chief has issued several against social evils. self-discipline, civic sense, empathy for vulnerable sections of society
circulars from time to time giving necessary directions to the District SPC is on its forward foot with its aim of building a generation who
and resistance to social evils.
Police Chiefs and Investigating Officers for legitimate approach towards Vide circular16/2011, the SPC has issued guidelines, suggesting the
these cases. District Police Chiefs to form School Protection Groups in cooperation ∙ wilfully abides by the law of the land and feels proud about the same
SPC is based on the realisation that today’s high school children will be
with school authorities and local self bodies. The SPGs will keep watch playing a key role in shaping the future of our society and they, in the ∙ Who places INDIA above all other priorities
Special Juvenile Police Units are established in all 19 police districts over persons who befriend children with a view to exploit them for course of time are to assume important positions such as administrators,
including Railways with the ACP/ DySP in C-Branch as officer-in-charge. ∙ Who practices civic sense from an early age
illegal or immoral activities. bureaucrats, politicians, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, jurists,
As per sec.107 of the JJ act 2015, an officer not below the rank of ASI is police and so on. Our future will be defined by the the behaviour, ∙ Who possess comprehensive qualities and strengthened
designated as Child Welfare Police Officers as part of the Special Also Kerala Police is expected to establish Child friendly police stations attributes and the skills that our children acquire today! Physical Quotient (PQ)
Juvenile Police Units in all Police Stations to deal with child in need of in each district. The first of its kind is Fort Police Station, TVPM City
care & protection or child in conflict with the law. with a play area complete with toys, colourful posters, and illustrated Emotional Quotient (EQ)
The journey of SPC in Kerala since its humble inception in the year 2006
comic books was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, has so far been highly fulfilling. The initiative, has so far trained around Social Quotient (SQ)
Further, in our State, one lady police official in each police station has Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan one lakh youngsters to equip them as the young change leaders of our
been designated as the Child protection officers. The capacity building Skill Quotient (SQ)
society. 52,000 young cadets from around 647 schools are currently
programme for all these SJPU members are now being done in KePA By implementing these, the police are able to make the general public undergoing SPC training based on a prescribed curriculum including Intellectual Quotient (IQ)
under the aegis of UNICEF. more aware of such issues. As a result of this community intervention, dynamic indoor and outdoor activities.
The key duties of the Police/ Special Juvenile Police Unit:
the reporting of such cases has risen and this helps in better conviction. IMPACT OF SPC
• Record information RATIONALE SPC, over the period has been an important step in attracting our children
A three day orientation program on Psychosocial care for children in
• Conduct preliminary assessment to the public education system and it has also been instrumental in not
conflict with the law, with the joint aegis of Social Justice Department They say the world of the 21st century will be shaped by the
• Report the case within twenty four hours before a Special Court only increasing the student enrolments in Government schools but also
and NIMHANS was organised in March 2017 at PTC & KEPA in 3 batches demographics of nations. Thomas Friedman expresses this clearly. He
and the hild Welfare Committee (CWC) in enhancing the discipline, learning outcome and overall quality of the
as part of the Kaaval Project. The participants of the programs were says: “the country that will thrive the most in the 21st Century will be the
• Produce the child before the CWC within twenty four hours, if schools where SPC functions.
DySPs in DCRB, WCI, SJPU member, DCPO, legal cum probation one most successful at converting its youth bulge into a ‘demographic
found required
officers, social workers etc.(SJPU as per JJ act 2000). dividend.’ Countries that fail to do so will have a youth population that is
SPC over a short span of time has proved that it is an initiative not
not only unemployable, but also unmanageable.”1
limited by geography or language. Hon. Prime Minister Sri. Narendra
Kaaval is a project by the Social Justice Department and NIMHANS for rehabilitating the child victim after psychosocial intervention through NGOs. Modi, when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat, initiated the replication of
India has one of the biggest youth bulges – more than any other country
the program in Gujarat because he saw its potential in strengthening
in the world. Today, one third of the population is less than 14 years of
the country’s demographic dividend. Kerala has also influenced the
age, 50% are below the age of 25, and 65% are below 35 yrs. By 2020,
expansion of SPC to other States such as Haryana, Karnataka, and
1 One day workshop on preventing Held at PWD Rest House, Thycaud, District Nodal Officers of SJPU the average age in India will be 29 years, while in China, the equivalent
Crime against Children Thiruvananthapuram attended Rajasthan. Hon. Minister for Home, Sri. Rajnath Singh was highly
age will be 37, and in Europe, it will be 45 yrs. By 2030, India’s working
touched by the achievements of SPC Kerala and had made concerted
age population - forming 2/3rd of the total - will be the largest globally,
efforts to study the program in detail to roll out the same to all the
at over 96 crores (960 million).
States of our country.
2 One day wokshop on “Child Held at Banquet Hall, High Court, District Nodal Officers of SJPU or Internal Security Issues and crimes by children are increasing. Police
Trafficking” Ernakulam CI/SI representing SJPU from each organisations are also recognising several major internal security Agencies such as Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG), Planning
district attended challenges. These include increasing radicalisation, rising crime rates by Board Kerala, SIEMAT Kerala and SCERT Kerala have carried out
youth, joining antisocial activities including violent terrorism, dwindling independent evaluations of the SPC program in Kerala. The studies
respect for the law, increasing violence against women, and misuse have identified several benefits accruing to schools, students, families,
of ICT and technology. Juvenile IPC crimes are increasing with the communities as well as police.
3 State Consultation Meet on Child Held at Banquet Hall, High Court, District Nodal Officers of
Protection in Kerala - Bachpan Ernakulam SJPU attended multiple opportunities that are created by the technological advances
Bachao Andolan that we have made. We must continue to develop our technology, but at SPC IS NOW A NATIONAL PROJECT.
the same time, we must do our best to reduce its abuse.
The national launch of SPC—nationwide roll-out—was done by the Hon.
There are serious concerns about the declining values of Indian youth. Home Minister of India, Sri. Rajnath Singh at Gurgaon on 21st July 2018,
There are reports of widespread substance abuse, liberal consumption attended by dignitaries and SPC contingencies from all around the
4 Awareness campaign - Child Rights Conducted by Social Justice Dept &
Week KeSCPCR throughout the state of alcohol, under age sex without a full understanding of the country. This marked a new era for the Indian Youth, as well the Student
consequences, increasing suicidal tendency among adolescents; major Police Cadets Program.
emotional, psychological and behavioural crisis; destructive utilisation
of ICT; indulging in violent criminal activities: rape, murder, robbery
etc.; and tendency for religious and ideological radicalisation that are
5 Three days course on Psychosocial Conducted in cooperation with Members of SJPU constituted
Care for Children in Conflict with NIMHANS, Bangalore under JJ act, 2,000 attended poisoning the minds of our youth. The youth needs to be influenced
the Law towards Indian and moral values of spiritualism, universal love, non- “You cannot resist an idea whose time has come” – Viktor Hugo
violence, and tolerance, and is taking every step in this direction.
It is the time of SPC, it is the time of Indian Youth”.
SPC believes that if we fail to address the issues faced by our youngsters JAI HIND

6 One day orientation program on Held at Kerala Judicial Academy District Nodal Officers of SJPU India’s youth dividend could well become India’s burden. “My hope of the
Child Friendly approach for SJPU attended future lies in the youths of character, intelligence, renouncing all for the
members service of others, and obedient—good to themselves and the country at
large” Swami Vivekananda once urged us.

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 ONLINE FINANCIAL CRIME
There is cooling period (Cooling period, a risk mitigation measure, is the
time set by the bank during which fund transfer is not allowed to a newly
added beneficiary) for funds transfer upon loading of funds into the
mobile wallet. The fund comes into the account of beneficiary only after
cooling period is over. If we receive complaint during cooling period we
are able to block and refund the fraudulent transaction.
Hence, Kerala Police Cyberdome and Reserve Bank of India (RBI),
organised a meeting comprising of Nodal Officers of Banks, Mobile
Wallets, Payment Gateways, E-commerce portals and personnel from
all district cyber cells, Hi-Tech cell and cyber PS on 25th July, 2017 in
Thiruvananthapuram.

Kerala is becoming victim to different types of online financial crime. As a part of a fraud prevention mechanism for OTP/Card payment fraud
Majority of them are victims of Nigerian lottery scam, OTP financial a WhatsApp group was created comprising of Nodal Officers of all
fraud, fake online commercial websites etc.. stakeholders of digital economy.

The majority of victims of online financial crime namely OTP fraud is In the meeting it was decided that, on receipt of complaint from a citizen
in the age group of 30-45 years. Kerala Police Cyberdome and Reserve on OTP fraud at district cyber cell, a WhatsApp message having details
Bank of India, regional office, Thiruvananthapuram organised meeting is immediately sent to respective Nodal Officer with request to freeze
to discuss on mitigating financial cybercrime. the fraudulent transaction as soon as possible thus preventing fund
Kerala Police Cyberdome and RBI worked together to create a transfer. Legal formalities are followed as usual and communicated to
preventive mechanism to stop banking financial crimes. the Nodal Officers in due course.

Fraudsters used e-commerce sites to purchase goods online with During the last two weeks of operation, this collaborative and
cheated funds. Police was able to block the transaction and refund the coordinated effort was able to stop and refund fraudulent transfer
amount to the victims. In some cases, funds were transferred to bank worth Rs. 1,34,870/-.
accounts and withdrawn from ATM. In some cases, partial refund of
money was achieved. Citizens are requested to immediately inform concerned district cyber
cell. However, Banks are also providing mobile apps for activation or
On revealing card details and OTP, fraudsters transfer fund from bank deactivation of debit card for different types of services like ATMs,
account to mobile wallet and from mobile wallet to bank account or point-of-sale (PoS) terminals, e-commerce transaction, domestic and
another mobile wallet, thereby increasing the financial trail/ fund flow. international usage, which act as deterrent against OTP fraud.

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 02

CHAPTER
LAW & ORDER

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 CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES ACTION AGAINST STREET CRIME

Day/ Night beats/ Patrols - 2018 OFFENCE KSGD KNR WYD KKD RL KKD CITY RANGE

Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det
KSGD KNR WYD KKD RL KKD CITY RANGE
Dacoity 4 4 8 7 1 1 4 2 5 4 22 18
Avg. No. of Day Beats 21900 3616 4238 3917 8934 42605
Robbery 29 16 59 46 12 11 25 14 77 46 202 133
Avg. No. of Night Beats 13468 3856 5019 7455 5375 35173
Vehicle Theft 49 11 58 26 25 16 46 19 92 27 270 99
Avg. No. of Foot Patrols 6156 1186 1047 1684 4240 14313
Snatching 8 2 25 16 0 0 15 10 41 18 89 46
Avg. No. of M/Cycle Patrols 43740 1864 501 430 4643 51178
Cases under 12 3 12 9 5 5 25 14 26 15 80 46
Avg. No. of Jeep Patrols 11340 5876 5745 7815 6267 37043 PDPP Act
Special Patrols like Pink Patrol 235 692 5 0 730 1662 Others 2 2 0 0 0 0 66 31 0 0 68 33
No. of Picket Posts 14 1498 225 6 2491
DECLINE IN BURGLARY AND HOUSE BREAKING CASES
Prevention of Crime is one of the most important duties and 4) Frequent raids and searches at places where anti-social activities
responsibilities of police. It is the bounden duty of all police personnel such as gambling, spurious liquor sale and storage, lottery gambling OFFENCE KSGD KNR WYD KKD RL KKD CITY RANGE
to prevent crime in their vicinity. Various methods are being used for and counterfeiting, based on information collected from the field by
this purpose. police personnel. Arms & explosive raids are also conducted with the Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det
aid of BDDS team and Dog Squad.
1) Regular vehicle patrolling during day and night is being conducted HB theft by Day 20 6 31 10 16 9 34 17 39 15 142 55
to prevent the movement of contrabands, criminals, antisocials, 5) All the petitions received in the police station are being properly HB theft by Night 62 10 105 41 61 30 103 27 92 43 421 157
ex-convicts etc.. It helps to prevent property crimes. Through GPS attended by the SHOs themselves and dispose the same after proper
Tracking system vehicle patrolling is also monitored. enquiry and action to prevent crime against persons. Petitions are
being entered through CCTNS as well as THUNA. SYSTEMATIC ACTION AGAINST CRIMINALS
2) Regular checking of bad characters and cross verification of their
complicities and antecedents are being done. 6) Wide publicity is being given to neighbourhood watch system in the Action under KAAPA
Janamaithri program.
3) Collection of intelligence by police personnel – PS jurisdiction divided SL. No. TOPIC KSGD KNR WYD KKD RL KKD CITY RANGE
into beats. 7) Action u/s 107,109,110 CrPC is being taken against those deserved.
1 Total no. proposals U/s 3 submitted to District Collector 2 Nil Nil 1 2 5
ACTION UNDER ARMS ACT - 2018 2 Total no. of proposals returned by the District Collector Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

KSGD KNR WYD KKD RL KKD CITY RANGE 3 Total no. cases in which Detention Order received 2 Nil Nil 1 2 5

No. of cases reported under Arms Act 3 20 7 13 2 45 4 Total no. of proposals pending with District Collector Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

No. of licensed arms 874 508 31 360 0 1323 5 Total no. of arrests made so far 2 1* Nil 1 2 6

6 Total no. of absconding cases Ni Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

No. of unlicensed arms seized 1 1 2 3 2 9
7 Total no. of cases in which detainees released/
detention period expired 1 Nil Nil 1 1 Revoke) 3
Instructions has been given to all DPCs to conduct surprise checking misuse of licensed arms. Raids and searches were regularly conducted
of licensed arms, licensees premises and verify so as to prevent the for the detection of illicit country-made arms. 8 Total no. of persons now under custody Nil 1 Nil Nil 1 2

ACTION AGAINST ORGANISED CRIME 9 Total no. of proposals U/s 15 forwarded to IGP 4 3 Nil Nil Nil 7

TYPE OF CRIME KSGD KNR WYD KKD RL KKD CITY 10 Total no. of notice issued U/s 15 4 Nil Nil Nil Nil 4

Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det Rep Det 11 Restriction orders issued u/s 15 confirmed 3 Nil Nil Nil Nil 3

Theft Nill Nill Nill Nill Nill Nill 3 3 Nill Nill 12 Restriction u/s 15 dropped/ returned Nil 2 Nil Nil Nil 2

13 Proposals pending with IGP TSR Range Nil 1 Nil Nil Nil 1

Initiation of 107/109/110/151 CrPC against deserving persons

SEPARATION OF INVESTIGATION AND LAW & ORDER

Kasaragod: Presently 8 police stations in the district are having IP Kannur: Public expects better service, and for achieving the same,
SHOs i.e Kumbla, Adhur, Kasaragod, Vidyanagar, Bekal, Hosdurg, professional policing work is to be undertaken. To fulfil the expectations
Nileshwar and Vellarikundu. In these police stations 2 Sub Inspectors of the public, SMART POLICING plan is scheduled and intended for
were assigned charge of crime investigation and law and order on an delivering better service to the public in certain customary police
experimental basis. After implementing IP SHOs system in all police activity. Policing should be enhanced in an emerging global world, police
stations this can be achieved by posting 2 SIs assigned separate must act according to the changes. Separation of investigation and law
charges. and order in police stations is effective up to some extent. It may be

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 better & effective if IPSHOs are posted in all other remaining police system is not effective due to non-availability of sufficient number of ∙ children, senior citizens in colonies as a part of ‘Colony Visit’. established a library and reading room for the visitors and screening
stations as supervisory officers who can control working efficiency & SIs and police personnel. of awareness-creating videos on law enforcement, among others.
capacity of both investigation and law and order duties assigned to ∙ Janamaithri Police – Humanitarian and good Samaritan acts. Attempts have also been made by the station personnel to give people
particular officers such as SI of Police Investigation & SI of Police - Law Kozhikode Rural: Separate wings are properly functioning in most of Janamaithri Police gave 70 year old Janaki Amma to close her bank involved in offences, book-reading and appreciation assignments as a
& Order. It is suggested that required strength and office should be the police stations in Kozhikode Rural. debits in a ceremony at Kanhangad. She was taken back to her home correctional measure.
provided to Investigation Teams in all police stations within the district. by Women Beat Officers.
Kozhikode City: Two separate wings are effectively functional in ∙ Construction of House by Kannapuram Police: Kannapuram
Wayanad: Investigation and law & order were separated in 6 police Kozhikode City in all police stations. ∙ Self defence training to Ministerial Staff. police took the initiative to construct a new house with the help
stations in the district where Inspectors are posted as SHOs. The of the public under the Janamaithri Suraksha project by seeing the
∙ District Police Chief gave appreciation to Mr. Sathar who daily helped distressful condition of a woman named Mercy living with her
CYBER AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS CONDUCTED passengers from Railway Station to Bus Stand in night hours, free of cost. daughter Maneesha in her decrepit house with leaking roof and
insecure doors and windows at Cherukunnu Grama Panchayath.
∙ Arranged daily free Yoga classes at AR Camp, Kasaragod to police District Police Chief G. Siva Vikram handed over the house to
NO. OF NO. OF PERSONS ATTENDED TRAINING
REMARK personnel and public. Mercy on 8.12.2017. Police also found a groom for Maneesha who
DISTRICT PROGRAMMES
ORGANISED was abandoned by her father at her young age and her marriage was
POLICE PUBLIC
∙ With active participation, police and public cleaned coastal areas conducted under the auspicious of police and public.
lead by Dr. Srinivas A. IPS, Kasaragod.
KSGD 98 200 10600 ∙ Awareness Classes at Chakkarakkal PS: Awareness classes
∙ Police - Public friendly football match promoting peace and on various subjects on different areas was conducted i.e. traffic
KNR 32 190 2750
communal harmony at Mogral. DPC Kasaragod gave trophy to winners. awareness, anti-social activities, consequences, intoxicating
WYD 10 748 1029 Public including school/ drugs, self defence program for women, cyber crimes, etc.. As
college students also ∙ Ifthar celebrations with different communities – a good effort by part of innovating methods of policing in the station limits, effective
District Police promoting communal harmony in coastal areas. efforts were made to convert youth who are involved in cyber crimes
KKD RL 45 230 4800
and drug-addicts, to the right path of mainstream active life, by
KKD C 54 155 675 ∙ Cleaning own office – Swacch Bharath. convening various cultural and sports activities.

∙ Kasargod Janamaithri Police felicitated 32 fishermen who had Wayanad:

SELF DEFENCE TRAINING gone to Chalakudy for rescue operations in the recent flood. Also
felicitated various clubs, NGOs who participated in various relief work. ∙ Opening of ‘Vayana Muri’ in tribal colonies.
NO. OF NO. OF PERSONS ATTENDED TRAINING
REMARK
DISTRICT PROGRAMMES ∙ A Traffic Awareness Film, VEGAM, created by District Police
ORGANISED ∙ Net patrolling to prevent online crimes.
POLICE PUBLIC Kasaragod shown in various locations of this district.
∙ Colony visits and other related activities.
KSGD 141 58 9742 CYBER AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS CONDUCTED
KNR 71 50 16100 ∙ Participation of reconstruction activities in flood affected areas.
Kannur:
WYD 55 15 3634 ∙ Rescue operations during the flood.
∙ Akshayapathram: A new Community Police initiative named POLICE
KKD RL 124 45 41000 Public including school/
AKSHAYAPATHRAM was launched in Kannur Town by DySP Kannur
college students also Kozhikode Rural:
with the motto ‘Hunger Free Kannur Town’. Along with this, efforts
KKD C 28 80 5720 were made to rehabilitate the beggars in the town through various
∙ Kozhikode Rural Police in the first of its kind released 2 video albums
charity institutions in and around Kannur town. Several of those
this year on relevant subjects.
who are found continuously depending on Akshayapathram were
COMMUNITY POLICING SCHEMES rehabilitated in this way.
∙ “ ATHIJEEVANAM – NAVA KERALAM“ – In the aftermath of
devastating floods, as an inspiration to thousands in their effort
NO. OF HOUSES NO. OF ∙ Sunday Clinic: The service of Specialist Doctors on Sundays was not
JANAMAITHRI to rebuild Kerala, video album was released. It was penned by DySP
DISTRICT BEATS
VISITED (EXCLUDING PROGRAMMES REMARK available in Kannur. Since Kannur Town Police Station is a model
2ND VISITS) CONDUCTED Narcotic Cell Sri. Aswakumar and professionals were roped in to fine
police station under the Children and Police (CAP) project and
tune the album.
understanding unavailability of paediatricians on Sundays and the
KSGD 313889 Awareness class 141
Public Meeting 146 difficulty of many children who are in need of medical attention, first
∙ “SMRITHI GEETHAM” – On the occasion of Police Commemoration
time in the history of Kerala Police, probably first time in India, a
Day, October 28, video album citing the sacrifices made by police
KNR 26624 489463 415 paediatric clinic was started in Kannur Town police station with the
were brought out. Compared to the previous venture, this
help of Indian Academy of Paediatricians. At present, an average
WYD 5902 107421 235 was brought out in much larger canvas with renowned Musician
of 50 paediatric checkups/ treatments are being given on all
Vidyadharan Master, Playback Singer Kollam Ajith, Film Director
KKD RL 9744 415971 36 Sundays from Kannur Town police station, free of cost.
Tejas Perumanna etc. helping us in the noble venture, again written
KKD C 80 121605 236 by DySP Aswakumar and produced by District Police.
∙ Library for Public at Valapattanam PS: A library for the public was
started in the police station compound with a view to enhance
∙ Service Adalaths were revamped with fixed agenda, follow up and
Janamaithri beat system carried out in all police station limits in Kannur range. As beat policing is the main backbone of policing, beat police the reading habit of common people and students. Further,
monthly meetings involving station and unit writers, DPO staff
officers visit the entire beat areas and obtain information and develop a surveillance and protective system within their beat areas. Valapattanam police station in the subdivision has figured in the list
etc. and their grievances were addressed in time bound manner and
of top 10 police stations in the country.
yielded positive results.
OTHER NEW INITIATIVES, HUMANITARIAN AND GOOD ∙ Distributing leaflet, ‘Sthree Surksha” to all women in the society by
SAMARITAN ACTS Janamaithri Police. ∙ CCTV Cameras Installed in City PS limit: As a security measure
∙ CCTV coverage across the unit was significantly increased with
to avert the presence of unwanted elements and traffic offenders,
Kasaragod: ∙ Janamaithri Police as a part of ‘Road Suraksha Project’ Distributing Atholy, Vadakara, Nadapuram, Balussery getting live feeds to their
Kannur City Police installed 40 cameras in all the nooks and corners
Leaflet ‘Sthree Surksha” to all women in the society. PS and other stations like Perambra, Quialndy, Koduvally, Edachery
of the jurisdiction with the help of general public as well as police.
∙ As a part of ANNAM project implemented by Kasaragod Police about to follow suit.
Station Janamaithri Project distributing food to underprivileged people. ∙ Janamaithri Police enquiring about the issues of women and ∙ ∙ Library for Public at Chakkarakkal PS: Chakkarakkal police

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 ∙ Gala Quiz Competition was organised for school children, keeping along the roads. This includes the following steps: identifying the black SIGNIFICANT DETECTIONS and eventually the vital evidence were collected. By investigating in
police as the underlying theme in collaboration with Professional spots, study the problems (diagnosis) at each spot, design suitable neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka finally three main
Quizzing Groups and DPC becoming the Quiz Master. countermeasures, estimate their effects, set priorities, implement, Kasaragod: accused were arrested and lion’s share of property was recovered.
and finally, follow up and evaluate the results. From this gang other similar jewellery thefts in neighbouring districts
∙ Handing over houses to underprivileged and differently abled people ∙ Kasaragod PS Cr.No1011/12 U/s 57 KP Act altered in to Sec.302,109,201 were also solved. This was a shot in the arm for Kerala Police in
A manual in this regard has been created in Kozhikode City. All the r/w 34 IPC - The case in brief is that one Muhammed Kunhi was found
with the active involvement of society and leadership provided by police. general and Kozhikode Rural police in particular.
black spots in the city were marked and the manual is updated over missing prior 8 months on reported date on 21.08.2012 . The case was
time to help reduction of accident rate. Awareness and a slight fear transferred to DCRB as per the order No. D1/13826/14 G dtd 12.04.2014
∙ Kuttiyadi PS and Thamarassery PS embarked on a new role by ∙ Koduvally PS, Cr.No. 173/18 u/s 457, 380, 461 IPC, reported on 18.05.18
about accident in public was experienced by marking the black spots of DPC Kasaragod. Sri. Jaison K. Abraham took up the investigation
taking the sheet anchor role in providing newly built houses for at 10.47 hrs. Brief of the case is that in between 18.30 hrs on 17.05.18
in yellow and red colour. on 12.02.2018. Investigation conducted revealed that one Muhammed
2 truly deserving families in their limits. Active involvement of the and 08.30 hrs on 18.05.18, somebody entered in to the Silsila Jewellery
community were seen in these cases. Systematic work to follow up the effects of different countermeasures Kunhi was murdered by A1) Smt. Sakkeena as abetted by A2) Sri. N.A. Shop at Koduvally by breaking the rear side wall and stole 2.8 kg gold
and to compile material about different accident cost components has Ummar. The body was disposed of in Chandragiri river by A1 with the ornaments, 3 kg silver and 2.5 lakhs currencies which was kept in the
∙ Two girls were adopted by Balussery PS and they have been acting been started in the city. help of her son. He was murdered in the month of March 2012. The locker all worth Rs. 85,00,000/- etc. facts. In this case four accused
as their guardians. These girls who were staring at life with anxiety exact date of the incident is yet to be confirmed. On the basis of the were arrested from Sahibganj and they were natives of Sahibganj,
∙ Elathur Janamaithri Police found an old aged woman named Mythili
are now breathing a sigh of relief. evidence collected during the course of investigation A1 and A2 were Jharkhand and major part of property were recovered.
from her home at Koodathumpoyil who was surviving alone in her
arrested and the CCL was apprehended on 27.10.18. Requisition for
home, she was bedridden and in a partially unconscious stage
∙ Anantharam Aani, stage drama conceptualised by Women Cell making the CCL approval in this case is pending with Hon’ble Chief
without food for days. She was shifted to Sneha Bhavan, Puthiyangadi by ∙ Rural Police have also done significantly well in NDPS cases too with
Kozhikode Rural with officers themselves playing different Judicial Magistrate Kasaragod. a catch of 50 kg in one instance in Mukkam PS being the biggest of
the police.
characters scaled new heights and had a lasting impact especially the lot, among other, detection of ganja as well as synthetic drugs.
∙ Elathur Janamaithri Police with the co-operation of CMM Higher ∙ Kasaragod PS Cr. No.858/18 U/s 174 Crpc altered into sec.302 IPC.
among women. It has helped in multiple levels; giving awareness,
Secondary School, constructed a house for the family of Sri. Ozhukil Reported on 20.12.2018 at 09.00 hrs from Chalaraod, in Kasaba Kozhikode City:
making women emboldened and aptly projecting the motto of Kerala
Sunil Kumar, Annassery who committed suicide. The key of the Village. The complainant Muhammed Shafeek C.A S/o Abdul Sathar,
Police, “Mrudu Bhave, Drida Krithye“.
newly constructed house was handed over to the family by the age - 29/18, Chala Road, Vidyanagar, The case in brief is that on ∙ Town PS Cr. No. 534/18 u/s 302 r/w 34 IPC (Panniyankara PS Cr.No.
District Police Chief. 20.12.2018 at 09.00 hrs one female dead body age about 25 years 362/18 u/s 57 of KP Act altered to 302 r/w 34 IPC)
∙ In one of the worst floods Kerala has seen in the recent past in which
Kozhikode Rural district was also affected, policemen rose up to was found in rental quarters at Chala Road etc.. During the course
∙ Conducted Blood Donation Camp in connection with Brief of the case is that the accused persons murdered one Sudheer
their duties and discharged them to their fullest of potential. In of the investigation Sec. altered into 302 IPC as per the postmortem
Commemoration Day with the cooperation of Blood Bank, Medical Babu @ Cheruth and hid the the body near abandoned railway
general Kerala Police became the messiah of the people of Kerala findings are consistent with death due to blunt violence sustained to
College, Kozhikode. quarters. Initially the case was registered at Panniyankara PS for a
during these times. the chest and head. The accused Chandru was arrested. The reason
∙ Conducted Ayurveda Medical Camp for families in the coastal area for pendency waiting for chemical analysis report from RFSL, to be man missing. Investigation squad including SI Ranjith and the crime
on 05.12.2018 with the cooperation of Dist. Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, verified the address of the deceased and accused. squad team as a result of thorough investigation got a lead about
Kozhikode City:
Kozhikode and around 200 persons attended the camp. the involvement of an ex-convict recently released from jail. They
Traffic Black Spot Project Wayanad : nabbed Noufal, S/o Azeez and further investigation revealed that the
One of the most cost-effective road safety interventions is to eliminate ∙ Massive rehabilitation efforts were taken by the city Police to help missing person was killed. Noufal and his friend Muhammed Ansar
∙ Detection of double murder case within Vellamunda PS
so-called black spots, that is, to remedy accident-prone locations flood hit victims. both were arrested IP SHO Umesh A. and the Valayar Police team has
Vellamunda PS Cr.No.209/18 u/s 302, 449, 397 IPC done earnest efforts to locate and arrest the accused.
∙ Dacoity case in Thirunelly PS.
Thirunelly PS Cr.No. No. 385/18 U/S 395 IPC
Kozhikode Rural:
∙ Koyilandy Police Station Cr. No. 1076/17, U/s 57 of KP Act Alt. in to 174
Crpc and Alt. in to 302 IPC, case was reported on 08.11.17 at 10.38
hrs. Brief of the case is that the grandmother of the complainant
Ayisha age 75/17 was found missing on 07.11.17 at 17.30 hrs on the
way from her daughters house to own residence and found her dead
body on 08.11.17 at 14.00 hrs at Naduvilekandythazhe morass, paddy
field and suspected that somebody committed murder etc. facts. On
investigation it was revealed that the victim was murdered by one
juvenile and his father who helped him to conceal the murder were
arrested.

∙ Balussery Police Station in Cr. 612/18 u/s 489 (A),( C),(D) r/w 34 IPC.
Brief of the case is that on 04.12.18 at 14.20 hrs, on getting a reliable
information the complainant IP SHO Balussery, conducted a search
in a house named Manassery at Balussery, found that the accused
A1 to A3 making fake Indian Currencies. The complainant arrested all
the accused and seized machinery and other equipments used for
making fake currencies etc. facts.

∙ Nadapuram PS Cr.No. 539/18 u/s 457, 380, 461 IPC, reported on

04.12.2018. Brief of the case is that in between 03.12.18 at 20.00
hrs to 04.12.18 at 09.30 hrs somebody entered into Rinsy Jewellery
at Kallachi by drilling the wall and committed theft of 1.75 kg gold
ornaments, 6 kg silver ornaments and Rs.3,50,000/- etc. facts. The
case was a challenge to the district Police. There were no evidences
or clues like CCTV footage in the shop or nearby areas etc. to start
with. From a truly blind spot police started investigating putting
bits and pieces together. It would not be an exaggeration to say
that the team under SI Nadapuram searched every nook and corner

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 WELFARE ACTIVITIES FOR POLICE PERSONNEL

NO. OF
DISTRICT PROGRAMMES REMARK
ORGANISED

KSGD Excluding Janamaithri progammes.

32
A central police canteen functioning in the District HQ,
a dry and wet canteen functioning in District AR Camp.
TA up to July 2018 (Local) and up to August 2018 of AR passed.
Medical reimbursement of Rs. 9,42,616/- given.

KNR For physical and mental rejuvenation of police personnel, a Badminton

Court was constructed in the compound of the Valapattanam police station.
Family get-together was also organised in almost all police stations within
the sub division limit. A health check up camp was conducted for police
personnel under the auspices of Kerala Police Association during the month
of December.

With regard to welfare activities, Yoga classes were organised in all police
stations on weekly basis and proper classes under professional Yoga
teachers were imparted for making police personnel more healthy and
active with an aim to minimise mental stress.

WYD 10

KKD RL
Medical and health camps were organised for police personnel

Cycle rally involving DPC, DYSPs and SHOs

Grievance cell in DPO monitored daily by DYSP Admin.

Blood Donation Camps involving NGOs

KKD CITY 34

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CHAPTER
CRIME BRANCH

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 domains. The special team meant for watching online piracy displayed that this money has been collected through illegal means.
ORGANISATION OF CRIME BRANCH tireless and sincere efforts and got a lead to an advertising agency
named ‘Adacts’ which was located in Gurgaon, Haryana. After the The arrested accused namely Karthi K., age 24, S/o Kumar, 141-A, Road
Crime Branch is the specialised investigation wing of Kerala Police grave crimes in the State and initiating measures for their control as domain details of the pirated site Tamilrockers was obtained, the team Street, Ottampattu, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu (Villupuram Axis Bank
which investigates cases that are entrusted to it by the State Police found necessary proceeded to Haryana and collected sufficient evidence including the A/c No.913010046255554, PAN-CVPPK4349N) Prabhu M., age 24, S/o
Chief or the Government or the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala. They bank account details of the admin of “Tamilrockers”, who is the first Munusamy,3/193, Pillayar Kovil Street, Gingeet Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
investigate sensational crime or complicated and serious offences • Investigation of specialised or professional crime such as:- accused. In the meantime, DVD rockers details, including financial (Villupuram Axis Bank A/c No 914010015651186), Suresh B., age 24, S/o
which have statewide ramifications or which are undetected or which transactions were also collected. After analysing the details so collected Bobalan, 1/18-A, Middle Street, Karai P.O., Gingeet Villupuram, Tamil
the local police are not able to investigate properly for want of time or • Those of exceptional difficulty or importance and after obtaining the sanction from DGP, Crimes Office the entire Nadu (Villupuram ICICI Bank A/c No 191101501054), Johnson P., age 30,
skill. Crime Branch is under the general control of SPC and it is headed Anti Piracy Cell team was divided into three groups and proceeded to S/o Puthumai, House no. 2/64, North street, V.K Pudur, Mariyathaipuram,
• Those which, from the nature of their notifications, cannot be
by ADGP (Crimes). The classes of crimes to be investigated by the Crime Villupuram and Tenkasi. On 14.03.2018 the main admins of Tamilrockers Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu (Tenkasi ICICI Bank A/c No 612901512404), Mariya
dealt with by local officers within their jurisdiction or without
Branch is described in PSO, Vol-III, Rule 703. Likewise functions of and DVD rockers were arrested by the team. On going through the Jagan P., age 22, S/o Puthumai House no. 2/64, North Street, V. K. Pudur,
the co-operation of other officers at a distance working under a
Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department are given in Rule 699 financial dealings by the culprits, it came to light that lakhs and crores of Mariyathaipuram, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
common direction
of the PSO. They are as follows: rupees were transacted through the accounts of the accused. Also, the
• Those of an organised nature, extending over two or more districts accused have more bank accounts in various places in India and they are It was also learned that arrested/ accused are involved in more pending
• The collection, collation and dissemination of intelligence regarding indulging in financial fraud also. The accused have no specified job or piracy cases registered in Tamil Nadu.
crimes and criminals having an inter-state or inter-district interest • Those types of crime which are ordered to be taken up by the CID any other registered firms or other business legally. Hence it was clear

• Study of the general trend of specialised, professional and other

ECONOMIC OFFENCES WING (EOW) PRESENT STRUCTURE AND

Economic Offences Wing of CB CID was also created in 2009 vide FUNCTIONING OF CRIME BRANCH
Government order (Ms) No.181/09/Home dated 17/11/2009. This wing
investigates various types of frauds that result in wrongful gain to the AFTER THE REORGANISATION FROM
offender(s) and wrongful loss to the victim(s), which are offences under
Indian Penal Code and under various Special Acts that cover specific
1/11/2018
economic offences. The common types of cases investigated with their The decision to reorganise the Crime Branch was to bring the
numbers in 2018 are: organisation into a well-organised system for delivering effective
administration, convenience of functioning, smooth supervision and
for conducting fruitful investigation through innovative investigation
ECONOMIC CRIMES REGISTERED IN CRIME skills and techniques which is highly essential.
BRANCH FOR THE YEAR-2018
In the new organisational setup the CB CID is renamed as Crime Branch
Sl. Economic Crimes Number of which is headed by ADGP (Crime Branch) through the pursuance of the
No. Cases order GO (MS) No. 162/2018/Home dated 11/10/2018.

Three posts of crime Range Inspector Generals of Police have been

1 Vehicle Registration Tax Evasion - Cases 10 maintained as IGP Trivandrum Range, IGP Ernakulum Range and IGP
2 Investment frauds by Bogus Companies 1 Kozhikode Range. For assisting the IGPs, 3 DySPs were also appointed
under IGP.
3 Cheating in Real Estate Transactions 5
4 Job Rackets 4 Supervision of crimes comes under the Economic Offence Wing,
Organised Crime Wing and Hurt and Homicide Wing in the Crime Branch.
5 Land Grabbing 1 These are headed by SPs and in investigation the SP is assisted by DYSP
6 Insurance Fraud 57 Squads including Detective Inspectors, Detective Sub Inspectors and
subordinate Police Personnel.
7 Visa Cheating 4
8 Offences and Forgery, Cheating by NBFC etc./ 122 Four Central Units (CU-I, CU-II, CU-III and CU-IV) were also constituted
for the investigation of controversial, sophisticated and critically grave
Individuals crime cases. Each Central Unit is headed by each SP. Hence 16 SPs are
9 Corruption and Bribery of Public Servant 3 appointed including SP HQ for the overall supervision of the Revenue
District Crime Branch Units and the Central Units.
10 Fraudulent Bankruptcy 1
11 Money Chain 2 The Special Units such as Anti-Piracy Cell, STATS and ISIT were merged
into Crime Branch and have their head units at Thiruvananthapuram,
12 Cheating to Government Exchequer 1 Ernakulum and Kozhikode respectively.
13 Counterfeit 2
14 Copy Right Act 1 GOOD WORK OF CRIME BRANCH – 2018
15 Visa Cheating 1 TAMILROCKERS – COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CASE
16 Fraud Committed by Chit Fund 12
The two cases that garnered media attention are 153/CR/APC/16 (Piracy
17 Online Fraud 24 of Malayalam movie ”Pulimurugan”) and 244/CR/APC/17(“Ramaleela”) U/s
420, 34 IPC 51 r/w 63 of Copyright Act sec 43 r/w 66 of IT Act. Both the
Total 251
movies were pirated and uploaded on Tamilrockers site in different

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 SOCIAL MEDIA ABUSE – WHATSAPP HARTHAL CASE The statement of the complainant was recorded by Sub Inspector K.G. Inspite of questioning 716 witnesses, subjecting 7 suspects for
Baby and he conducted the initial investigation. The ownership of KL- Polygraph test, examining fingerprints of 600 and footprints of 25 CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE BUREAU (CIB)
Crime.15/2018 (Direct case)
44-G-240 Benz Car in which the accused and the survivor along with the persons and conducting cyber investigation by analysing Call Data The Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB) is concerned with collection of
U/s 153,153 A,117,12(B) of IPC
mother of the survivor came to the theatre was identified. The accused Reports of thousands of people the case remained undetected raising various crime data to be delivered to the National Crime Records Bureau-
Moideenkutty who absconded soon after the registration of the case serious allegations against the Investigating Officers and eroding MHA New Delhi, PHQ and to the various Government Departments. CIB
The accused persons with the intention of promoting enmity between
was taken into police custody from Shornur with the help of Call Data people’s faith in the law enforcement agencies. has been assigned with the work of conducting monthly crime review
different religions, conspired and created WhatsApp groups named ‘
Record analysis. The survivor and the mother of the survivor were meetings of all Police Districts including CB CID units to Kerala. The
Justice for Sisters’ and ‘Voice of youth’. Then they proclaimed a Harthal
identified after questioning the person. Subsequently the statement Reviewing the progress of investigation, a Special Investigation Team LAI wing equipped to furnish reports on submission/questions of State
on 16.04.18 on the rape and murder of a Kashmiri girl and created
of the survivor was recorded by women police officer which revealed was constituted under S. Sreejith I.P.S., Inspector General of Police Assembly, Lower House and Upper House of the Parliament also comes
messages forwarded to other WhatsApp groups. The Crime Branch
sexual assault upon the girl by the accused. She was subjected to (Crimes Branch), Thiruvananthapuram Range. Soon after the formation under this wing.
Kerala commenced the investigation on 22.04.2018. After an effective
medical examination. The statement of the survivor U/s 164 CrPC was of Special Investigation Team the investigation of this case was taken
investigation the Crime Branch arrested 5 accused on 25.04.2018 and
recorded and was produced before CWC. CWC ordered to shift the over by them on 14.09.2017. Camping near the place of occurrence the
27.04.2018 and averted the probable communal outbreak.
survivor to Nirbhaya Centre, Manjeri since the offence was committed team members conducted meticulous investigation by interacting with STATISTICAL WING
with the connivance of the mother of the survivor. The accused, local people gaining their full confidence and support which enabled
INSURANCE FRAUD CASE The Statistical Wing of the State Crime Records Bureau is under the
Moideenkutty K., aged 60/18, S/o Yoosaf, KangunnathuVeedu, Thrithala them to get certain clues. Developing the above clues with the help of
Phenomenal Health Care Pvt. Ltd administrative control of the Superintendent of Police, SCRB. This wing
P.O., was arrested at 23.15 hrs. on the same day. scientific investigation the SIT could almost identify the accused Sajith
is headed by a Statistical Officer. A Statistical Assistant and two Police
who was staying nearly 1 km away from the place of occurrence. At that
The gist of the case is that the company, M/s Phenomenal Health Computer Operators are attached to this wing. This wing is the nodal
Subsequently the investigation of the case was taken over by Sri time the suspect was absconding and learnt to have reached abroad. In
Care Pvt. Ltd., registered under the Companies act 1956, functioning unit of assimilation and dissemination of annual crime data related to
Shaju Vargheese DySP, DCRB from 13.05.2018 as per the order of DPC a well planned and a tactical move the SIT could bring the suspect Sajith
in Chalakkudy with its Head Office in Mumbai, cheated customers/ the State.
Malappuram. The investigation revealed that the accused sexually to Kerala and successfully arrest him on 24.12.2017. The accused Sajith,
subscribers by criminal misappropriation. Amounts were collected assaulted then survivor with the knowledge and support of Shameera, aged 37, S/o Sasi, Peedikaparambil House, Valiyakuzhimuri, Cheppad,
from customers by offering them repayment on the amount deposited Statistical data regarding offences committed against SC/ST, cases
aged 34, W/o Noushad, Kuyilangattil House, Thrithala, the mother of Muttom, Karthikappally Thaluk, Alappuzha was produced before the
after 9 years with cent percentage increase in addition to an incentive registered under PCR & PA Act, annual data for “Crime in India” published
the survivor. She did nothing for the care and the protection of the girl. Judicial First Class Magistrate Court No. 1, Harippad on 25.12.2017 and
of policy oriented insurance covering accident cum other illnesses. by the NCRB (Government of India), annual data for “Accidental Deaths
Hence she was added as an accused and was arrested on 13.05.2018. remanded to judicial custody.
Unfortunately, the company was wound up without repaying the deposit. and Suicide in India” published by the NCRB (Government of India), data
Sec 5(1)(m) r/w 6, 9(m)r/w 10, 16 r/w 17 of POCSO act 2012, Sec 75 of
The company also had branches in Chalakkudy, Perinthalmanna, Aluva, for “Economic Review” the publication of Planning Board were some of
Juvenile Justice care and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences The detection and the arrest of the accused in this case could gain great
Kothamangalam, Palakkad and Ernakulam. In this connection 102 the major works done by the cell.
act and Sec 376(2) (I) r/w 375(b), 354 IPC were added in place of the public support elevating the image of the Police Force in the State.
cases are being investigated by the Crime Branch. After taking over the original sections.
investigation, the Crime Branch has arrested two accused from Mumbai PHOTOGRAPHIC UNIT
on 21.02.2018. The CCTV visuals were seized during the investigation. The car used
by the accused No. 1 to transport the survivor to the theatre and back
FINGER PRINT BUREAU It is concerned with photographing important SOCs, photographing of
ONLINE FRAUD CASE chance prints from SOCs, photographing fingerprints from documents,
was seized. Besides, statement of the important witnesses were also The Kerala State Finger Print Bureau is the Scientific Investigation wing
and photographing / video coverage of L&O issues, photographing of
ONLINE CHEATING OF 40 LAKHS recorded U/s 164 CrPC. of the Kerala Police helping various investigative agencies of the Police
criminals, photographing of important official functions etc..
Crime – 265/CR/2017, 266/CR/2017 Force in the investigation of crimes. The service of Kerala State Finger
The investigation of the case was taken over by CB CID from 06.06.2018. Print Bureau is also utilised by CBI, NIA, Interpol and other State Police
On 31.07.2018 by exhibiting proficient investigation skills, the Crime The analysis of call data revealed that accused No. 1 and 2 used to Forces. Its headquarters is in Thiruvananthapuram. POLICE COMPUTER CENTRE
Branch apprehended the prime accused Subo Adhikari with the help contact over phone and they went to the theatre as a pre-decided plan.
The kinds of work assigned to the Police Computer Centre are:
of the Bengal Police for online cheating to the tune of Rs. 40/- Lakhs. They had several calls in between before their meeting. The forensic Kerala State Finger Print Bureau is headed by a Director and it
The modus operandi through which they executed the cheating was examination of the CCTV visuals proved that the accused and the functions directly under the Director General of Police, State Crime
survivor in the case are the same who appears in the CCTV visuals. Records Bureau. The Bureau has the State Finger Print Bureau in • To undertake expansion of process of computerisation to different
by hacking the online account by submitting forged duplicate mobile
Thiruvananthapuram and units in 19 districts called Single Digit Finger areas of police work
address documents. They looted the amount and diverted it to
fraudulent accounts of 15 different banks in Mumbai and Kolkata. After collecting all the other evidences the case was charged on Print Bureaux. It has one crime branch unit and one Tester Inspector
13.08.2018 and the Court accepted it as SC 651/2018. The case is pending as senior instructor (finger prints) at Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur. • Maintain and set out modernisation requirements for the existing
EDAPPAL SEX SCANDAL CASE trial before the Hon’ble Addl. District and Sessions Judge Manjery. infrastructure at Police Computer Centre, DCRBs and other units

Crime No: 154/CR/STATS/TVM/2018 STATE CRIME RECORDS BUREAU (SCRB) • Identify training requirements and impart computer training
(Cr:103/2018 of Changaramkulam.P.S)
JALAJA MURDER CASE The State Crime Records Bureau is functioning under the control of
Police Station: Changaramkulam P.S., Malappuram
Section of Law: 354(A) (1) IPC & 7 & 8 of POSCO Act 2013 CRIME No.107/CR/HHW-1/TVPM/2015 Director General of Police. The various wings working under SCRB are: • Study new technologies in CT for adopting it in Police
Date of Occurrence: 8.04.2018 1830 hrs to 21.00 hrs (CRIME No.1204/15 U/S 449, 392, 302, 201 IPC OF Computerisation Scheme
Date of report: 12.05.2018 KAREELAKULANGARA POLICE STATION, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT) • Finger Print Bureau
Place of Occurrence: arada Movies, Edappal • Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB) • To liaise with NCRB, MHA, Government of India and other State
Name of Complainant: Unni Narayanan (manager of Sarada Movies) The crime referred above was registered in Kareelakulangara Police Counter-parts in implementing systems developed commonly for all
• Statistical Wing
Name of accused: 1. Moideenkutty K., Age 60/18 S/o Yoosaf, Station on 14.08.2015 in connection with the murder of Smt. Jalaja aged States as part of standardisation of Police work (CCTNS/CIPA/CCIS,
• Photographic Unit MVCS and Talash)
Kangunnathu Veedu, Thrithala P.O. 47 yrs, W/o Suran, Barathi House, Valiyakuzhimuri, Muttom, Cheppad
(Arrested on 12-05-18 and is in judicial custody) Village and the robbery of gold ornaments weighing 7 ½ sovereign and • Police Computer Centre (ICT)
2. Shameera, aged 34 cash Rs. 30,000/-. The accused criminally trespassed in to the house • Police Telecommunication Unit • To provide technical supervision of day-to-day functions of Police
of Jalaja while she was alone there and in an attempt to outrage her • Motor Vehicle Co-ordination System (MVCS) Computer Centre, DCRBs etc.
W/o Noushad, Kuyilangattil House, Thrithla modesty the accused inflicted serious injuries on her head by using • Road Accident Information System (RSMS)
a deadly weapon and strangulated her to death as she resisted the
The case in Crime No: 154/CR/STATS/TVM/2018 was registered accused.
•
•
Talash Wing
Modus Operandi Information System (MOIS) Wing
CRIME MONITORING ROOM WING (CMR)
at Changaramkulam Police Station as Crime No: 103/2018 U/s 354 A (1)
IPC and Sec 7 & 8 of POCSO Act on 12.05.2012 on the complaint of Unni Local police investigated this case upto 08.10.2015 but could not • Gazette Wing As per the Circular No. 45/98 dtd 23-6-1998, Crime Monitoring Wing is
Narayanan who was working as Manager at Sarada Movies, Edappal. The obtain any clue about the accused. Meanwhile this case became very • Computer Maintenance Unit (CMU) Wing functioning in the State Crime Records Bureau, maintaining a data bank
brief of the allegation is that on 18.04.2018 between 18.30 hrs and 21.00 sensational and witnessed serious public agitations demanding the on various crimes registered in the State.
hrs the complainant and staff noticed through CCTV visuals that a man early detection and arrest of the accused. Hence the investigation was In each district, one District Crime Record Bureau is functioning under
aged about 55 years was committing sexual assault upon a girl aged handed over to CB CID and DySP HHW-I Alappuzha Sub Unit investigated a DySP/AC. The overall control of the DCRB comes under the Police
about 8 years during the film show in the theatre. till 07.03.2017. Chiefs of Districts/Cities.

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 able to give the list of criminals based on their modus operandi to the STATUS OF IIF DATA AS ON 2/02/2019
MOIS WING (MODUS OPERANDI investigating officers on demand, all over India. CCTNS (CRIME AND CRIMINAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM) TRACKING NETWORK AND SYSTEMS) IIF1 36,69,745

The State Crime Records Bureau introduced this software in the year
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE UNIT (CMU) Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project
IIF2 16,15,146
aims to create a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing IIF3 18,68,709
1998 as per the Circular Number 57/98. Through this software we are Maintenance and installation of computers in various police wings.
the efficiency and effective policing at all levels. This would primarily IIF4 6,48,975
involve the development of processes and systems to efficiently collect IIF5 15,23,535
and distribute information at various levels to fulfil the objective of IIF6 1,29,833
“investigation of crime and detection of criminals”. Therefore, required
IIF7 2
DOG SQUAD The details of number of dogs in possession of Kerala Police are
furnished below:
IT infrastructure needs to be built to deploy and run successfully
developed application software for CCTNS project. Missing Person 12,789
Kerala Police Dog Squad was established in 1959 with two German Unidentified Person 35
Shepherd dogs at Cantonment in Trivandrum. Slowly, Dog Squad Units SL. No. SPECIALISATION NUMBER Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) is a Mission Unidentified Dead Body 534
were started in other District Headquarters also. Since 1990 all the Mode Project conceptualised and sponsored by the Ministry of Home Unnatural Death 6,738
District Headquarters had their own units. The service rendered by Affairs (MHA) towards enhancing outcomes in Crime Investigation,
1 Sniffer 59
the Dog Squad is appreciated by officials and the public alike. The main Criminal Tracking and in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness
areas of work spans tracking of culprits in theft cases, providing VIP 2 Tracker 40 of police departments in all States/ UTs. It is proposed to achieve this
through the adoption of the principles of e-Governance and creating a
CCTNS PROJECT - KERALA
security, combing operations during bomb scares, tracking illicit drug 3 Urban Patrolling 5
trafficking etc.. nationwide networked infrastructure for supporting an ICT (Information Brief of the project. Activities in CCTNS:
4 Narcotic Detection 6 and Communication Technologies) enabled state-of-the-art policing
• Site survey
Since the launching of Dog Training School at KEPA, Thrissur, dogs and system.
5 Alcohol Detection 1
handlers are being trained from 2007. Three batches have completed • Site preparation including structured electrical and networking
training and the fourth batch is in progress. In addition, specialised 6 Infantry Patrol 5 The following services for citizens are envisaged in the CCTNS project:
• Hardware and furniture delivery
dogs trained in detecting illicit Liquor Trafficking and dogs for Airports Total 116
Security are also trained at KEPA. • Status Search for complaints, service requests and FIRs • Network connectivity through BSNL/ KSWAN
• Citizen Information regarding Missing Persons, Stolen Vehicles, • Capacity building and change management
Recovered Vehicles, Unidentified Dead Bodies and Abandoned/ • CAS customisation & implementation
Unclaimed Property
• Citizen’s Tip for user to enter the anonymous tip or information • Data digitisation & migration
about a person, object, location or incident • Data Centre and Disaster Recovery Setup
• Citizen Feedback on police services • Citizen services
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) with regards to registration of an
FIR, complaints, service requests, passport verification etc.
• Online Library to view items like State Police Manuals, Crime in PROJECT LOCATION
India, Important Judgements, Circulars and Police Standing Orders etc.
• Request Registration for Character Certificate/ Verification/ UNITS INITIAL SCOPE PRESENT SCOPE
(as on 31.03.2011)
Permission for event performance, protest or strike
• Citizen alerts through Email, SMS etc., about important incidents Police Stations 482 532
CI Office 203 9
ACHIEVEMENTS SDPO 62 66
Higher Offices (PHQ, 9 9
• Hardware Delivery - Completed for all locations
SCRB, Range, Zone) 6,48,975
• Site Preparation - Completed for all locations Commissionerates/ DPO 20 20
• Furniture Delivery - Completed for all locations FSL/ FPB 23 23
• Data Centre (DC) setup - Completed at State Data Centre in Tvm Police Control Rooms 20 20
• Disaster Recovery (DR) - Completed and replication enabled at NIC, Delhi Total 819 679
Training Centres 16 16
• GD/ FIR Live in Sites - Completed for 532 PS out of 532 PSs
• FIR Publishing - FIRs being published on the website
CITIZEN PORTAL
• IIF & other forms - IIF 2-11 and all other forms have been started
(THUNA - The Hand You Need for Assistance)
• Citizen Portal - All the 9 services are made available through THUNA
• Citizen Services - Citizen Service Module started Citizen Portal of CCTNS was officially launched by the Hon’ble Chief
Minister of Kerala on 8th May 2018. Even though the citizen portal
• Role Based Training - Completed 21,400/21,440 (100%) was available for use since December 2016 to citizens, no publicity
• Trainer’s Training - Completed for 121/121 police personnel/ officer was given for the same due to issues in functioning of CAS. The back
end CAS issues have implication on the citizen services available on
• Change Management - Completed for 852/852 police personnel/ officer THUNA. Once the issues were rectified to a feasible extent, the Citizen
• Data Digitisation - Digitised 10,22,703 (100%) records Portal which was already available on the internet to the general public
from 26th December 2016, was officially inaugurated in 2018. After
• Data Migration - Migrated 10,22,703 (100%) of the digitised data
inauguration, the FIR download provision which was a page in the
• Network Connectivity - Completed for all locations Citizen Portal was changed on a link to the Citizen Portal login page.
Publicity for the portal was also started after the inauguration.
• Help Desk - 4 resource personnel working in 24/7 shifts

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 All the services available in the Citizen Portal are: FUTURE REQUIREMENT
• Replacing the hardware supplied in 2012
1 Filing of complaints to Police Station/
higher offices • Increasing the scale of PCs/ Laptops in each PS to 10
• Specialised solution
2 Obtaining the status of a complaint
A. National Finger Print Identification System
3 Obtaining the copies of FIRs and
Accident GD B. Finger Print Enrolment Device (at Police Station level)
C. Automated Facial Recognition System may be included in ICJS
4 Details of arrested persons/ wanted
criminals D. Crime Data Analysis Software

5 Details of missing persons • Upgradation of Technology (Microsoft vs Free software)

6 Details of stolen/ recovered vehicles, • Handheld devices like palm top/ tablet for field level information capture
arms and other properties
DETAILS OF FUND RELEASED BY MHA AND ITS UTILISATION
7 Submission of requests for issue of NOCs
ALLOTMENT EXPENDI- BALANCE
ITEM (Lakha) TURE (Lakhs) (Lakhs)
8 Verification requests for servants,
employment, passport, senior citizen
registration etc.. Employment Verification, SI-TCS 3478.47 2277.83 1200.64
Character Certificate, Event/ Performance CB (Training) CDAC 41.11 84.97 43.86
request, Protest/ Strike request,
SPMC (CDAC) 93.75 71.93 21.82
Procession request, Mike sanction request
SPMU (181.25) + SPMU 379.00 242.31 136.69
9 Portal for sharing information and
enabling citizens to download required forms Gap Fund (197.75)
CB (Infrastructure) 245.00 245.00 0.00

Status of service request received through Citizen Portal Networking - BSNL 962.01 951.13 10.88
Infrastructure (CIPA 2 &3 641.32 0 641.32
Service Name THUNA Count and for 41 new PSs)

Complaint 860 Citizen Awareness 8.00 0 8.00

Fund transferred from 298.01 0 298.01
Employee Verification 59
interest accrued to
Mike Request 7,184 CCTNS by MHA STATE ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT
Event Performance 41 Total released by MHA 6146.67 3873.17 2273.50 Human trafficking is defined as the acquisition of people for the Department also regarding classifying such instances as cases of child
purpose of exploitation by using force, fraud or deception. It involves trafficking. Little is known regarding the identities of these children,
Procession Request 116 an act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring or receiving the period for which they stay in the orphanages and what happens to
a person or persons through use of force, coercion or other means for them once they go back to their states. The co-ordinated activities by
Interest accured 114.38 17.02 97.36
Protest/ Strike 15 the purpose of exploiting them. Every year, thousands of men, women the police and Social justice Department with the NGOs in the field had
State Share 930 0 930 and children fall into the hands of traffickers, in their own countries and made successful inroads in bringing down such instances in our State.
Character Certificate 2,713 outside. Kaaval is a project by the Social Justice Department and  NIMHANS for
rehabilitating the child victim after psychosocial intervention through
NOC 28 EXPECTED PAYMENTS DURING 2019- Sri. S. Sreejith IPS, Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch  is  the NGOs. A three day orientation program on psychosocial care for children
present State Nodal Officer of Anti Human Trafficking Unit, Kerala. Anti in conflict with law, under the auspices of Social Justice Department
GO-LIVE DECLARATION AND 0 & M SI-TCS 1330.17 Human Trafficking Units are functioning in all police districts with ACP/ and NIMHANS was organised at PTC & KEPA in 3 batches as part of the
CB (Training) CDAC DySP in District Crime Branch of respective districts as District Nodal Kaaval Project. The participants of the programs were DySPs in DCRB,
CCTNS Go-Live declared on 15th August 2018 by the State Police Chief
Officers and one state wide unit in Railways. Smt. Merin Joseph IPS, SP WCIs, SJPU members, DCPOs, legal cum probation officers, Social
of Kerala. As per the contract the Operation and Maintenance (O & M) SPMC (CDAC)
Railways is designated as the Assistant State  Nodal officer. During the workers etc. (SJPU as per JJ act 2000).
phase for a period of 5 years should be initiated by the System Integrator
SPMU (181.25) year 2018 a total of around 300 cases were registered in our state.
(M/s TCS Ltd.) once the Go-Live is declared. Hence the O & M phase for 5
Gap Fund (197.75) One of the biggest challenges faced by modern India today is child A four days course on “Online Crimes against children “ was organised
years for the CCTNS project is started by the System Integrator.
trafficking. In every 8 minutes, we miss out on a child. There are about under the aegis of International Centre for Missing and Exploited children
CB (Infrastructure) 72500 child missing cases all over the Country, which are untraced. In (ICMEC) during OCT 2018. Experts from INTERPOL, ICMEC, Australian
As per the MoU signed between Govt. of India and Kerala State, the O &
Networking - BSNL the light of these alarming figures, the Kerala Police attempts to involve Police & Pennsylvania police delivered lectures. Around 70 participants
M cost for 5 years to be borne by the State Government.
the community in its attempts to curb this evil. Realizing that the from the state police attended the workshop. The participants gained
Infrastructure (CIPA 2 &3 641.32
youth are the most appropriate partners in evolving an effective Anti- an understanding of investigation and victim identification techniques,
ROAD MAP and for 41 new PSs) Trafficking strategy. Anti-Human Trafficking Clubs are being launched Cyber tip line reports and how to process them.
Citizen Awareness 8.00 in various Colleges across the state. It is a novel concept, where the
• Mobile App for CCTNS citizen services student groups from Colleges will help the Police to identity human Effective measures were taken during the year 2018, to create
Fund transferred from trafficking cases and to rehabilitate the victims. The state-wide launch awareness among the general public about the nature and effects of
• Procurement of new hardware
interest accrued to of these clubs was on 06.02.2016 at Banquet Hall, High Court of Kerala human trafficking in the society and we could achieve considerable
• Bandwidth upgradation from 512 kbps to at least 2 mbps fibre with the able partnership of the Kerala Legal Services Authority. progress on the subject. Overall, the anti human trafficking work
CCTNS by MHA
• Upgradation of server/ databases undertaken by the police has made inroads into the organised nature of
Total released by MHA 1979.49 Inter State trafficking is rampant in Kerala in terms of children being crime and has created a lot of awareness regarding the same amongst
• Resolution of CAS issues by NCRB
Balance 294.01 brought into the orphanages in Kerala. There is a large scale lack of the public as well as officers investigating the same.
• Moving CCTNS to cloud environment awareness amongst the enforcement agencies and Social Justice

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 for comparison with the cells of the above MOS. The scope for proving The fake ornaments were pledged 62 times in the bank’s branch at
THE LIST OF SENSATIONAL CASES the identity through scientific methods including DNA is successful. Chenkottukonam and 5 times in the branch at Pothencode, during INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION
DETECTED IN CRIME BRANCH FOR THE On examination, it is proved that Rajendran Nair was the biological son
of Pachan Nair. CBCID Cr. 92/CR/HHW-1/2018 u/s. 174 CrPC was again
the period before 02.02.2018, and thereby committed the offence
under sections stated above.A6) Sasikala Age 56, D/o Ambujakshi,
COORDINATION TEAM
YEAR 2018 transferred to this unit for investigating the angle of murder on the
basis of the allegation by Rajendran Nair. During this investigation it is
KonathuVeedu, Near KattaikonamJn, Ayiroorpara Ward was arrested
on 10.04.2018. A7) Kusala Age 55, D/o BhargaviKunnuvilaVeedu, Near SN
The International Investigation Coordination Team (IICT) has been created
in Crime Branch, headed by the Inspector General of Police - Crimes
Crime No. 05/ CR/2018 and 13/CR/2018 also revealed that the Missing person Pachan Nair and unidentified body Public SchoolChenkottukonam was arrested on 10.04.2018 and are in (State Interpol Liaison Officer) in order to deal with various aspects of
School Kalolsavam Fake Appeal Case found at Pathanapuram PS are one and same and he committed suicide judicial custody. international investigation. This Sub unit coordinates the activities of our
by consuming a handful of furadan a poisonous substance following his law enforcement agencies (Local Police and Crime Branch) with Interpol
These cases were registered in connection with the 58th School distress in life. Hence investigation has been completed and Final report Crime No.138/CR/2017 Wing, CBI, New Delhi, in tracing the accused persons absconding/staying
Kalaolsavam and CBSE School Kalolsavam 2018-2019. The accused submitted before SDMC Kollam on 31-08-2018. Misappropriation by Public Servant in foreign countries and also in getting legal assistance from abroad in
with an intention to earn money,convinced the parents of participants the investigation of cases. Special efforts were taken in the year 2018 and
(who were not eligible for participating in School Kalolsavam); that they 14/CR/HHW-1/TVM/2018 The brief of the case is that Sri. Anilkumar, while working as Officer in considerable progress could be achieved during the year in the matter of
can claim eligibility for participating in the School kalolsavam. For this Hit & Run Case Charge at Cheriyakonni Mavelii Store has misappropriated the Govt. investigation abroad.
the accused made forged orders of the appeals and submitted before money amounting to Rs. 5,56,690/- during the period from 01.04.2014 Trainings were conducted by the State Police Chief himself for all
the office of the General Convener (Kalolsavam) for getting illegal The brief of the case is that one Madhu, aged-45/2015 met with an accident to 07.02.2015. On investigation, A1) Anilkumar Age 47 S/o. Appu, Priya investigating officers regarding the nuances of international investigation.
participation. Four accused were arrested in this case. on 10-02-2015 while he was riding his motor cycle bearing Reg. No. KL Nivas, Kavumpuram Desom, Vilappil VillageKattakkadaTaluk was Four officers in the rank of Sub Inspector of Police have been inducted in
24 C 8210 from his house at Chempaman to Thottamukku collided with arrested on 17.04.2018. the IICT for accelerating the functions of IICT.
Crime No. 747/CR/2012 another Motorcycle bearing Reg. No KL-25 5840 coming from opposite
Pilfering the Gold of Bharanikavu Temple side. The victim was succumbed to the injuries while on treatment at Crime No.50/CR/2013 Steps were taken by IICT for the publication of various types of Interpol
MCH Thiurvananthapuram on 11-02-2015 investigation conducted by Job Cheating Case Notices including Red Notice against international fugitives. At present
The brief of the case is that the accused, as the secretary of the local police revealed that the vehicle was registered in a false name and there are 23 Red Notice subjects in Kerala out of which 7 Red Notices
Bharanikkavu Devi Temple, Kurathikadu misappropriated 96.5 Gms of address and no such persons was residing in the address. Investigation of That the accused, DharmeshDoshi who is the self-styled CEO of an were published during the year 2018. Proceedings have been initiated in
Gold entrusted to keep in his custody as administrator. After conducting this case has been taken by CB CID on 14-02-2018. IO conducted a detailed organization viz. Venture Overseas based in Delhi, with intention of 52 cases for the publication of Interpol Red Notices and the process is
a detailed investigation, IOarrested the accused and recovered 88 gms investigation by circulating the photographs of the RC owner of the cheating the complainant and others, offered them 2 months training still not completed.
of Gold on 09.03.2018 (13 Gold Coins). vehicles to social Medias and collecting evidences from Sreeram finance of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Malaysia and jobs in any airlines
in which arranged loan etc for purchasing the vehicle hit the victim. Several steps were taken by Kerala Police during the year 2018 to bring
or Maintenance Repair Overhauls abroad as Aircraft Maintenance
Crime No. 330/CR/2017 Accused has been arrested on 11-04-2018 and he confessed the offence. Technicians for 2 years and accordingly recruited them through another
the international fugitives to justice. In a major stride, we could extradite
MBBS Admission Cheating Case an accused in Crime No. 1221/2016 of Museum PS (ATM theft case)
associate firm of the accused viz. Elixir capital solutions at Bangalore
Crime No. 186/CR/2018 named IONUT ALEXANDRU MARINOIU (Control No. A-11376/12-2016) a
on 13.12.2011 and received Rs. 4 lakhs each by instalments from the
The accused cheated the complainant by acquiring the amount of Rs. Human Trafficking Romanian national from Nicaragua on 01.03.2018. Our officers went all
complainant Adarsh and his friends. Thereafter, they were taken to
43,34,500/- as wrongful gain by promising an MBBS admission in St. the way to Nicaragua, formally arrested the fugitive and brought him for
Malaysia on 18.04.2012 without arranging any proper visa by the accused
Johns Medical College Bangalore and threatened the complainant when The brief of the case is that the accused offered a job to the complainant prosecution to India. This is the first case of formal extradition as far as
and subsequently without keeping his words caused them to suffer
she asked back money and certificates. The accused was arrested on in Qatar and sent him to the Qatar by visiting Visa. On his departure, Kerala Police is concerned, even though many persons were deported by
in Malaysia as illegal immigrants and made them remit fine for illegal
3.03.2018. the accused handed over a bag to the victim directing him to give to foreign countries as per our requests. Moreover, requests were sent for
stay and received entry bar punishment and thereby cheated them.
the brother of accused without informing about the Ganja in Bag. the extradition of two other accused persons in the same case named
On investigation, A2) SwaroopMadhavan Age 30, S/o MadhavanDoor
120/CB KKD & WYD/2017 The victim was detained in Qatar Airport. In the investigation, 3 other No.337, KR Puram, Bangalore, Karnataka was arrested on 04.09.2018.
POPESCU ONEA MIRCEA FLORIN and CONSTANTIN CRISTIAN VICTOR
Bomb attack at CPM party Office accused were arrested on 09.01.2018 in this case. from Germany and UK respectively, which are under consideration of the
A3) Rajeev Deepak Talreja Age 31, S/o Deepak Talreja No.9, Shiv Sakthi,
competent authorities in the requested countries.
Sheshadripuram, Bangalore North was arrested on 13.11.18. And A4)
On 09.06.17 at about 01.00hrs 4 to 5 identifiable accused person who Crime No. 126/CR/2016 Deepak Talreja Age 58, S/o Hotchand, Pattaranganna Layout 1st Cross, Action has been taken for the issue of Letters Rogatory for investigation
are suspected to be RSS workers formed themselves into an unlawful Mortgaging Fake Gold Case (Rs. 3.7 Crore) Sheshadripuram, Bangalore North was arrested on 13.11.18 abroad. During 2018 concurrence of the MHA has been obtained in 6 cases
assembly, trespassed to the compound of CPM Dist. committee Office
to approach the concerned courts to issue LR out of which 2 LRs have
with deadly weapons and with the intention to kill the complainant the The brief of the case is that the accused person had committed
accused persons hurled bomb against him and caused damages to the criminal conspiracy and pledged spurious gold ornaments by punching MURDER CASE ARREST DETAILS 2018 been issued by the courts and sent to CBI IPCC for onward transmission to
the foreign authorities. Further, action has also been initiated in 8 cases
windows of the Office and the scooter parked in the compound.Two 916 hallmark as genuine at Muttathaody Service Co-Operative bank and
Cr No: 6/CR/2009, for sending requests for the collection of evidence from abroad on the
accused persons were arrested on 27.11.18. availed Gold loan for an amount of Rs. 3,70,62,766 /- on 137 occasions
Police station: Thiruvalla, 743/2007 basis of MLAT.
with connivance of other accused. The accused were arrested on
52/EKM/14 10.07.2018. U/S: 302, 34 IPC In 2018, major strides have been made with respect to bringing Kerala
Rape Case No. of accused: 3 persons Police closer to the standards required for effective progress in
Crime. No 52/CR/15 A1 - Manju,Age(14)/2007(Arrested on 12/4/18 international investigation at the instance of the State police Chief and
Complainant Soniya was raped by A1 & A2 in at different times during Loan Cheating Case IICTand for the issuance of Letters Rogatory/MLAT requests. But it is
A2 - Akhilkumar,Age(15)/2007(Arrested on 20/4/18)
March 2012, with the help of A3 in their rented house. On investigation, noticed that considerable progress could not be achieved mainly due to
A3 - vyshak,Age(17)/2007(Arrested on 24/4/18)
the accused Dinesh David S/o David Vadassery House Grameena The brief of the case is that the Kerala Financial Corporation sanctioned the reason that there is no proper follow up action from the part of the
Vayanasala, Periyaram, Chalakudy, Thrissur was arrested on 29.03.2018 a short term loan of Rs. 33,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Three Lakhs only) DPCs concerned. The DPCs and DySPs/ACs of District Crime Branches
Cr. No.188/CR/2017
and remanded in judicial custody. to M/S Western Edible Oil Complex Ltd. Vythiri, Wayanadu against some (District Interpol Liaison Officers) may be instructed to review the
Police station: Punaloor, 1466/2017
invalid/ forged documents submitted by one Ranjith and others. Since U/S :-449,450,376,376(A),377,302,392 IPC and sec. 3& 4 of POCSO Act 2012 progress of action already taken in the matter and to find out new cases in
92/CR/HHW-1/Tvm-2018 they failed to repay the loan amount, the Corporation approached which investigation abroad is required.
No of accused: 1 person
Detection of Unidentified Dead Body the Hon’ble Court, after a long period of 10 years and this case was
registered as such and the accused was arrested on 05.01.2018. A1 - Sunil kumar,age(40),Thalathilveedu, piravanthodu Arrested on Action has been taken for the publication of Red Notices against 52
Brief of the case is that an unidentified male body was found at 21/6/2018 number of accused persons absconding abroad.
Koikkalkadavu near Kalladariver at 7am on 02-01-2002 under suspicious Crime No. Cr.23/CR/2018
circumstances. This unit has conducted detailed investigation by Gold Loan Cheating in Co-operative Bank (Rs.2.5 Crores) Cr.No.227/CR/2010
collecting the details of all alleged persons and doctor who conducted Police station: vazhakkad-26/10
post-mortem of the unidentified body. On investigation of CBCID Cr. 316/ Accused, being the staff and members of Ayiroorpara Farmers Service U/S: 302,201,R/W 34 IPC
CR/HHW/12, the body of one person found at Pathanapuram is alleged Co-operative Bank, Pothencode, with the intention to cheat the bank No. of accused: 4 persons
to be belonged to Pachan Nair by his son. The said case 02/2002 was in which the complainant was working as the Managing Director,
re-opened by Pathanapuram Police and MOs were sent to FSL for DNA A1 - Shihavudeen
pledged imitation gold ornaments by making the bank believe that A2 - JalivarHaq
test. Blood samples of Rajendran Nair was also collected and forwarded the ornaments were of original gold and cheated 2 ½ crores of rupees. A4 - ShahinoorHaq

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 RED NOTICE REQUESTS PENDING WITH NCB 23 Nadapuram PS KKD RL 106/2017 u/s 143,147,148, Raiz Puthoyottum Retn to DPC KKD RL on
341,3,324,326,307 Kandiyil 15.11.2018
Sl. No. PS/Unit Crime No. Name of Accused No. r/w149 IPC
24 Vadakara PS KKD RL 362/2016 u/s 307, Fahad Parambath Retn to DPC KKD RL on
1 Njarackal PS EKLM RL C Shamin Ponnarambil Request forwarded to CBI Resubmitted on 353,427 r/w 34 IPC 15.11.2018
Aravindakshan NCB on 17.08.2018 15.11.2018
25 Balussery 702/2015 u/s376(2)(n) Ambaya Thode HPrapa- Retn to DPC KKD RL on
2 Pallickal PS 302/2018 u/s Abdul Sathar Confdl/8559/CR/2018 Resubmitted on sif 15.11.2018
49,302,307,120(B), 08.10.2018.
201,202 &34 IPC IP-2/67/2018 26 Koorachund PS 191/2017 u/s Rineesh Kurukkakkolli Retn to DPC KKD RL on
341,323,324,308,294(b) 15.11.2018 Safvan
3 Kollam East PS 3516/2017u/s Emmanvel Peter Request forwarded to CBI Resubmitted on
417,420 & 376 IPC NCB on 10.09.2018. 15.11.2018 27 Adoor PS 1789/2015 u/s 376, 3 r/w 4 Selvakumar Retn to DPC PTA on
of POCSO Act 15.11.2018
4 Venjaramood PS 1771/2016 u/s 324, 452, Sarath Krishnan Achari Request forwarded to CBI
427, 307, 34F FNCB on 08.10.2018. 28 Perambra PS 918/16 u/s 452,354 IPC 7 Yusepf Propoyil Retn to DPC KKD RL on
r/w 8 POCSO Act 15.11.2018
5 do do Jishnu Byju Jaya Request forwarded to CBI
NCB on 08.10.2018. 29 Adoor PS 979/2014 u/s 370A, 417, Bijumon Abdulm Khader Forwarded to NCB on
354,376,506(1) 34 IPC 07.11.2018
6 Vidyanagar PS KSD 10/15 u/s Shameem Nellikkunnu NCB on 29.11.2018
Misiriya IP-2/80/2018 & sec. 10r/w 24(10(d) of
341,323,324,294B,
Emigration ct
506(1),308 r/w 34 IPC
7 Parassala PS 875/2012u/s Kingslin Steephen No. Confdl/18463/CR/2018 Request forwarded to CBI 30 Nallalam PS KKD City 186/18 u/s 366,376(2) Kassali Vellayoor Ma- Under processing
Tvpm RL 143,147,148,149, NCB on 23.11.2018 (n) IPC dathil
341,324,302,396 IPC No. IP-2/100/2018 31 Nallalam PS KKD City 288/16 u/s Askar Mottammal Under processing
376,354,341,506(1) r/w
8 Anchuthengu PS 154/2018 u/s 376 (2) (f) (l) Vasudevan Prakash Retn to DPC Tvm RL on
Tvpm RL 24.09.2018 34 IPC
(n) IPC sec. 92(d) Right to
Persons with Disability Act 32 Nallalam PS KKD City 373/17 u/s 376, 506 IPC Muhammed Aslam Asari Under processing
Kandi
9 Vellarada PS 58/2004 u/s 304 B & 34 Krishnan Assari Rajan Request forwarded to CBI
Tvpm RL IPC NCB on 23.10.2018 33 Balussery PS KKD RL 673/2016 u/s Rajeesh Under processing
450,506,376(2)(n) IPCF
10 Kovalam PSTvpm RL 09/200 u/s 21 of NDPS Act Georgio Sorrendino Request forwarded to CBI Retn to DPC Tvm Cit on
NCB on 01.06.2018 05.07.2018 34 Chombala HHD RL 689/2016 Mohammed Irshad Rtn to DPC
Parambath
11 Kovalam PSTvpm RL 09/200 u/s 21 of NDPS Act Alexandro Fomtana Request forwarded to CBI Retn to DPC Tvm Cit on
NCB on 01.06.2018 05.07.2018 35 Balussery PS 702/2015 Ambayathodu Hasif

12 Vadakara PA KKD RL 1313/2015 u/s 397, 120B IPC Mohammed Safvan Retn to DPC KKD RL on 36 Muvattupuzha PS 2007/2018 Rinshad Muhaideen
Pakkyil 15.11.2018 Panoor PS
37 947/2017 Gokul Puthiya thazhe
Kanavath
13 Koduvally KKD RL 660/2017 u/s 376 (2) (n) Aneesh PK Retn to DPC KKD RL on
IPC 15.11.2018 38 Hozdurg 176/2018 Musfarali Madambilath
14 Payyoli PS KKD RL 274/2017 u/s 376(2)(n) Sreesan Nambiyath Retn to DPC KKD RL on 39 Santhanpara 510/2015 Santhosh Chandi
IPC & 3(1)(w)(1)(3)(2)V of 07.11.2018
SC/ST POA Act 40 EOW-II 270/CR Rajeesh Puthen Purayil
RamaKrishnan
15 Thamarassery PS KKD 737/2017 u/s 376IPC Jamshid Aretta Submitted on 15.11.2018
RL 41 EOW-II 270/CR Jeesha mol Baby EOW-II

16 Paravoor PS KLM City 1419/2016 u/s 354A IPC & Shajahan Naseema Under processing 42 EOW-II 270/CR Mahesh Kumar Puthu- EOW-II
sec. 7&8 of POCSO Act Beevi mana
43 Kollam West 2048/17 Jassim Nasarudeen
17 Paravoor PS KLM City 278/2018 u/s 294 B, Roopesh Kumar Reghu- Under processing
506,323,325,307 &34 IPC nathaKurup 44 Museum PS 1488/2017 Mahad Babu

18 Panthalam PS 1019/2015 u/s 354C, 376, Mathews Puthiya Veetil Under processing 45 Vellarikund PS 309/2016 Hyderali
420IPC & Sec. 3r/4 of Benny 46 Chavara PS 3167/2017 Vishnu Raj
POCSO Act
47 Paravur PS 256/2016 Vipindas
19 Chengannoor PS 1845/20017 u/s 376 & Jithin George Thomas Under processing 48 Vellamunda PS 279/2015 Faisal Maniyan Kandi
34 IPC
49 Kodakara PS 1795/2018 Rathessh Madathil Jalajamoni
20 Alappuzha North PS 1472/2016 & 27/2017 u/s Vaikkathumkaranchira Under processing
465,471,420 IPC 51 Vidyanagar 172/2010 Preetham Kasaragod

21 Balussery PS KKD RL 642/2017 u/s 506,376 IPC Arjun Mani oth Kandi Retn to DPC KKD RL on 52 Adhur PS 425/2015 Yusoof
& 3(1)(w)1,3(2)V of SC/ST 15.11.2018
POA Act The Investigating Officers shall provide the details of wanted fugitives the help of Interpol. All communications required to be made by the IICT
such as their identity, copies of Red Notices/ Look Out Circulars, name with the Interpol Wing, CBI, New Delhi shall be made through the Interpol
22 Chompala PS KKD RL 689/2016 u/s 305,120 r/w Muhammad Irshad Retn to DPC KKD RL on
of the country where the fugitive is believed to be located etc. to the IICT Liaison Officer only.
34 IPC ParaFmpath 15.11.2018
for proceeding further with the investigation of the case in abroad with

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 04

CHAPTER
DISASTER
MANAGEMENT

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 INTRODUCTION
The state of Kerala bore witness to the worst rains in over a decade It is estimated that as many as 965 villages were affected mostly in the districts
during the month of August 2018 and the resultant devastating floods of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Wayanad.
in the wake of the lashing downpour is unparalleled in the history of the
state. The last time the state was caught in the fury of the rain gods was Members of the police force also coordinated the distribution of relief
back in 1924, but the floods that engulfed the state in August 2018, was material that was sent from across the globe, to the people in the camps
so widespread and devastating that it led to 14.6% of the entire land and other areas. There were also people who refused to abandon their
mass of Kerala getting badly affected. home despite being submerged, and those homes and people were
visited by Police personnel in boats and food materials were distributed
But adversity brings with it strength and the will to survive, and what among them too.
the floods showed us was how the people of Kerala came together
in an unprecedented Rescue and Evacuation Operation of a scale Kerala Police also helped ensure that the law and order situation did
unimagined by anyone. Setting aside barriers of religion, caste, political deteriorate neither in the relief camps nor in different parts of the
affiliations, economic status etc Keralites within the state and even state, during the days of the unrelenting rains.
those from across the world, rose to the occasion and helped to save
those caught in the lashing waters. The Relief camps which were started on 9th August 2018 saw the number
of inmates and occupants consistently increasing till 24th August
Given the degree of widespread devastation and loss across the state 2018. And once the rains receded the first big challenge was to start
that unfurled in a matter of days, the most important aspect post the process of cleaning not just the houses of people, but also public
rescue was to help rebuild Kerala and reinstate it to normalcy. institutions like schools, colleges, hospitals and health care centres,
and even the roads had to be cleared and made obstruction-free.
The Kerala Police Department led from the front at the time of crisis and
has been integral not just to coordinate rescue and evacuation efforts Kerala Police department sacrificed their Onam celebrations, the one
but also to ensure that relief and rehabilitation reaches the affected. big festival of the state, and turned up in massive numbers to clean
and rehabilitate those affected by the floods. Not just that there were
There is now a sincere effort being made to document the activities many who lost the will to survive post the devastation and personal
carried out by the members of the Kerala Police force during the floods, loss suffered due to the floods, and these people needed counselling
now popularly referred to as Kerala Floods 2018. Operation Jalaraksha and reassurance to start life anew, for which the Kerala Police took
2018 is the name given to the operation conducted by the Kerala Police proactive steps. And people began to attempt leaving the camps post
under during the floods and is now being compiled into a 2 part report. August 24th, 2018 when the fury of the flood reduced

Even as the public and official machinery of the state was caught More than 35,000 police personnel irrespective of their rank actively
unawares by the fury of the rains, and they tried to come up with feasible participated in this mission. They were supported by the Recruit
solutions, the Kerala Police Department embraced the enormous Constables, Student Police Cadets, and ‘Janamaithri’ Volunteers etc.
challenge facing the state and voluntarily spearheaded various aspects All of them worked selflessly even ignoring the fact that many of their
of the operations despite the inherent risks involved. families and many of their own houses were severely affected by the
floods.
And the proof is in the results that they were able to realise, with over 6
lakh people being rescued from areas inundated with water. Thousands And this selfless and timely service made the Kerala Police earn the
of people were caught in the crossfire of the floods, resulting landslides love and respect of the people and they are now being addressed as
and cyclones were evacuated and shifted to Government relief camps Brothers/Sisters in Khaki!
at the earliest possible. Not just people, Kerala Police also helped
save and rescue animals and other livestock that were left to fend for It is indeed a proud moment for Kerala Police.
themselves in this deluge.

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 I. RELIEF CAMPS iv. DETAILS OF POLICE PERSONNEL DEPLOYED FOR
RELIEF DUTIES
i. ACTIVITIES/DUTIES
As part of the security arrangements, strict screening was done by the
4,056 relief camps were opened by the Government (there were camps police in all the relief camps. Vehicles from the police department
operated and run by private parties also) and around 2,00,000 families were deputed for the collection and transportation of relief materials
were provided with shelter in the inundated districts. Thousands of from different collection centers across the state. The new Women’s
Police Personnel including RtPCs worked earnestly in the camps. Battalion was also pressed into service.
Women Police helped Senior citizens, children and women including
pregnant ladies and earned praise from all Sections of Society.
NO. DISTRICT WISE POLICE
Strict screening and scrutiny were done by the Police in relief camps. PERSONNEL DEPLOYED
Keeping tabs to ensure proper distribution of food items, drinking water,
clothes etc in the camps were done by officers from the nearby/local DEPLOYED POLICE
police stations. Proper Police patrolling was done in each relief camp SL.No DISTRICT PERSONNEL
for monitoring and to prevent anti-social activities thereby ensuring the
life, safety and security of the people in relief camps. 1 Thiruvananthapuram City 137
2 Thiruvananthapuram Rural 524
Kerala Police provided proper transportation for the inmates of the
camps to return their houses once the waters receded. A remarkable 3 Kollam City 275
role was played by the “Janamaithri” Police, who collected food and
4 Kollam Rural 1059
essential articles with the co-operation of the Residence Associations
and helped to distribute the items among the deserving people. 5 Pathanamthitta 2567
Police Help Desks functioned for 24 hours in all the relief camps. 6 Alappuzha 2130
7 Kottayam 909
ii. RELIEF CAMPS IN VARIOUS DISTRICTS
8 Idukki 715
Police personnel collected food and other essential items from various
Agencies and ensured equal and fair distribution among the inmates of 9 Kochi City 220
the relief camps across the state. Senior Police Officers were entrusted 10 Ernakulam Rural 3949
with the responsibility to oversee and ensure that all such items are fairly
and equally distributed among the affected people in an unbiased manner. 11 Thrissur City 04
Members of the Police maintained friendly relations with everyone in 12 Thrissur Rural 1538
the relief camps which helped in the smooth functioning.
13 Palakkad 562
iii. DETAILS OF RELIEF CAMPS 14 Malappuram 1408

DISTRICT WISE NO. OF CAMPS RUN 15 Kozhikode City 931

BY POLICE 16 Kozhikode Rural 451

17 Wayanad 936
SL. No DISTRICT CAMPS
18 Kannur 06
1 Thiruvananthapuram City 30 19 Kasaragod 04
2 Thiruvananthapuram Rural 49
TOTAL 18325
3 Kollam City 33
4 Kollam Rural 82
5 Pathanamthitta 529
6 Alappuzha 710
7 Kottayam 429
8 Idukki 274
9 Kochi City 178
10 Ernakulam Rural 486
11 Thrissur City 15
12 Thrissur Rural 455
13 Palakkad 119
14 Malappuram 184
15 Kozhikode City 115
16 Kozhikode Rural 140
17 Wayanad 223
18 Kannur 04
19 Kasaragod 01
TOTAL 4056

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 POLICE PERSONNEL DEPLOYED FOR RELIEF programs were also conducted to distract the people and lighten
II. RELIEF SUPPORT COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS the mood of those reeling under the aftermath of the floods. Higher
officials visited camps at least twice a day.
Nearly 25 Loads of food and other items distributed among various grocery items, cleaning items such as 1000 ltrs of Phenyl and 20
For collection and distribution of relief materials, Police Personnel,
camps in the district of Thiruvananthapuram Rural and around 100 Tons sacks of bleaching powder, household articles etc. and Anthikkad
Student Police Cadets and Ministerial staffs were also involved. • In Idukki a large number of flood/land slide affected families were
of relief materials were sent to other districts from Thiruvananthapuram Police Station distributed one day food to Kanjay Centre Relief camp.
saved and rescued by the police and taken to various relief camps. Many
City by the City Police. 4 containers of clothes including T-Shirts, Dhotis and other items
received from Tirupur were supplied to Thrissur Rural, Ernakulam NO. DISTRICT POLICE PERSONNEL damaged roads were cleared by using the help of JCB operators. Police
wireless sets were issued to district administration officials, as the
From Kollam City 23 Vehicles including Police Buses and Lorries filled Rural, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts by the Palakkad District
landline and mobile communication facilities became non functional.
with food materials and other items were sent to flood affected areas Police. 5700 essential kits were distributed to the inmates of the relief
SL. No DISTRICT PERSONNELS
in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Ernakulam Districts and 15 Loads of camps by Malappuram district police and they also supplied Bundles
• About 30 persons who suffered serious diseases (including a pregnant
food, clothes and cleaning materials were supplied to the relief camps of Medicines, Candles, Cleaning Materials, Mineral Water, Rice, Dress 1 Thiruvananthapuram City 34 woman and a few old aged persons) were rescued and rushed to the
in the Kollam Rural area. materials, Food items, Relief Materials among 200 affected families.
2 Thiruvananthapuram Rural 306 hospitals by the police in Kottayam District.
(each family got Rice 5 Kg each, clothes, Bed Sheets, Plastic vessels,
More than one ton rice and adequate provision items, food items such Bathing Soaps, Washing Soaps., Match Boxes, lighters, Paste, Napkins, 3 Kollam City 460 • Ernakulam District Police collected 10,000 Nos. of food packets
as bread, chapattis, milk powder, instant food items, drinking water etc Under garments, Oil, Sugar, Tea, Rava, etc). In addition to the above
4 Kollam Rural 11 from well-wishers and supplied them among flood affected people.
were supplied among 300 badly affected families in Kottayam district. relief materials, One tipper lorry full of cleaning materials like detergent
They ensured the safety of all emptied houses and shops. AR camp
powder, wiper, bucket, inner wears, dhotis, shirts, plastic mats, rice, 5 Pathanamthitta 224 Kalamassery prepared and distributed food packets to all duty personnel
Pathanamthitta was supplied with 03 Tons of rice, water, other grocery, clothes, sanitary napkins, bed sheets, carpet, brooms, brush,
6 Alappuzha 315 during these days.
groceries and clothes from Kollam City; and 02 Tons of Rice, water and medicine, food kits, bleaching powder etc were distributed among
other groceries from Kollam Rural. various relief camps. One load relief material including Brooms, 7 Kottayam 304 • Thrissur District Police assisted the District Administration for relief
Shovels, Cleaning powder, Bleaching Powder, Rice, Sheets, Plastic
8 Idukki 315 works and also for the functioning of the Disaster Management Control
The ADGP (HQ) supplied 1 ton utensils and 1 Ton of Food articles were vessels, Bathing Soaps, Washing Soaps, Match Boxes, lighters, Brush,
Room during the flood. Steps were taken to reopen the vehicular traffic
supplied by Wife of State Police Chief along with the wives of some Paste, Napkins, Under garments, Oil, Sugar, Tea, Rava, and 100 pairs of 9 Kochi City 526 through the damaged roads in the flood effected areas. Police officers
senior officers. Chappals which were received from other units were also distributed.
10 Ernakulam Rural 600 visited the Relief camps regularly to ascertain the wellbeing of the
inmates, and ensured continuous availability of food and drinking water,
Kerala Police Association (KPA), Thiruvananthapuram Rural supplied 2 Kozhikode City Police has supplied 5 loads of rice and provisions 11 Thrissur City 25 sanitation of the premises, health conditions of inmates, availability of
Tons of Food articles. to Wayanad District, one load to Ernakulam District and half load to
12 Thrissur Rural 65 medical officers and their visits, security aspects etc.
Thrissur District as relief materials.
Kannur District Police and Malappuram District Police supplied one 13 Palakkad 68 • Various Police Stations in Thrissur Rural viz. Valapad Police distributed
tipper lorry each full of Food, clothes and utensils. Kozhikode Rural Police provided relief materials such as groceries,
14 Malappuram 231 40 blankets, 40 Mats and 4 Sacks of Rice to the people in Edamuttam
clothes, and cleaning materials worth Rs.1, 80,000/- to Wayanad and
Relief Camp and biscuit to 4 other camps in Valapad Police station
Alappuzha District Police provided 16,000 cases of bottled water, 3,000 Thrissur Districts. In addition to this, 6500 pairs of Chappals to Wayanad 15 Kozhikode City 18 limits. Aloor Police distributed 24 beds, 48 buckets, 48 mugs and
packets Biscuits, 1800 mats, 300 sacks of rice, 1300 kg food grains, and Kozhikode District and Clothes worth Rs.2 lakhs to Wayanad
16 Kozhikode Rural 43 cleaning items in 24 Houses in a colony at Aloor P.S. limits. Aloor Police
375kg of wheat powder, 450 kg of rice powder, sanitary napkins and District were transported. 1,000 kits containing Rice and provisions
also distributed 300 Kg rice, 100 kg Sugar and 5 box biscuits, Napkins
dress materials to various relief camps in addition to three truckloads collected in Kozhikode City transferred to the rescue centres located 17 Wayanad 50 and garment items to Thuruthiparambu Relief Camp in Aloor P.S. limits.
of food and other necessary items for Kollam city and two loads for at Collectorates and those were centrally moved to different parts of
18 Kannur 06 Koratty Police distributed 4 sacks of rice, 1 bundle ladies inner wear, and
Kasaragod also. the state from there.
500 note books in Koratty P.S. limits. Varantharapilly Police distributed
19 Kasaragod 00 grocery items for 10 houses in flood affected areas and 5 torches in
Idukki district Police received 21 tons of rice, 5 tons of provisions, 3 Wayanad District Police supplied relief materials to Relief centres located
TOTAL 3,601 Elicode ST Colony.
tons of vegetables, 800 unit clothes and sanitary items, 5,000 bottles at Collectorate and centrally moved to different parts from there.
of Drinking water and the same were supplied to relief camps. 500 unit
Anthikkad Police distributed food for an entire day on 17.08.2018 for
of food items were received from KAP 4th Battalion. Kannur District Police donated dresses to the victims. One truckload
of food, water and cleaning products were also provided by Kannur OTHER RELIEF RELATED ACTIVITIES about 130 persons of Kanjany Centre Relief Camp. Anthikkad Police
distributed 100 pairs of under garments to the inmates of the camp in
In Ernakulam Rural District the Police supplied 12,140 Kg of Rice, 7,884 District Police.
• Thiruvananthapuram City Police provided 20 boats with fishermen Prof. Mundassery School within Anthikkad P.S. limits.
Kg of grocery items including Sugar, 10 Kg of Milk powder, 4,380 packets
and 14 Lorries to other districts for rescue work. Thiruvananthapuram
of Biscuits, and 1460 packets of Noodles. Cleaning items such as 4,380 In Kasaragod District, Police collected relief materials and sent to flood
City personnel actively participated in Relief operations at Trivandrum • A “Facilitation Centre” was started at State Border, Walayar in Palakkad
of Bath Soaps, 1,460 Kg of Washing Powder, 2,920 nos. of washing soap affected areas at Wayanad, Aluva, and Changanassery in 13 Lorries
International Airport Technical area. district for the routing of Vehicles carrying flood relief materials to the
were also supplied by the Police. Moreover, 1,500 kgs of Rice was given (cost worth Rs.2.5 Crores). Kasaragod ‘Janamaithri’ Police collected
needy districts.
to Kottayam District. medicines worth Rs.6 lakhs and sent to Kottayam District along with
• During the flood, one house which is occupied by a fisherman family
a medical team of Doctors and paramedical staff, through Police help.
was completely damaged in Sakthikulangara P.S. limit, in Kollam • Malappuram District Police distributed 1850 kgs of rice, 20 kgs of
Kochi district police distributed drinking water, Tons of rice, biscuits,
City. Seeing the distressed condition of the family, the entire Police Rava, 100 gm x 21 packets of Tea, 15 Kg of Green rod, 5 Kg peas, 5 kg
milk powder, juices, baby food, tooth brushes and tooth paste, rusk,
personnel from Sakthikulangara P.S. renovated the damaged house. Mampayar (black beans), 50 packets of Palm oil weighting 250 gms
noodles, steel utensils, sanitary pads, edible oils, medicines, ORS
This thoughtful effort by the police personnel from Sakthikulangara each, 50 Buckets and mugs, 50 Bed sheets, collected an amount of
sachets, footwear, mattresses, bed sheets, buckets etc. to various
earned great name among the Public. Rs.8,000/- from the police personnel of Karipur P.S. and purchased
relief camps.
food items and daily use materials like 2 tons Sugar, 1 ton of other edible
• Police personnel of Kollam district were engaged in cleaning works items and entrusted those to the District Collector Malappuram. They
Thrissur City Police collected essential medicines, drinking water,
at Ranni and Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district. Members of Kerala also gave 600 numbers of LED Bulb, 10 Chairs, 100 sets of Clothing for
cleaning materials, packaged food, cloth etc. from various organizations/
Police Officers Association & Kerala Police Association conducted children and others, 300 Note Books, 50 Cleaning Mops, 100 bottles of
individuals and distributed in relief camps. Moreover, Medicines and other
cleaning work at Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district. Cleaning liquid, 25 Sleeping Mats, 50 School bags, 25 Pillows, and 1/2 ton
items received from Pondicherry Police and Cleaning materials received
worth other stationery and Grocery items.
from Chennai Police were also given to inmates in the Relief camps.
• In Pathanamthitta District Police, gave moral support to 4694 persons
in flood affected areas. The complete flood affected areas were divided An amount of Rs.7,000/- was collected from the police personnel
Thiruvananthapuram City Police sent packaged food, drinking water
into 40 groups and 40 Group patrols were assigned to maintain Law & of Vazhakkad P.S. and with the money raised, food materials were
and cleaning materials to Thrissur City.
order and prevent untoward incidents. purchased and entrusted to the District Collector, Malappuram.
Thrissur Rural Police distributed 40 blankets, 40 mats, 4 tankers of
• Alappuzha District Police conducted medical camps and other Police personnel in Malappuram District exhibited wonderful presence
drinking water, rice, sugar, beds, buckets, napkins and garments,
awareness programs at the relief camps. Other than that entertainment of mind and determination during the rescue operations especially at

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 Nadukani Ghat Road area to reinstate smooth traffic and movement Police personnel under the leadership of DPC Malappuram, visited
by removing all blocks caused by landslides and landslips. They also various flood affected areas and colonies with the help of the officials
engaged in the rescue operations at Koorppankunnu, and Anamari of the health department. Police personnel chlorinated the wells in the
regions which fall under their Station limit. various Police station limits

The Police personnel of Vazhikkadavu Police Station performed duty In Kozhikode district, most of the houses and premises in the flood
at the landslide affected places of Chettiyanpara within Pothukallu affected areas were cleaned by the Police Personnel who had also
P.S. limit and performed cleaning duty within Kodungallur and Mala maintained Rescue Centres.
P.S. limits. A group of Volunteers with the co-operation of Edakkara
Police distributed food, clothes and other relief materials at Wayanad Police have been involved in every aspect in connection with flood
rehabilitation camp on 20.08.18. In Panthallur Hills, road leading to the rescue operations in Wayanad. They evacuated isolated people,
VHF repeater station was damaged due to the heavy rain and the same coordinated rescue activities, cleared traffic obstructions, distributed
was repaired by police personnel of Pandikkad P.S. Patch works were relief and so on.
done by the Police with the help of public on the road from Edavanna
Seethi Haji paalam to Mundengara (About 5 KMs). Karuvarakundu Police As a propaganda to collect funds for the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief
in Malappuram district provided ambulance facility to the people of Fund (CMDRF), District Police and District Cycle Association jointly
camps who were affected with disease and provided all assistance to conducted a 40 KMs long cycle rally in the district of Kasaragod on
the family members of Kalyani and Thankappan who lost their lives. 27/08/2018.

Police took initiative in finding out rented houses and cottages for The District Police Chief, other Police Personnel and members of
people affected by the flood and provided rent free lodging. One the Cycle Association etc. participated in the rally. Trikaripur MLA
mini lorry containing cloth materials collected from the public inaugurated the rally. District Police Chief, Police Personnel and
was sent to Chengannur Relief Camp with the co-operation of members of Cycle Association etc. participated. Trikaripur MLA
Patternadakkavupravasikoottaima. After rehabilitation, Malappuram inaugurated the rally.

III. REHABILITATION
In addition to the Rescue and Relief works, Kerala Police team worked worship and public places. Ministerial staffs of the Police department and
hard to clean government buildings like Schools, Hospitals, Anganavadis Student Police Cadets in various districts took part in cleaning works.
etc once the waters had receded. They also cleaned roads, places of

HOUSEHOLDS/ ENGAGED
SL.No DISTRICT DAYS
PREMISES CLEANED PERSONNEL

1 Thiruvananthapuram City 191 34 07

2 Thiruvananthapuram Rural 445 235 06

3 Kollam City 15 15 14

4 Kollam Rural 18 50 03

5 Pathanamthitta 2,334 513 avg. 05

6 Alappuzha 2,634 1,200 14

7 Kottayam 544 342 07

8 Idukki 315 289 10

9 Kochi City 1,230 712 07

10 Ernakulam Rural 2,864 1,445 15

11 Thrissur City 645 1,178 06

12 Thrissur Rural 995 324 avg. 09

13 Palakkad 60 246 12

14 Malappuram 507 282

15 Kozhikode City 296 267 04

16 Kozhikode Rural 457 113 04

17 Wayanad 1,533 286 01

18 Kannur 02 0 10 02

19 Kasaragod 48 42 04

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 LOGISTIC/INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT BY POLICE IN help of RAF, volunteers and revenue officials carried 4,000 kg of relief sanitized and cleaned before re-opening after the flood and vacations.
REHABILITATION
IV. GOOD WORK DONE AS PART OF materials by foot. They travelled nearly 20 km on foot. Two Helicopters On 15.08.2018 announcement was made about the waters of Kadalundi
COMMUNITY WELFARE landed in Nelliampathy and rescued 9 pregnant ladies and 9 aged river posing a threat and people were requested to move to safe places
Thiruvananthapuram Rural district police personnel provided people. Police identified the suitable places to be used as Helipads and like rescue camps or to residences of relatives. Warning messages
Counseling for Rescued People including pregnant women, children Thiruvananthapuram City Police started construction work of a house also provided all the help to the Air Force Authorities for the safe landing were propagated in the flood affected areas about the possibilities of
and Senior citizens. at Thumba Police station limit. A house which was damaged completely of Helicopters in the flood affected areas. disease and snake bites etc. to those returning home and engaging in
was re-constructed by the efforts taken by Police Personnel of cleaning activities post the floods.
Government HSS Koyippuram in Pathanamthitta District was taken Sakthikulangara Police station of Kollam District and police extended Police personnel in Kozhikode districts conducted rescue operations
over by City Police of Kollam. This school was badly damaged due to all forms of support to the family. Government HSS Koippuram was and rehabilitation work with the help of Fishermen, various socio- Wayanad ‘Janamaithri’ Police distributed 306 bakrid – Onam food kits
the flood. Kollam City Police took the initiative and renovated the damaged badly in flood and this school was taken over by Kollam City political organizations and merchants groups. each worth around Rs.700 to the flood affected people. ‘Janamaithri’
school completely. After completing the renovation works the City Police and they renovated the school. Kollam Rural provided medicines Police of Kasaragod sent a medical team consisting of 5 doctors, 5
Police donated new school bags and study materials to all students to the relief camps. Malappuram district Police personnel started evacuation with the help nurses, 2 pharmacists, 2 lab technicians and 2 lab assistants with
of that school and gifted a computer with printer, computer table and of fishermen in the flood affected areas of Vengara Police station and 4 medicines costing Rs. 6 lakhs, to Kottayam district. First camp was
chair to the school. Pathanamthitta District Police provided 93 Police The flood/ Landslide affected families from various parts of the Idukki fishing boats were engaged in the rescue operation from conducted at Ettumaanur-Aarpukkara, Second camp at Kumarakom,
Department Vehicles, Ropes and Asca light for rehabilitation work. district were saved and admitted in the relief camps. 274 relief camps Parappanangadi to Tanur and the efforts of fisherman Jaisal who was third camp at Kanhiram colony at Thiruvarp Panchayath and fourth at
Many damaged roads and bridges were cleared by Police personnel were opened in this district. Sufficient no. of police personnel including involved in the rescue operations in Vengara Police station limit deserve ArunootiMangalam colony in Kanhiram. ASI Rajeevan, ASI Venugopal,
of Idukki District with the help of other department officials and women police were deployed in all relief camps throughout the flood special mention. A Pregnant woman was hospitalized in the Carewell CPO 2582 Thomas and Dvr SCPO 2946(name to be mentioned)
general public. period. All Aska Lights of the police were lighted and kept at various Hospital for delivery with help of Vengara Police. accompanied the medical teams. 32 fishermen of Ajanur Panchayat had
parts of Periyar Banks, to reduce the fear in the minds of Periyar valley gone to Chalakudy for rescue operations. These 32 men were felicitated
Alappuzha District Police donated sprayers, buckets, brushes and residents. Police did remarkable work during both day and night in Edakkara Police decided to build a new home at a place affected by by the Hon’ble Revenue Minister Sri. E. Chandrashekaran on 07/09/2018.
25,000Litres of water. tracing out the dead bodies of deceased persons and tried their level flood under the leadership of Sri. Sunil Pulikkal IP, SHO Edakkara. As Kasaragod ‘Janamaithri’ Police also felicitated all youth undervarious
best to trace out the persons who went missing due to landslides. part of community welfare, Karuvarakundu police performed three clubs who had gone for relief, rehabilitation and cleaning related works
Ernakulam Rural provided large quantity of cleaning materials such as Dead bodies were entrusted to their relatives without much delay after activities. Following the landslides in Kalkkundu on 08.08.18, shifted to various flood affected areas.
buckets, brooms, cleaning lotion, bleaching powder, wiper, plastic mug, clearing the legal formalities. Muttom Janamaithri Police took over the the colonies affected to a safe place. A team under the leadership
educational needs of the students who had lost their homes due to the of SI Jyodeendrakumar and Police party along with 44 members of
Dust-pans, gum boots, gloves, masks, Dettol, bathroom cleaning
brushes, handwash etc. landslides within Muttom Police Station limit. Indian Army rescued 10 tribal people. Police personnel in Kalkkundu V. APPRECIATION/AWARD/
Manaliyampadam rescued the people who were isolated due to flood. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE GOOD
Kochi City Police participated in the cleaning of Flood affected houses
in Kochi city and Ernakulam Rural areas. Each police station formed
On 15.08.2018 Karimanal Police rescued 16 persons including 6 foreigners
who were isolated at Karimanal due to Road blocks by landslide. District police forcefully evacuated the tribals belonging to Kattunaykka
WORK OF POLICE BY COMMUNITY
a Special team for cleaning the flood affected houses and collected Moreover, 200 passengers including females from Idukki to Thodupuzha community who refused to come out from their dwelling places
• During the flood relief operation, Kollam City Police began to help the
cleaning materials such as Chlorine, Phenyl, Dettol, antiseptic lotions, who were isolated within the forest were saved and sheltered in the and were sheltered safely in camps and after an hour of their being
flood affected victims. And this earned them widespread appreciation.
cleaning brushes, buckets, Mugs from different non-profitable Idukki AR Camp. They were accommodated in the AR Camp for the removed, the evacuated place was seriously affected due to landslide.
One of the major achievements was that the Kollam City Police took
organizations and supplied them to houses affected by the floods. The next few days. Alappuzha district police personnel distributed 980 On getting information that due to heavy rain, landslide occurred at
the initiative in rebuilding the Govt. HSS Koippuram (as this school
police personnel cleaned the flood affected houses in Kochi city and Onam kits to relief camps. Medical camps were organized at various human settlements at Nellayi Oderivallam Muthuvan Colony, the police
was fully damaged due to the flood), and repaired the school building
rural areas and also helped in Electrical, plumbing & painting works. Relief camps in association with voluntary organizations and medicines party rushed to the place. While on the way they faced many major and
and its furniture and made school suitable for functioning. This earned
were distributed to the inmates in Thrissur City. Police personnel in minor landslides. Many plantations and roads to the adjacent area was
wide acknowledgment and on 03.09.2018 the Pathanamthitta District
Eloor Police station did a remarkable job by doing the electrical work Kochi City lent a helping hand to the flood victims who were returning washed away in the land slide. The landslide made their journey difficult
Administration organized a function which was attended by MLA
of 127 houses with the co- ordination of police Personnel and other to their homes from the relief camps. As many as 712 police officers yet they persisted and several families were evacuated following
(Aranmula), DPC Pathanamthitta and other distinguished persons and
voluntary organisations. were deployed for removing mud and waste from the flood-affected the landslip at Odakkayam near Areakode. When the police reached
everyone expressed their appreciation of the work done by the Kollam
houses. The cops worked shoulder to shoulder with the public and Odakkayam Nellayi Colony in the early morning at 05.00 hrs, the major
City Police. They gave Mementos and Appreciation Certificates to police
Waste disposal was one of the major tasks in the aftermath of the charitable organizations. To ensure medical aid to flood victims, the landslide occurred. The disaster occurred when the police party had
Personnel. Smt. Veena George, MLA Aranmula appreciated the Police
floods and Kochi City Police had taken steps with the help of respective Kochi City Police conducted a free medical camp in Cheranelloor under just arrived there. The immediate intervention of the police reduced
personnel in Kollam Rural who were engaged in the cleaning work.
authorities to collect all the waste from different areas in Kochi City the aegis of VP.S. Lakeshore Hospital and Micromax Mobile and with the the intensity of the tragedy. Soon after the incident, the Police party
and disposed it at the BrahmaPuram Waste Disposal Plant Kochi. assistance of Govt. Hospitals, Palliative care centers, Red Cross, and from Manjeri police station reached the place under the leadership of
• In Pathanamthitta, 80 Police personnel from Kollam City engaged
Counseling classes were arranged in flood affected areas with the Nirbhaya members. Medical camps were conducted at various Police Sri. N. B. Shaiju, IP SHO Manjeri. Later Sri. Jaleel Thottathil, Deputy
in cleaning works in Koippuram Police Station Limit. They cleaned
assistance of experts to improve the mental health of those who have Station limits of Kochi city. Superintendent of Police reached the place with a team and gave
Koippuram Govt. HSS & other public places on a war footing basis. A
lost all their possessions. Police tanker lorries were utilized for the necessary directions. In this land slide, four houses were completely
meeting was held under the aegis of Pathanamthitta District Panchayath
supply of drinking water in Thrissur City. 1 crane, 1 Open lorry and other All Police personnel in the Thrissur District worked hard in flood rescue/ destroyed and one collapsed partially. The police party conducted the
to felicitate the Police officials who participated in the cleaning drive
vehicles were used for cleaning and rehabilitation works in Palakkad. relief activities. CPO 6269 Sri. Dhanesh & CPO 6859 Sri. Mukesh of rescue operation and recued five persons. The Kadalundi River began
on 03.09.2018 at Koippuram Govt. HSS. A memento was presented to
Katoor Police Station rescued a pregnant woman from flood affected to overflow and affected the areas at Illipulakkal, Pandikasala and
the Assistant Commandant, District HQ Kollam by Pathanamthitta
Malappuram District Police had arranged Lorries for the movement area and carried her to nearby hospital in a cart. The incident was Muthalamadu in Vengara Police station limits.
District Panchayath President Smt. Annapoorna Devi. Vijayapuram
of boats for rescue operations in Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha and reported in Mathrubhumi Daily. CPO 7303 Sri. Sumesh of Vatanapilly
Grama Vikasana Samithy expressed their appreciation and presented a
Pathanamthitta Districts. They also arranged Lorries for the movement Police Station did outstanding work on 16.08.2018. He was on special The flood waters submerged the entire region and large number of
memento to East and Manarcadu Police for their Good work. Kottayam
of men for rescue operations and also to transport goods, medicines, duty at Chalakudy OverBridge within Chalakudy P.S. limits. At that time families were forced to leave their homes. The water level in the regions
Powravedi and Deepika newspaper conducted a meeting and expressed
and relief materials, etc. to flood affected areas in Malappuram District he saw a man drowning in Chalakudy river and rescued him by risking his increased to dangerous levels and the Police rescued many families
their appreciation to the District Police of Kottayam.
and other districts. own life. DVR ASI Sri. Ajikumar of Varantharapilly Police Station rescued from their homes by private boats arranged by the SI of police Vengara.
nearly 100 persons including CPO Abilash and family, and one boy Around 75 persons who were residing near the river banks, paddy fields
• District Police of Idukki did commendable work with regard to flood
Training was imparted to the Disaster Management Volunteers of suffering from Autism from flood hit areas in Nadipulam and Manjoor and lower areas were displaced to temporary shelters and 7 relief
relief activities in the district from 09.08.2018 onwards. They received
various organizations with the help of Health Dept, Vyapari Vyavasai areas by using a country boat and putting his own life at risk. camps started in various places by Revenue authorities. On flood, the
lot of appreciation from the General public, Visual/Print media and Social
Ekopana Samithi and other interested Persons of Edakkara P.S. Limit Chaliyar River began to overflow and affected the areas at Elamaram
Media. Public meetings were arranged at many places for appreciating
in Malappuram district. In Palakkad district around 3,000 peoples were trapped at Nelliampathy and Cheeni Bazaar in Vazhakkad Police Station limits.
the police personnel for their remarkable duties in connection with
during the flood as the only road to the area was destroyed and bridges
flood/landslide disaster in Idukki district.
Wayanad District Police ensured the police presence in all the relief had been washed away in heavy water flows and landslides. Meanwhile, Around 48 persons who were residing near the river banks and lower
camps round the clock and their proper intervention ensured all the a helicopter that left for Nelliampathy from BEML Kanjikode with food, areas were displaced to temporary shelters and 2 relief camps started
• In Alappuzha media and public organizations appreciated the efforts
rescue operations were carried out without any hitch. They co-ordinated water and medicine had to return due to bad weather. A Temporary by the Revenue authorities. 404 People have been rescued by Vazhakkad
of police in the rescue operations to save the life of people in the flooded
the earth movers and ensured the service of JCBs for landslide removal bridge was constructed on war footing basis with the help of RAF and police and taken to safe places. Relief works like giving clothes, water
areas by shifting them safe places and making all other arrangements
effectively. They used Canoes, boats and pontoons effectively for the Local people. Following this the authorities had to send relief workers and food were conducted at flooded areas, cleaning, sanitation and
in connection with the rescue operations; for keeping peace and safety
evacuation of stranded people. and provisions on head loads to Nelliampathy. Police Officers with the rehabilitation works were done in the flooded areas and Schools were

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 in relief camps, for the contribution of police in the cleaning process • The Police personnel of Wayanad who were engaged in rescue
and all other assistance; for the rehabilitation of people who returned operations working within Kalpetta LAC were honoured in a meeting
to their houses from relief camps. conducted by Kalpetta LAC, organized under ‘KILA’.

• Perumbavoor Taluk Office staff appreciated the rescue operations • In Kasaragod Media/ Public representatives appreciated the relief
conducted by Ernakulam Rural Police. Juma Masjid Committee, works of district police force.
Kanjirakkad, Light & Sound welfare committee Perumbavoor, Black &
White Sports club Perumbavoor, Residents Association, and various
social & cultural organizations of Kanjoor, Mekkalady, Madurima,
VI. CONCLUSION
Eetakadavu, Maanikyamangalam, Inchakavala, Malayatoor, Pallupatta,
This natural calamity was a wake-up call for the Police Force of the
and Kalady police. Chengamanad SHO AK Sudheer and police personnel
state and made them more aware and vigilant as to how to react when
were appreciated by the Aduvasery Pourasamithy and Palaprassery
faced with such challenges. Even though many of the police officers
powravedi. Puthenvelikkara SHO Sri. E. V. Shibu and police personnel
families themselves were facing troubles due to the floods, the Police
were appreciated by Thruthippuram Church and Kezhoopadam
selflessly and relentlessly engaged in rescue operations and were able
Sadbhudhimatha Church. Piravom Rotary club, Thrippunithara IVA
to save thousands of lives. The quick thinking and immediate action of
Sports club etc. appreciated the efforts of police personnel in rescue
the Kerala Police helped keep the death rate low during this calamity
operation. Various Resident Associations in Kochi city appreciated the
especially in areas where waters had risen to scary levels. Not just
good work of Police during flood related rescue and rehabilitation duties.
rescue, but the Police force also did a commendable job in setting up
camps and ensuring that the people house there received food, clothes,
• In Thrissur City, a programme was conducted by Chavakad
medicines and other necessary items during their stay there. The
Pourasamithy for appreciating the hard work done by the police
handholding and support continued even when the families returned to
personnel and fishermen during the floods.
their houses once the waters had receded, and the Police helped clean
and set them up in every manner possible. Timely medical help was also
• Sri. Bhoopesh, Inspector of Police, Mala; Sri. Pradeepkumar, SI
critical in these times and the alert steps taken by the police ensured
of Police Mala; Sri. K. A. Faisal, SCPO 4123, Special Branch Officer,
that the Jalaraksha operation was a complete success.
District Special Branch, Thrissur Rural and Sri. Biju O.H, GSCPO 5520,
Special Branch Officer, District Special Branch, Thrissur Rural received
mementos from Information and Guidance Group (IG Group– Mala)
which was awarded by Hon. High Court Judge, Smt. Mary Joseph in the
presence of Thrissur Rural District Police Chief Sri. M. K. Pushkaran
IPS in a function arranged at Mala for the commendable work done in
connection with rescue operations in Floods 2018.

• On 30/08/2018 Junior Chamber International, Palakkad with MA Ply

arranged Felicitation Ceremony for DPC, Palakkad; ASP, Agali, DySP,
District SB, Palakkad; DySP, Palakkad; SI of Police, Town North P.S
and other Police Personnel at Palakkad. On 09/09/2018 “Koottam”
Cultural Centre arranged an Appreciation ceremony at Aluvassery for
Inspector SHO, Nemmara P.S and others. On 11/09/2018 Centre for High
Skill Learning s& Rural Development Society, Kollengode arranged
a reception for the Inspector SHO, Nemmara P.S, Sub Inspector of
Police, Nemmara and Other Police Personnel at Block Panchayat Hall,
Nemmara. On 12/09/2018 “Voice of Mannarkkad”, gave a reception to
Inspector SHO, Mannarkkad P.S at Mannarkkad Town.

• Kondotty Block Panchayath of Malappuram district felicitated

District Collector, District Police Chief and all other Police Officials in
a function conducted at Moyinkutty Vydhyar Smarakam, Kondotty for
their extraordinary work in flood relief. SI of Police Vengara and Sri
Jaisal, fisherman from Tanur (Trauma Care Tanur) got many awards/
appreciation from public all over Kerala. Police Rescued 4 personnel (2
Poochal + 1 Kottappuram and 1 Olavatoor) within Kondotty and Vazhakkad
Police station limits. Social media highlighted the actions of police and
it created great impact among the public about the department.

Minister Sri. K. T. Jaleel and Hon: Kerala Speaker visited the disaster
camps, and the public apprised them of the selfless work of the police
personnel in the area and the elected representatives appreciated
the good work done by the Police and gave wide publicity in print and
social media. Appreciations were received from public for the police
personnel working in Tirur P.S. Limits who outstandingly performed
rescue operations. In addition, the local people overwhelmingly
supported the police during the disaster.

• The Co-ordination committee of Residence Associations and

Kozhikode Corporation Counselors and ward members appreciated the
good work of Marad Police during the floods.

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CHAPTER
TRAINING

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 Academy has a well-equipped Kennel School. The training at State Dog TRAINING IN VARIOUS UNITS - 2018
KERALA POLICE ACADEMY (KEPA) Training School at KEPA includes tracking criminals (Tracker), crime
Kerala Police Academy (KEPA) Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur was started investigation (Sniffer), explosives investigation, narcotics investigation, TRAINING DONE IN-
TRAINING DONE IN TRAINING DONE AT TRAINING DONE
security and police kennel display. RANK SIDE THE STATE LIKE TOTAL
in the year 2004. It is headed by IGP. It was established to cater to the THE UNIT ITSELF PTC AND KEPA OUTSIDE THE STATE
IMG, CDAC ETC.
requirements of training of Police Officers for a modern society. It is
the main training centre for Kerala Police. Full term training courses 1. POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE (PTC) SP 1 1 1 8 11
are available for recruits including Sub Inspectors, Constables, Women
Constables, Drivers and Telecommunication Constables. There are Police Training College, Trivandrum was established in the year 1958 in DySP 287 152 46 33 518
short term courses and in-service courses available for various ranks. It the present campus. The basic training for officers was given at this
has the capacity to train all officers of the police department including institution till 2003. Now apart from giving basic training to Police INSP 737 273 46 27 1,083
IPS officers. Training is given in management, traffic, communication, Constabulary, in-service courses, refresher courses, re-orientation
computer, swimming, driving, transport and forensics. courses, familiarisation courses and cadre courses are being under ASI 1,318 278 74 10 1,680
taken at PTC. After the establishment of Police Academy at Thrissur,
the officers are given basic training at KEPA. Apart from this, computer SI 2,258 688 240 67 3,253
Kerala Police Academy has a main building with 90,000 sq. ft. capacity.
It consists of: training programmes and Common Integrated Police Application (CIPA)
SCPO 10,250 846 186 30 11,312
training programmes for Police Officers and men are also given at
1. An air-conditioned conference hall seating 100 delegates Police Training College, Trivandrum.
2. 3 air-conditioned seminar halls, each of 150 capacity CPO 25,005 1998 349 291 27,643
3. 16 big and 7 medium classrooms, 1,200 personnel can be seated in FACILITIES AT PTC
indoor classes at the same time Min 569 318 71 0 958
4. 2 computer labs, each with 50 computers for training Police Training College has 6 AC classrooms, 2 conference halls and a
5. International standard swimming pool Tech 207 61 3 19 290
big auditorium. There are two computer labs consisting of 50 computers
6. Traffic training school each. Out of the two computer labs, one is earmarked for imparting Total 40,632 4,615 1,016 485 46,748
7. Central police canteen training on Crime & Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) and the
other lab for other basic computer courses. Accommodation facility
FACILITIES IN KEPA: with food is available both for male and female officers. Accommodation Of a force of 58,419, 46,748 persons underwent training. Over 80% of training was stopped, but for which Kerala Police would have been a
• Indoor training facility to train 1,200 people at a time is available for about 300 trainees at a time in barracks. For outdoor the force underwent training during the year. The shortfall was because unique organisation wherein all force members were trained in a year.
• Main parade ground of 7.5 acres training, a big parade ground and a medium sized ground are available. of the impact of the devastating floods, in the aftermath of which all
• Sports complex ground of 3.5 acres Facility for playing basketball, badminton and a gym is also available.
• 300 yard firing range BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMMES DURING 2018
• Motor Transport School to train 300 drivers at a time Two Fire Simulators for Firing Practice are available at PTC. A new
• Police Dog Training Centre and Kennel to train 18 dogs at a time generation Driving Simulator has been installed at PTC which is used for EXPECTED DATE
SL. STRENGTH DATE OF OF COMPLETION
Light Motor Vehicle Driving training of Recruit APPCs and other officers. CATEGORY DURATION
The Department of Forensic Science under the control of Joint NO. COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING
Director, FSL (HOD FS) is functioning at KEPA. One Senior Instructor The press at PTC is one of the biggest printing units of the Police
of FSL is working here for imparting training. One Senior Instructor 1 SI GE 28th C Batch 2 12 months 01/03/17 28/02/18
Department. A monthly magazine named ‘Kerala Police News Letter’ is
of Finger Print and another Senior Instructor of Forensic Science are being published from PTC.
taking classes on the concerned subjects. The Department of Forensic 2 APSI 4 12 months 08/02/17 07/02/18
Medicine is also functioning at KEPA under the control of HOD Forensic A vast library with a good collection of books on various subjects is also
Medicine Department. There is a model police station in the academy. functioning well here. 3 SI(GE) Puducherry 1 12 months 23/03/17 22/03/18
A Motor Transport Wing under the supervision of an Assistant Director
(Technical and MT studies) in the rank of Superintendent of Police (MT) Speed Detection Camera Control Room is functioning at Police Training 4 RtWPCs 578 9 months 18/09/17 POP held on 31/07/18
is functioning in KEPA. The Superintendent of Police (MT) takes classes College under the Supervision of Principal, PTC.
on MT subjects. Training is given to personnel from other departments 5 29th Batch Rt Dvr PCs 380 6 months 12/09/17 POP held on 22/03/18
like excise, fire force, motor vehicle department. A good power supply unit with backup facility is available in PTC.
6 7th Batch Dog Training 14 dogs & 28 handlers 9 months 01/02/18 31/10/18
Motor Transport & Driving School A Hanuman Swami Temple about 150 years old formerly being manned
Motor Transport School endeavours to impart quality training in driving, by British Police and a Mosque are also functioning at Police Training 7 30th Batch Rt Dvr PCS 105 6 months 17/04/18 POP held on 29/10/18
fleet management and various trades of transport to those taking part College.
in various courses conducted at Kerala Police Academy. MT School 8 8th Batch AMVIS 27 3 months 03/04/18 30/06/18
also gives insight to the trainees about the functioning, care and
maintenance of vehicles and its engines. 2018 - YEAR OF TRAINING AND
9 15th Batch BFO 138 3 months police training 03/04/18 30/06/18
LEARNING
Aquatic Training Centre
10 10th Batch CEO 120 180 working days police training 02/05/18 POP held on 20/12/18
The Kerala Police Academy swimming pool is having an area of 0.5acres In a pathbreaking initiative, to put in place the centrality of training in
with diving stand. Police, it was mandated through a directive of the State Police Chief
that all personnel (cutting across ranks) undergo a minimum of 3 days 11 9th Batch AMVIS 40 3 months 03/07/18 30/09/18
Traffic Training School training during the year 2016-17. This comprehensive coverage was
Traffic Training School was started with the objective of training on substantially achieved. Building on this, 2018 was declared as the year 12 10th Batch AMVIS 178 90 working days 12/11/18 28/02/19
traffic rules and various aspects of traffic management system, not of Training and Learning in Kerala Police, which was a highly successful
only to police officers of all ranks but also to other Government and endeavour in which almost all members of the Kerala Police have been 13 29th Batch SIs 135 1 year 02/10/18 01/10/19
private people. There are a number of courses designed specifically trained. The training given to them was task oriented. A variety of
for police officers and men. They are given intensive training about learning, delivery and assessment methodologies were employed, in 14 16(B) Batch RT WPCs of WPB 153 9 months 15/10/18 14/07/19
investigation of accidents and laws pertaining to enforcement through an attempt to enable the courses to be participatory and interactive.
audio and visual mode. Unlike the usual practice of classroom training, case study, group 15 16th Batch BFOs 94 3 months police training 15/11/18 12/02/19
discussion, role play, crime scene simulation etc. were also included in
State Dog Training School the training programme. A snapshot of training in Kerala Police during 16 RtPCs (Special Rectt) 74 (53 men +21women) 9 months 01/08/18 30/04/19
As police dogs hold an important role in the police force, Kerala Police the year is as follows:

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 and Justice: Scope of Forensic Linguistics in India’. NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON FORENSIC LINGUISTICS AT POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE THIRUVANATHAPURAM
NATIONAL WORKSHOP AND
SEMINARS CONDUCTED AT KERALA Sri. Rishi Raj Singh IPS, DGP and the Excise Commissioner, Kerala
chaired the session on ‘Sharing investigation experiences by the
POLICE ACADEMY AND POLICE investigation officers’. He gave a lecture on ‘Body Language of thieves/
suspects’. Dr. Jayesh K. Joseph, Criminologist, Kerala Police Academy
TRAINING COLLEGE IN THE YEAR 2018 delivered a lecture on ‘Truth Telling and Criminal behaviour’. Dr. Pradeep
Saji K., Joint Director & HOD, Forensic Science, KEPA delivered a
I. National Workshop on Forensic Linguistics at Police Training College, lecture on ‘Future of Polygraph, Brain mapping and narcoanalysis’. Sri.
Thiruvanathapuram K.N. Jinarajan, Superintendent of Police (Retd), spoke on ‘Interrogation
Techniques’. Dr. B. Sandhya IPS, ADGP (Training) joined the session and
With the motto ‘linguistics for justice’ the Dept. of Linguistics, University shared her experiences of using language and linguistic techniques in
of Kerala in collaboration with the Police Training College (PTC), Govt. of investigations and interacted with the participants. Further, she added
Kerala organised a three-day workshop on Forensic Linguistics (FoLi). that, there should be a platform to facilitate the interaction between
It was the first event of FoLi in India; held at PTC, Thiruvananthapuram sciences like linguistics and police investigation.
during 26-29 March 2018. 27 linguistic experts, police investigators, On the third day, the first session was chaired by Sri. Jacob Punnoose
senior officers, interrogators, forensic experts, forensic psychologists IPS, the former State Police Chief of Kerala. He shared his experience
and psychiatrists, computational linguists and jurists participated in of using language in investigations and referred to certain impediments
the workshop. As an outcome of the three day interdisciplinary and like the limitations of Indian Evidence Act in using FoLi. Dr. Arun B.
inter professional sharing of experience and expertise the workshop Nair of Psychiatry, Medical College Thiruvananthapuram delivered a
came out with an action plan to develop FoLi in India. lecture about the ‘Psychiatry of crime and its language’ followed it up
with an interaction with the participants. Dr. L. Sobha, senior scientist
Sri. Loknath Behera IPS, State Police Chief of Kerala inaugurated the
AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University chaired the second session,
workshop. Dr. B. Sandhya IPS, ADGP (Training) attended the inaugural
in which Sri. Naseer, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College,
function and delivered the keynote address. Sri Behera shared his
Thiruvananthapuram delivered a lecture on the ‘Psychiatric aspects of
experiences in Germany where statements by accused and witnesses
criminal behaviour’. Dr. Indu, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Medical
were examined by a forensic linguist. Dr. L. Ramamoorthy, the Deputy
College introduced the ‘Different types psychiatry disorders that lead
Director, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore chaired the
to crime’.
inaugural function. Mr. Sethu Raman IPS, the Principal, Police Training
College welcomed the participants to PTC, and Dr. S. Prema, Asst.
The last session was chaired by Dr. Sindhu Thulaseedharan, Assistant
Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, University of Kerala, & Coordinator of the
Professor, Dept of Law, University of Kerala. Dr. L. Sobha, Senior
Workshop introduced the theme of the workshop. Prof. Jayachandran
Scientist, Computational Linguistics Research Group, AU-KBC
R., Registrar, University of Kerala was the chief guest. Sri. Gopakumar,
Research Centre, Anna University taught ‘How Natural Language
Member -Syndicate, University of Kerala offered felicitations at the
Processing can be used for Forensic Linguistics’.
function. Sri. Anil Sreenivas, Vice Principal, Police Training College
presented the vote of thanks.
The valedictory session was chaired by Prof. C.R. Prasad, the Dean,
Oriental Studies, University of Kerala. Dr. Ravisankar S. Nair offered
The technical sessions on ‘Introducing Forensic Linguistics in Indian
felicitations. Smt. R. Sreelekha IPS, DGP delivered the valedictory
situation’ started with an opening lecture by Prof. N.K. Jayakumar,
address by recollecting some of her successful investigative
renowned jurist and the former Vice Chancellor of National University
experiences in which linguistics keys led towards the truth. Lt. P.
of Advanced Legal Studies, as well as the Legal Advisor to the Chief
Sreekumar, Assistant Professor, Dravidian University presented the
Minister of Kerala. He gave a lecture on “The role and relevance of
action plan and a syllabus for an elective course in forensic linguistics
Forensic Linguistics in the Administration of Justice”. He specially
for M.A. Linguistics students and LLM students. Ms. Sruthy T.S., M Phil,
emphasised the scope of FoLi beyond police investigations. The relation
Department of Linguistics University of Kerala presented the report.
between language and law is an area to be explored in a multilingual
Sri. Anil Sreenivas the Vice Principal, PTC expressed vote of thanks
country like India. He suggested that the organisers find out alternate
and presented PTC’s memento to Dr. Prema, the coordinator of the
Malayalam terms to signify the scope of the FoLi. Dr. Alexander Jacob
workshop for successfully organising the workshop.
IPS, Rtd. DGP chaired the session and shared his views on the role of
language in investigations. In continuation of the opening lecture, Dr.
Ravisankar S. Nair, Associate Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, Central
University of Kerala introduced the concept of FoLi in his lecture on ‘
What is Forensic Linguistics: Methods and Applications’. Dr. Sindhu
Thulaseedharan, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, University of
Kerala discussed ‘The limits in the use of Forensic Science Testimony
in the Legal Process’. Dr. L. Ramamoorthy, Deputy Director, Central
Institute of Indian Languages introduced the CIIL’s Resource for the
development of Forensic Linguistics in India.

On the second day, the session on FoLi ‘Case Studies & Technologies’
was chaired by Dr. Ravisankar S. Nair. Prof. Achuthsankar S. Nair, HoD,
Dept. of Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, University of Kerala
presented a case study on ‘Word Prints: A Case Study of Computational
Stylometry’. Dr. Vijayan, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, Bharathiar
University presented on ‘Confessions, Statements and Evidences in
Forensic Linguistics’. Mr. Shijith, Technical Officer, Dept. of Linguistics,
University of Kerala demonstrated ‘Techniques of phonetic techniques
of speaker identification’. Lt. P. Sreekumar, Asst. Professor, Department
of Dravidian & Computational Linguistics delivered a lecture on ‘Science

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 II. National workshop on “New Trends in Police Training Methodologies” solution as to how to fix it or end it (as most police problems on attaining citizens’ satisfaction. He was of the opinion that training 10. There needs to be a minimum tenure for trainers, coupled with
at Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur are), which technical training depends on, then a dependency on should start by listening to their customers. He put forward a concept appropriate allowances as recommended by the National Training
technical rigour can cause the situation to become confusing and called ‘Journaling’ by trainees in which each trainee had to document Policy so as to attract the best talent into training. These incentives
The Kerala Police Academy was inaugurated and started functioning messy because the actual problem to solve has not been identified. two things every day in the journal and then think about these two have however to be performance driven, to be based on appropriate
at Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur on 29th May, 2004. Every year since The above poses substantial issues of both instructional design as things and meditate over it every night. testing.
then, 29th May has been celebrated as Academy Day. In keeping with well as training evaluation.
tradition, this year’s Academy Day was celebrated on 29th May, 2018. Sri. Jacob Punnoose IPS (Rtd) (Former State Police Chief) in his 11. The syllabus in police training must be substantially altered to
The Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, Sri. Justice (Rtd) P. Sathasivam graced 7. The reality of the practical world dictates that quite often subject valedictory address appreciated the initiative taken by Kerala Police introduce a hands-on/ integrated approach wherein the trainee
the celebrations and inaugurated the function. matter experts (police officers) do not have the time or the expertise Academy in trying to change police training methodologies. He stated learns not just the theory, but is regularly exposed to the actual
This year, in addition to the above, the Academy organised a national required to devote to building instructional materials, even if they that the training should incorporate appropriate attitude towards practice of the theory.
seminar on “”New Trends in Police Training Methodology”. This seminar wanted to, as they are already burdened by their regular workload. the job and felt that the present attitude has a colonial hangover. He
was attended by eminent practitioners and experts, including select It needs to be examined as to how other stakeholders/ experts reminded that one should never forget that we are policemen due to 12. Recruitment into police needs to be based on aptitude testing.
heads of various training academies in the country. Sri. K. Vijaykumar, collaborate effectively in providing a solution to this problem. the right provided to us by the Constitution so we should respect the
IPS (Rtd), Senior Security Advisor, Ministry of Home Affairs, and an other rights of citizens mentioned in our Constitution. He stressed the 13. There is an urgent need to introduce substantial behavioural/
accomplished trainer himself led the proceedings. The workshop was 8. Police training in India relies substantially on regimentation and importance of developing infrastructure to train the massive workforce. attitude training into the syllabi of police training. This should
conceived to deliberate on a wide variety of training issues, some of blind obedience to the instructor. This is often transposed into He emphasised that there is a need to take policing to the doorstep of include training to interact with women, children, and marginalised
which are outlined below. similar expectations from public interactions. The necessity of people and that training should be devised keeping this in mind. He sections of society.
marrying the needs of regimentation in police with the demands of concluded his speech by stating that no training can take place without
Issues: civility and openness in police-public interactions is indeed a police research. Research in police sciences has to be encouraged. 14. Training must focus on removal of prejudices, as well as seek to
training conundrum. understand police through the lens of the Constitution and the
1. One of the primary issues in contemporary law enforcement training
Sri. Anup Kuruvilla John IPS (DIG Training) delivered the vote of thanks people.
is that while most training is based on practical field experience, it
Record of Proceedings: at the valedictory session.
is rarely subject to scientific validation. It is necessary that police
15. It was emphasised that research was critical to understanding
training takes a scientific look at policing issues, and the best The National Workshop on ‘New Trends in Police Training Methodologies’ Recommendations and suggestions: police performance, and the same could provide valuable inputs
possible manner in which training can be improved. The manner, in was inaugurated by Sri. K. Vijay Kumar IPS (Rtd), Senior Security The following are the recommendations of the workshop: in improving training methodologies. There must be considerable
which this can be effectively undertaken, given the challenge of poor Advisor, MHA. Sri. Jacob Punnoose IPS (Rtd) delivered the valedictory
effort in advancing the cause of police science in the country.
research on policing in India, is an issue of critical concern. address. Sri. Loknath Behera IPS, State Police Chief, Kerala delivered 1. There is an urgent need to substantially escalate the infrastructural
the presidential remarks at the inaugural session. The following heads capacity in training. This is because the present infrastructure is 16. There must be a network to share and support regular interactions
2. Methodologically, the vast majority of law enforcement training is of police training institutions attended the workshop. woefully inadequate to effectively meet the needs of current day between training institutions across the country, so that exchange
still conducted in the classroom, in outdoor sessions, or rarely in recruitment. of information and methodologies occur on a regular basis.
hands-on scenario based training sessions. Many institutions like 1. Dr. B. Sandhya IPS, ADGP and Director, Kerala Police Academy
the Kerala Police Academy have moved to blended learning, which 2. Smt. Anjana Sinha IPS, Director, NISA, Hyderabad 2. Trainees who are currently recruited are often upto date with 17. State Police forces need to train around one lakh newly recruited
combines some online lessons and classroom time, resulting in 3. Smt. Kala Ramachandran IPS, Director, NEPA technology and have skill sets that are absent in trainers themselves. personnel in India every year, apart from in-service training
more time for hands-on training. The idea is to reduce classroom As such, the training methodologies presently employed have to programs. For introducing blended training methodologies, to
time with online lessons divided into easily digestible chunks. This Sri. V.N. Rai, former Director, SVP National Police Academy also be re-evaluated so as to tailor them for effective instruction. This promote research and to introduce special incentives, substantial
blended learning approach could also be used to preload information addressed the workshop. The workshop also took inputs from the could take the shape of online, or blended learning. E-learning in its amount of money is required. Quality training only will make
for academy programs and to reduce classroom time for in-service corporate and academic worlds. various forms have to be put to considerable use in police. sensitised and professional police forces suited for a democratic
training. However, having only commenced this, the methodology
In her welcome and introductory address, Dr. B. Sandhya IPS ADGP society. Government of India may be addressed to spend money on
requires substantial study and examination. 3. Training poses the challenge of having to cater to the needs of
(Training) & Director Kerala Police Academy gave a brief on the present quality police training.
trainees with substantially different skill sets and orientations. As
training methodologies being practiced, innovative training initiatives
3. Soft-skills are an integral element of police training today. Yet, given such, it may be appropriate to assess the possibility of customised
of KEPA and the issues in the present training methodologies. In his
the fact that the job of the police requires one to exhibit a range of learning where different skills are imparted to different trainees
responses to varying scenarios, soft skills are often lost over time.
presidential address Sri. Loknath Behera IPS, DGP & State Police Chief,
put forward his insights into the use of technology in both basic and in-
based on their competencies. SIGNIFICANT INNOVATIONS AND
This is also in part due to the fact that the existing police sub-culture
does not encourage the use of such skills. Given this context, it is
service training programmes. Sri. Vijay Kumar IPS (Rtd), Senior Security
Advisor, MHA inaugurated the workshop. In the opening remarks he
4. Training should move to role-plays, simulation exercises, group INFRASTRUCTURAL ADDITIONS IN
a substantial training challenge to inculcate empathy and enduring
soft skills in the trainees.
outlined his vision for future police training in India.
The second session titled ‘Training Methodology - Lessons from Police
discussions, syndicate groups etc. as well as utilise new world
technologies like virtual reality and e-learning. Education in training TRAINING
has to transform itself into edu-tainment. RECENT PROGRESSIVE INITIATIVES:
Academies’ was chaired by Sri. V.N. Rai IPS (Rtd), former Director, SVP
4. Immersion training is often considered one of the best forms of
National Police Academy. He pointed out the need for skill customisation
training. However, given that policing is so field oriented, it requires 5. It needs to be assessed as to how discipline can be inculcated in the
during the training period itself. Smt. Anjana Sinha IPS, Director, The Kerala Police Academy has undertaken the following progressive
to be analysed as to how this strategy can be employed for effective force without placing excessive reliance on age-old methods like
National Industrial Security Academy shared her experience of the new initiatives in the recent past:
induction training. drill and parade.
training methodology being adopted at NISA. She put forward the 3ie
approach: Interest, Involvement, Interactive method and Evaluation. I. Comprehensive Attitudinal Shift Towards Training
5. In-service training is today routine. While it employs a wide variety of 6. Outdoor training focused on developing physical fitness must
Smt. Kala Ramachandran, Director, North East Police Academy opined Kerala Police has embarked on a comprehensive training revamp
strategies to ensure interest in the classroom, it does not entail long be tailored in such a manner that the methods instructed are
that the trainees should be treated as adults. She explained various program, aimed at moving away from the conventional model of police
term learning. Moreover, it is limited by the physical and technical sustainable in the long run, given the constraints of time and
methods employed at NEPA including case study method, the emphasis training. To put in place the centrality of training in police, it was
capacity of the training institution. States like Maharashtra as well facilities in regular policing.
on mistakes, simulation exercises showing how to make arrests, how to mandated through a directive of the State Police Chief that all personnel
as organisations like Tata Consultancy Services have moved to
write FIRs etc., mob control simulation and negotiations, group work- (cutting across ranks) undergo a minimum of 3 days training during the
online training, with associated certification norms. The challenge 7. There is an urgent need to upgrade quality of trainers by providing
tactics and management games and Simulator Technologies. year 2016-17. This comprehensive coverage was substantially achieved.
is to introduce this in an effective manner, given the constraints of them better learning opportunities, and to institutionalise a faculty Building on this, 2018 was declared as the year of Training and Learning
time and other resources. development program.
Sri. Suresh Panampilly, Tata Consultancy Services sharing his in Kerala Police, which was a highly successful endeavour in which
experience in the corporate sector, opined that it was high time to almost all members of the Kerala Police have been trained. The training
6. Within law enforcement training, historically the focus has been on 8. Trainers must be provided exposure on andragogical methodologies
replace the physical classrooms with the virtual way. He stressed given to them was task oriented. A variety of learning delivery and
subject matter and technical expertise presentations. This ensures so as to make training more effective.
upon the need to develop a Learning Management system that can be assessment methodologies were employed, in an attempt to enable the
accountability for the material presented in class. However, it
accessed from anywhere. He also highlighted the importance of nano- courses to be participatory and interactive. Unlike the usual practice of
does not ensure though that while the material was presented, the 9. Police academies must consider the necessity of outsourcing talent
videos in the training programme and about the i-class concept. classroom training, case study, group discussion, role play, crime scene
students actually learnt it and were able to apply it in the workplace. wherever they are available. simulation etc. were also included in the training programme. This was
This is compounded when a problem does not have a consensual
Sri. Surya Prakash Pati (IIM, Kozhikode) stated that policing should focus followed up with the following purposive interventions in training.

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 II. Revamp of Training Syllabus where the trainees put up a fantastic show of their cultural talent. Select VI. Personalised Outdoor Training Program qualified faculties from Department of Forensic Medicine, Forensic
The basic training syllabus at both the Sub Inspector and constabulary evenings are set apart for interactions with eminent personalities. For the first time, the outdoor training program has been revamped Science, Finger Print Bureau, judiciary, prosecution, Central Forensic
level has been comprehensively amended bringing it in tune with the with the instructors being trained by the Lakshmibai National College Science Lab, Central Detective Training School, law universities,
requirements of both modern day policing as well as the aspirations of V. Soft Skill Training to Young Sub-Inspectors of Physical Education (LNCPE), Trivandrum. Every single incoming computer experts, photographic experts, central police forces etc..
the modern day recruit. The training seeks to replace rote learning with Entry level induction of officers into Kerala Police is at the rank of basic trainee was put through a comprehensive medical and fitness The participants were continuously assessed and on the basis of the
discussion-oriented and activity oriented classrooms. The syllabus, Sub Inspector. They are also at the cutting edge of policing in Kerala. evaluation, which has since been digitised. This is subject to regular assessment, necessary modifications were made in the training.
prepared after detailed discussions over two years, focuses on a unique So as to ensure that they have the right attitude and sensibility to deal follow-up at periodical intervals, with specific inputs on trainees being The participants also undergo specialised training in different CDTS
module based approach, which through a combination of indoor and with the challenges of modern policing, Kerala Police has embarked provided to the instructors and trainees. time to time. Moreover, the participants are given different topics for
outdoor inputs provides the recruit with essential skill sets that will on a program to build essential skills for courteous public interaction, specialising and are assigned to take classes for the various basic
be of use to them in the course of their career. Rather than delivering defusing conflict situations, victim empathy etc.. Starting with closed VII. Women Officers as Outdoor Instructors training programmes which are progressing at KEPA. By these methods
specific limited inputs, the purpose of the syllabus is to expose and brainstorming sessions to yoga/ stress management modules and Traditionally, women officers have never functioned as outdoor of training, the participants are more equipped with confidence and
sensitise the trainee to the wide range of police roles, to foster in them practical hands on exercises, these week-long programs have enabled instructors in the academy. For the first time this year, women police thus these trainings help the participants to compete in the AIPDM with
a curiosity for learning, to inculcate in them the capacity to think and the trainees to introspect and reassess existing practices in police work. officers were selected as instructors for outdoor training. A “Training of confidence.
adapt, and at the same time retain the core police values like discipline Trainers” course was conducted for the newly inducted women trainers.
and physical fitness. These women instructors are specialised in various forms of drill and X. Training Program on Active Listening Skills
other outdoor activities. They are trained in firing of assault weapons The academy conducted a program on Active Listening Skills at the
III. Electronic Learning and Assessment in Training as well as revolver/pistol. These trainers personally supervise the academy. The program meant for officers at the police station level was
Kerala Police has started an online portal for e-learning titled “KeLS” performance of each trainee. They can be used as master trainers on highly appreciated and effective.
(Kerala Police Academy e-learning System). The portal is available long term basis.
both on the academy webpage, as well as an app, through the Google ACTIVE LISTENING SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMME –
play store, is hosted in the State Data Centre. Every training material VIII. Upgrading Kerala Police Academy as a Centre of Excellence in CHANGATHIKOOTTAM
required by the trainee, from general notifications, to course material, Police Research
time tables, and even the class feedback, are now available on the digital A research and publication wing is functioning at Kerala Police Academy
platform. All indoor examinations, which are open book, progressive (i.e with a photographic division, documentation division, research division
one exam for every ten classes) and use a mix of take home examinations, and a publication division. Research and publication wing publishes
response papers, MCQs and conventional timed tests make use of this academy newsletter bimonthly incorporating the training activities
portal. As a pilot, online examination has commenced in the academy. of consecutive two months and the academic articles. There are four
In its next phase, creating a comprehensive and integrated system of ongoing research projects carried out by the research wing. They are
‘e-learning’ across Kerala Police is the goal. This will be achieved by – “De-radicalisation through community policing in Kerala”, “Impact of
producing e-content that can be offered as massive open online courses Tribal Janamaithri programmes in Kerala”, “Study of work culture, stress
(MOOCs) thus introducing a transformational change in the pedagogy and job satisfaction in Kerala Police” and “ Suicide cases of service
and style of learning for trainees. The greatest advantage is that it will persons in Kerala Police”. All these studies are aimed to upgrade and
provide a one-stop web and mobile based interactive e-content for revise the existing basic and in-service training syllabus of Kerala Police
all courses to all police personnel across the State to upgrade their on the basis of the results obtained through the research studies. The
knowledge and skills on ‘ Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone’ basis. It is devised research projects are being carried out using both conventional and
as an on-demand, personalised digital learning platform, with the digital methodologies. We have already taken steps to collaborate with
capacity for certification. As part of developing infrastructure for digital Academic Institutions like the NUALS, CUSAT, Calicut University etc..
learning, structured networking and WiFi Connectivity to the Training, The academy has also commenced a Student Internship Programme.
Administrative Blocks, and Barracks in the Kerala Police Academy has Students from various National Level and State Level Universities INAUGURATION OF MUSIC THERAPY & MEDIATION HALL
been achieved. Classes are digitally enabled with projectors, laptops, and academic institutes are undergoing their internship as a partial ON – 18.04.2018
and even mobiles. fulfilment of their curriculum. Student Internship Programme aims to
ensure collaborative research in policing so as to revamp the training
IV. Structural Changes in Basic Police Training curriculum on evidence based policing. The end objective is to upgrade
Every basic training program commences with a two-week orientation/ the Kerala Police Academy as a Centre of Excellence in Police Research.
induction activity, where through activities ranging from ice-breaking to We have started with a programme to develop a few researchers and
personality development, time management and stress management, research assistants in Kerala Police.
the recruit is encouraged to find his/ her personal voice and expression
in a group setting. All trainers during the period are outsourced lifestyle IX. Training programme for the Participants of Duty Meet
trainers. This is followed up during the training period with weekly For the first time in the history of Kerala Police a year-long training for
syndicate group activities. Each syndicate functions as a team to raise the participants of the duty meet started at Kerala Police Academy. The
and discuss issues on various functional and interest areas as well as team members who were selected for All India Police Duty Meet were
to brainstorm various challenges that the force faces in modern day given one year training to compete in the meet. As a result of the same,
policing. Grouping participants from different backgrounds to form the team performed well in the 61st All India Police Duty meet held at
the syndicates, enables participants to learn from each other as well Chennai and the team won in the following events with the toughest
as to accept and respond to competing points of view. The trainees competition
are also put through immersion training, where they visit and spend
extended time at their areas of work from police stations to social 1. Silver medal in Dog Squad Competition (Tracker)
justice institutions and tribal hamlets. These immersion programmes 2. Silver in Scientific aids to Investigation (Lifting and Packing)
act as a bridge between classroom learning and appreciation of real
world conditions. It sensitises them to social issues and provides them In the year 2018, Kerala Police Academy conducted a screening test
an opportunity for self reflection about their personal goals as well as in the district level and based on that, district level competition
their responsibilities as public servants. Training also follows a hectic winners were selected on the basis of highest score and the top most
Hobby Club Activity Calendar. The club activities in various fields like participants were selected for State level duty meet. In May 2018, among
performing arts, theatre, arts and fashion, adventure etc. provides an the selected candidates a competition at the State level was conducted
opportunity for the trainees to leave their comfort zone and step up to by Kerala Police Academy. The winners were selected for training at
explore new areas of skills and hobbies. It is an important avenue to Kerala Police Academy.
develop social and leadership skills, as well as to adapt and innovate.
In addition, every second Thursday is designated as a cultural evening The training for the selected participants were imparted by specially

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 DIGITAL FORENSICS TRAINING LAB Honouring the faculty and students of Fine Arts College for painting the RESTORED COMPANY OFFICES
Tribal Janamaithri Hall
The Academy has put in place a secondary Digital Forensics Training Old historical buildings which ran around the main academy building
Laboratory which ensures training for field level officers in digital crime were in a dilapidated condition. They have now been restored and are
scene investigation. now working as company offices.

REVAMPED CONFERENCE HALL

The following are the newly revamped facilities at the Kerala Police
Academy:

CRIME SCENE TRAINING HALL

The crime scene training hall is a state-of-the-art crime scene training centre
with audio visual aids, and modern training materials and crime scenes.

JANAMAITHRI TRAINING CENTRE

MINI-CONFERENCE HALL CUM VIDEO CONFERENCE ROOM
The existing Seminar Hall has been renovated and made into a state-of- ACADEMY JUNGLE TRAIL
the-art facility where 150 persons can be comfortably accommodated.
The Academy jungle trail is a 3.5 mud running track which runs around
the campus. It provides an alternative to the tarred tracks in the
academy.
Inauguration of Running Track – 29.05.2018

E-REGISTRATION KIOSK
TRIBAL JANAMAITHRI TRAINING HALL
The tastefully done Tribal Janamaithri Training Hall with murals created
by the students from Fine Arts College, Thrissur is a significant addition
to the academy.

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 IED TRAINING CENTRE SUPERMARKET DOLPHIN - AQUATIC COMPLEX AND PARK
The IED training centre is a unique training area, which caters to training A modern, A/C supermarket has been started in the academy, upgrading The old swimming pool has been renovated and a park established.
in IEDs for both LWE affected areas as well as urban areas. It is also an the old style provision store.
Inauguration of Renovated Swimming Pool – 29.05.2018
effective area to teach anti-sabotage measures.

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “NEW TRENDS IN POLICE TRAINING METHODOLOGIES” AT KERALA POLICE ACADEMY THRISSUR

LAUNDRY UNIT INDOOR STADIUM AND GYMNASIUM

The indoor stadium and the gymnasium have been upgraded with new
Trainees in the academy now have an opportunity to get their clothes/
equipment and a world class BWF approved artificial court.
uniforms washed and ironed at a nominal price.

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 NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ‘KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Janamaithri Suraksha project, the Student Police Cadet, reception NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ‘KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE POLICE’ CONDUCTED AT POLICE
desks in police stations, child friendly police stations etc., he said that
STRATEGIES FOR THE POLICE’ CONDUCTED AT POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE ON 27.06.2018
this workshop is another step in modernising Kerala Police.
TRAINING COLLEGE ON 27.06.2018
Highlighting the significance of the workshop, and conceptualising the
The National Workshop on ‘Knowledge Management Strategies for the
problem, he said that Kerala Police today recruits extremely qualified
Police’ was conducted on 27th June 2018 at the Police Training College.
people. We have many doctorates, post graduates, graduates etc. in
The workshop was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala,
the force. They bring in various skill sets to the department. In addition,
Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan. Dr. V.K. Ramachandran, Vice Chairman, Kerala
a policeman, through his years of experience brings in substantial
Planning Board, delivered the valedictory address. Dr. B. Sandhya IPS,
expertise. This may be in crime control, crime investigation or in law
ADGP and Director, Kerala Police Academy, delivered the presidential
and order. How can this become an asset for the department? How
remarks at the inaugural session. The following resource persons
can one person’s experience be used to teach another member of the
addressed the workshop:
force? How can an experience in one part of the State be used to help in
decision-making in another part? Similarly, a policeman goes on a beat
Prof. Achuthsankar S. Nair, Department of Computational Biology & Bio
and meets a lot of people. He examines petitions and understands that
Informatics, University of Kerala
there are many sides to a problem. A control room vehicle gets data on
various issues in a locality. A policeman investigates a case and collects
Dr. B. Ashok IAS, secretary, Parliament Affairs, Sports & Youth Affairs,
information relating to the same. Across Kerala, six and a half lakh FIRs
Government of Kerala
are registered. A police station has data on road accidents in the area.
CCTV cameras on roads collects images and videos. Most importantly,
Sri. Victor Joseph T., Group Head, Technology Development &
on all of these issues, there is substantial public data. How can this be
Management Group, VSSC
converted into useful information for the police? How can this become
Sri. S. Aananthakrishnan IPS, ADGP (HQ), Kerala policing knowledge?
Sri. T.K. Vinodkumar IPS, ADGP (Intelligence), Kerala
He said that while policing has undergone tremendous modernisation
Sri. Sumit Kumar Bardhan, Director, Predictive Analytic Solutions in recent times, we have placed very little emphasis on creating and
Dr. Pradnya Sarvade IPS, ADGP (Administration), Maharashtra managing knowledge in policing. Projects like CCTNS have attempted
Sri. Sushil Kannan, Joint Assistant Director, NCRB to do so. However, in this technological age, we need to go beyond this.
We need to be able to create knowledge more effectively. We need to
Sri. Harishwar S. Vishwanathappa IPS, Addl. DCP, Delhi
be able to use modern techniques like e-learning to impart training. We
Sri. Naval Bajaj IPS, Special IGP, Konkan Range, Maharashtra need systems to assist us in better decision making. All of this requires
us to change our conventional thinking and processing systems. He
Issue:
hoped that the workshop will be able to effectively do this.
Every police person by virtue of his or her extensive experience is a
The Hon’ble Chief Minister also raised the issue of Open Data. He said
storehouse of policing knowledge. The manner in which this isolated
that while some police information may need to be secret and closed,
‘intellectual capital’, can be translated into an institutional asset, easily
that may not be necessary with most information. He sought to explore
accessible as institutional memory, demands our urgent attention.
the possibility of using police information for public use.
Secondly, with the advent of the information age, a large amount of data
is churned out of the policing process on a daily basis. This is besides Referring to the multiplicity of backgrounds represented at the
the sizeable volume of data that is readily available in the public sphere. conference, he said that we need to bring in the combined expertise
Our inability to transform these disparate data sets into policing of various backgrounds to this project. He stressed the importance of
knowledge remains another fundamental challenge. While policing has having more of these workshops.
undergone tremendous modernisation in recent times, we have placed
very little emphasis on creating and managing knowledge in policing. The second session was led by Sri. T.K. Vinod Kumar, ADG Intelligence
who spoke on the subject of how knowledge management could be
In view of the above challenges, Kerala Police conducted a National tailored to create institutional strength for the police. Specifically,
Workshop on ‘Knowledge Management Strategies for the Police’ on 27th he discussed the importance of the concept, methods of creating
June 2018 at the Police Training College. knowledge, processes thereof, and the need to build these on existing
knowledge bases. Mr. Sumit Bardhan, from Predictive Analysis gave
Record of proceedings:
an illuminating talk on using data to churn out predictive suggestions
The success of any society depends largely on the manner in which we
useful for the police.
use information, communication and other technologies to improve
our knowledge. Kerala Police, realising the importance of this, has The third session was about experiments done by police forces in
embarked on many initiatives in this regard. This workshop was an respect of knowledge management strategies. Two brilliant examples
opportunity to dwell on strategies to institutionalise this process from Maharashtra Police were presented. Dr. Pradnya Sarvade spoke
of transition to a knowledge organisation, building on our existing on the GIS based strategy support system, and Sri Naval Bajaj, spoke on
strengths. the e-learning system. Dr. Sarvade explained the system, indicating the
manner in which existing knowledge is channelised to incentivise and
The conference started with an opening session about general
achieve specific policing outcomes. Sri. Bajaj emphasised the criticality
strategies to use knowledge management in governance. It started
of selecting the right media for disseminating and documenting
with Prof. Achuthsankar S. Nair, who brilliantly broke down knowledge
knowledge. Sri. Harishwar Vishwantappa, a young officer from Delhi
management for the uninitiated. Dr. B. Ashok IAS, built on this foundation
Police spoke about an experiment he undertook - the e-malkhana
and spoke about the possibilities that knowledge management
system in Delhi’s police stations by which the archiving and retrieving
afforded law enforcement. Dr. Victor Joseph, from the Vikram Sarabhai
of material involved in crime was rendered easy. Mr. Sushil Kannan from
Space Research Centre spoke on the applications of space science in
the National Crime Records Bureau spoke on the initiatives of NCRB in
knowledge management.
this regard.
In his inaugural address, the Hon’ble Chief Minister stated that we are
The valedictory session was chaired by Sri. V.K. Ramachandran, Vice
living in a knowledge society. Recalling that Kerala Police has always
Chairman, Kerala State Planning Board. He brought out the linkages
been in the forefront of implementing progressive ventures like the
between Amartya Sen’s theory of public action to policing in Kerala.

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 the pedagogy and style of learning for trainees. The greatest advantage
E-LEARNING IN KEPA is that it will provide a one-stop web and mobile based interactive BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMMES
e-content for all courses to all police personnel across the state to
CAMPUS WiFi Kerala Police Academy undertakes a variety of training programmes
upgrade their knowledge and skills on ‘anytime, anywhere, anyone’ basis.
catering to the requirements at various levels in the police department.
The academy has completed a multi-crore e-Academy project in which It is devised as an on-demand, personalised digital learning platform,
The institution imparts basic training to all categories in the police
the training and residential areas in the Academy (training blocks/ with the capacity for certification. The beta version of this platform has
department including Technical Police Constables. The training of
administrative blocks/ barracks) are all connected through an extensive been developed with the assistance of CDAC, and is now undergoing
Police Dogs and dog handlers is also undertaken at the State Dog
high-speed and structured campus WiFi network powered by the finishing touches. Simultaneously electronic content for this model is
Training School, Kerala Police Academy. Other departments like Kerala
National Knowledge Network. Each classroom is linked to the central under production. Over time, this could be used for promotion cadre
Motor Vehicle Department, Kerala Fire and Rescue Services, Forest
server through thin-clients located in each classroom. Moreover, courses, ACR gradings etc..
Department, Excise Department are also availing the services of the
classes are now digitally enabled with projectors, laptops, and even
Kerala Police Academy in imparting basic training to their recruits at
mobiles. RECORDING STUDIO
various levels. The cadets from the police departments of Lakshadweep
So as to ensure that the content is created for the LMS system, as well J-Gate – Largest e-Journal Gateway | Journal Finder and Pondicherry are also undergoing basic training in the academy. The
as to populate the digital repository, so that trainees can access the training aims to improve the proficiency and keenness of the trainees
same, it is necessary to have a proper recording studio. The same is and inculcate in them those habits of health, activity, discipline, self
under construction. reliance, honesty, dignity of labour, keen observation, courtesy and
straight forwardness in the execution of their work, which are essential
E-LIBRARY to a police officer.
The library at the Kerala Police Academy is the State Police Library
and Research Centre. In keeping with the current trends in knowledge
THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT IN THE BASIC
dissemination, it is necessary to move into the electronic format. TRAINING:
The objective of an E-library in KEPA is that it will provide access to • Computer literacy and cyber evidence collection knowledge
all electronic resources of the library to all library members from their • Advanced driving and speeding training in various motor vehicles
personal devices/ desktops, irrespective of where they are located. • General physical drill, swimming and musketry
In addition, it is proposed to have an online portal where list of all • General training in wireless technology usage and communication
resources have to be made publicly available. signalling
• Communication and crime report writing skills
• Legal and law classes
ELECTRONIC LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT • Gender and human rights management training
Manupatra India Law Legal DatabaseArticles
Building on the e-Academy platform, the Kerala Police Academy has • Weapons and explosives analysis training
started a learning management system titled “KeLS” (Kerala Police • Night operations training
Academy e-learning System). • Prison and interrogation training
• Crime scene analysis and basic forensic studies
The following basic training programs were held at Kerala Police
Academy in the year of 2018

BASIC TRAINING FOR WOMEN POLICE CONSTABLES OF

WOMEN POLICE BATTALION
Training for the 16th batch of women police constables and the
first batch of Women Police Battalion commenced on 18.09.2017.
The duration of the training was 9 months. A total of 578 trainees
successfully completed the training. Of them, 44 have been trained
as commandos. The battalion members were given expert training
To implement the same, the following steps have been taken/ are under by women instructors. They have been trained in kalari, yoga, karate,
Every training material required by the trainee, from general process. swimming, driving, computer, handling issues of women, children and
notifications, to course material, time-tables, and even the class 1. Subscription to Electronic Journals transgenders, disaster management, and soft skills, apart from basic
feedback, are now available on the digital platform. All indoor 2. Purchase of Electronic Books training in basic and special laws. They have also been trained in crime
examinations, which are open book, progressive (i.e one exam for every 3. Purchase of E-Readers JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and investigation and preparation of case diaries.
ten classes) and use a mix of take home examinations, response papers, 4. Desktop Computers primary sources.
MCQs and conventional timed tests make use of this portal. All of these 5. Online Library Portal
exams are online examinations and has commenced as a pilot project
BASIC TRAINING FOR WOMEN POLICE CONSTABLES OF
6. Digital Repository and Digitisation of Existing Material
in the academy since the last six months. A comprehensive online 7. Library Automation
WOMEN POLICE BATTALION
examination system, with a dedicated question bank and automatically 8. Bar-coding of Books, and Automated Circulation Desk The training for 16 (B) batch of women police constables and the second
generated question papers etc. is under process and will be completely 9. Migration of Library Software to Open Source ‘KOHA’ batch of the Women Police Battalion has commenced on 15.10.2018.
operational in another month. The testing will be multi-lingual, and The duration of the training is 9 months. A total of 153 trainees are
will provide for both objective and descriptive questions. The trainees undergoing the training. This is only the second batch of Women Police
access these using a combination of digital devices including laptops, Battalion in the State of Kerala.
tablets and mobile phones. The project won the Chief Minister’s award
for E-Governance for the year 2017. BASIC TRAINING FOR POLICE CONSTABLES SPECIALLY
RECRUITED FROM TRIBAL AREAS
MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCS) Seventy two youths belonging to tribal communities in Palakkad,
The Kerala Police Academy has embarked upon a comprehensive Wayanad and Malappuram became part of the Police Department on
and integrated system of ‘e-learning’ across Kerala Police. This will be 04.08.18. Among the 72 recruits, 22 are women. Among those recruited,
achieved by producing e- content that can be offered as massive open two are postgraduates while seven are graduates. They were selected
online courses (MOOCs) thus introducing a transformational change in through a special recruitment drive conducted by the State Public
Koha KEPA - Integrated Library System Economic and Political Weekly Service Commission. The proposal was earlier limited to Wayanad

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 district, Attappadi block in Palakkad and Nilambur block in Malappuram. BASIC TRAINING FOR BEAT FOREST OFFICERS
Later, Kalikavu and Areekode blocks in Malappuram also were included 10 10th Batch CEO 120 180 working days Police Training 02/05/18 POP held on 20/12/18
in the project. The training is for a period of 9 months. The basic training for the 15th and 16th batch of Beat Forest officers for
a period of 3 months each commenced at Kerala Police Academy from 11 9th Batch AMVIS 40 3 months 03/07/18 30/09/18
BASIC TRAINING FOR DRIVER POLICE CONSTABLES 06.11.2007 and 12.11.2018 respectively. There were a total of 138 trainees
in the 15th batch and 165 trainees in the 16th batch. 12 10th Batch AMVIS 178 90 working days 12/11/18 28/02/19
The basic training for the 30th batch of driver police constables
commenced on 02.04.2018. There were a total of 105 trainees in the 13 29th Batch SIs 135 1 year 02/10/18 01/10/19
30th batch, which runs for six months. BASIC TRAINING FOR CENTRAL EXCISE INSPECTORS
The basic training for the Central Excise Inspectors was held at Kerala 14 16(B) Batch RT WPCs of WPB 153 9 months 15/10/18 14/07/19
BASIC TRAINING FOR SUB INSPECTOR CADETS Police Academy from 21.11.2018. The training was for a period of 11 days.
Training for the 29th batch of Sub Inspectors started at the Kerala A total of 36 participants attended the training. 15 16th Batch BFOs 94 3 months Police Training 15/11/18 12/02/19
Police Academy on 02.10.2018. The training is for a duration of one
year. 135 cadets from various districts of the State are participating in
Basic training held at Police Training College 16 Rt.PCs (Special Recruitment) 74 (53 men + 21 women) 9 months 01/08/18 30/04/19
the training. This is the first time in the history of Kerala that a mixed Thiruvananthapuram in the year 2018
batch of male and female Sub Inspector cadets are recruited and are
BASIC TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR CPOS AND ACPOS OF
undergoing training.
SPC IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Besides these, training for two 28th C batch Sub Inspector Cadets, 4 Basic training programme for CPOs and ACPOs of Student Police
APSIs and 1 SI cadet of Pondicherry was also held at the Kerala Police Cadet was held at Police Training College for the period from 20.06.18
Academy in the year 2018. Sl.
to 30.06.18 and from 17.07.2018 to 26.07.2018 in two batches. A total NAME OF COURSE TOTAL PARTICIPANTS DURATION
No.
number of 96 participants attended the training held from 20.06.18,
7TH BATCH BASIC DOG TRAINING where as 131 participants attended the training held from 17.07.18.
The training for 14 dogs and 28 handlers of 7th batch was held at Kerala Besides this, the following trainings were also held at Police Training 1 Orientation Training for LD/UD (SZ) 28 08.01.208 to 12.01.2018
Police Academy from 01.02.18 to 31.10.18. College in the year 2018:
2 IAPS Training for Ministerial Staff South Zone 26 16.01.2018 to 20.01.2018
Basic training conducted for other departments RANK PARTICIPANTS PERIOD 3 Refresher Course for CA of South Zone 28 22.01.2018 to 24.01.2018
BASIC TRAINING FOR ASSISTANT MOTOR VEHICLE WAPI 1 01.01.18 to 05.05.18 4 STEP 30 29.01.2018 to 03.02.2018
INSPECTORS
WAPSI 1 01.01.18 to 05.05.18 5 Collection of Digital Evidence Cyber Crimes 27 05.02.2018 to 09.02.2018
The basic training for three batches of Assistant Motor Vehicle
Inspectors for a period of 90 working days each were held at Kerala HDRS/WHDRS 58 01.01.18 to 05.05.18 6 Training for Vigilance Staff - Batch I 31 05.02.18 to 06.02.18
Police Academy. The first batch commenced on 03.04.2018 with a total
strength of 27 trainees. Another batch of 40 AMVIs arrived for training HDR 1 02.03,18 to 24.12.18 7 Investigation of Cyber Crimes for CPO’s to SIs 35 13.03.2018 to 17.03.2018
on 03.07.18 and completed the training successfully on 30.09.18.
Training for the third batch of AMVIs consisting of 178 trainees have WHDR 3 18.09.18 to 23.12.18 8 iAPS Training for Ministerial Staff South Zone 25 14.02.2018 to 16.02.2018
commenced from 12.11.18.
SPORTS HAVILDARS 56 2017-18 9 Training for Vigilance Staff - Batch II 33 19.02.18 to 20.02.18
BASIC TRAINING FOR CIVIL EXCISE OFFICERS
APSI (SPORTS) 1 2017-18 10 Training for Vigilance Staff - Batch III 29 26.02.18 to 27.02.18
The basic training for the batch of Civil Excise Officers for a period of 3
months commenced at Kerala Police Academy from 02.05.2018. There API (SPORTS) 2 2017-18 11 Raksha Batch I 39 26.02.18 to 27.02.18
were a total of 120 trainees in this batch.
12 Training to Vigilance Staff - Batch IV 30 08.03.18

EXPECTED DATE 13 Raksha Batch II 53 16.03.18 to 17.03.18

Sl. DATE OF
CATEGORY STRENGTH DURATION COMMENCEMENT OF COMPLETION
No. OF TRAINING 14 Raksha Batch III 44 23.03.18 to 24.03.18

1 SI GE 28th C Batch 2 12 months 01/03/17 28/02/18 15 Vehicle Maintenance and Behavioural Training for Driver CPOs/SCPOs 33 10.04.2018 -v12.04.2018

2 APSI 4 12 months 08/02/17 07/02/18 16 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and 44 11.04.2018 - 12.04.2018
its Legal Aspects (Raksha)
3 SI (GE) Puducherry 1 12 months 23/03/17 22/03/18
17 TOT TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR OUTDOOR POLICE PERSONNEL 74 16.04.2018 - 26.04.2018
4 RtWPCs 578 9 months 18/09/17 POP held on 31/07/18
18 One Day Workshop for Public Relation Officers (SZ) 277 23.04.2018
5 29th Batch Rt Dvr PCs 380 6 months 12/09/17 POP held on 22/03/18
19 One Day Workshop for Public Relation Officers (NZ) 185 24.04.2018
6 7th Batch Dog Training 14 dogs & 28 handlers 9 months 01/02/18 31/10/18
20 TOT Programme for SCPOs to SIs 82 02.05.2018 - 11.05.2018
7 30th Batch Rt Dvr PCS 105 6 months 17/04/18 POP held on 29/10/18
21 One Day Training Programme for District Nodal Officers of SPC 17 04.05.2018
8 8th Batch AMVIS 27 3 months 03/04/18 30/06/18
22 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and 44 08.05.2018 - 10.05.2018
9 15th Batch BFO 138 3 months Police Training 03/04/18 30/06/18 its Legal Aspects (Raksha)

10 10th Batch CEO 120 180 working days Police Training 02/05/18 POP held on 20/12/18 23 Investigation of Cases for DySPs to CIs 10 24.05.2018 - 26.05.2018

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 24 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems 30 30.05.2018 - 01.06.2018 56 Cyber Awareness Training for WCPOs and WSCPOs (Batch 3) 50 07.11.2018 - 09.11.2018
and its Legal Aspect’s (Raksha)
57 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and 41 07.11.2018 - 09.11.2018
25 Course of Custody Management 81 30.05.2018 its Legal Aspects (Raksha)

26 One Day Training Programme for Assistant District Nodal Officers of SPC 18 02.06.2018 58 Two Days Refresher Training for Confidential Assistants 58 13.11.2018 - 14.11.2018

27 Basic Training Programme for Drill Instructors (SPC) 129 05.06.2018 - 09.06.2018 59 Training Programme for Scientific Officers of FSL 8 23.11.2018 - 24.11.2018

28 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and its 39 11.06.2018 - 13.06.2018 Total Number of Participants 2,992
Legal Aspect’s (Raksha)

29 Advance investigation Techniques for SPs/DySPs 26 11.06.2018 - 13.06.2018

30 TOT Programme for Indoor Police Persons 31 18.06.2018 - 28.06.2018

IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES
BPR&D runs a scheme titled “Developing Specialist Investigator” (DSI) and analysis
31 Basic Training Programme for CPOs and ACPOs of SPC 96 20.06.2018 - 30.06.2018 to train and develop Specialist Investigators/ Subject Experts in various
9. Brain-mapping
fields so that every district in the country has at least 2 specialists for
32 Tactics and Control Techniques 45 21.06.2018 - 30.06.2018 investigation of all kinds of crime cases. All the courses are offered 10. Interrogation of a drug offender
on sponsorship by MHA, New Delhi. The participants securing first 02 11. Interrogation of a white collar criminal
33 National Workshop on Knowledge Management Strategies 60 27.06.2018 positions in each of these courses are considered for advanced training 12. Techniques of interrogation (theory & practical)
abroad.
34 Basic Training Programme for Drill Instructors (SPC) 101 02.07.2018 - 11.07.2018 13. Human rights issues
Under Developing Specialist Investigators Training Intervention
35 Criminal Intelligence Collection and Professionalism 27 03.07.2018 - 07.07.2018
Scheme, courses on 6 specialised policing fields were conducted at
INVESTIGATION OF MURDER/ HOMICIDE CASES
Kerala Police Academy during the year 2018. Under the component CONTENTS
36 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and its Legal 44 09.07.2018 - 11.07.2018
developing core expertise in specialised fields, 25 training programmes 1. FIR drafting & inquest
Aspects (Raksha)
were organised to develop Specialist Investigators in which 553 officers
were trained in 6 policing fields viz. 2. Examination of scene of crime & collection of forensic evidence
37 Soft Skill Development for WCPOs Detailed for Women Helpdesk Duty 31 12.07.2018 - 13.07.2018
in homicide cases
38 Investigation of Traffic Accident Cases 32 12.07.2018 - 13.07.2018 INVESTIGATION OF CYBER CRIME CASES 3. Importance of autopsy to murder/ homicide cases
CONTENTS 4. Medico-legal aspects of homicide death due to burning,
39 TOT Training for Outdoor Police Persons KEPA 80 16.07.2018 - 25.07.2018
1. Introduction to Cyber Crime & Digital Forensic poisoning & violent asphyxia death
40 Basic Training Programme for CPOs and ACPOs of SPC 131 17.07.2018 - 26.07.2018 2. Overview of Information Technology Act 2000, its amendments 5. Role of brain-mapping & narco-analysis
and related amendments in CrPC, IPC & Evidence Act 6. Concept of DNA analysis and handling, packing & forwarding of
41 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and its 31 26.07.2018 - 28.07.2018
Legal Aspects (Raksha) 3. Basic concept of IP address, MAC address DNA evidence
4. Domain Name System & DNS server 7. Concept of fingerprint lifting & developing of fingerprint
42 TOT TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR DRIVERS 28 31.07.2018 - 3.08.2018
5. Concept of HTTP, HTTPS, Proxy server, Gateway, Router etc. (practical)
43 CTP Training Programme for SBCID Staff 32 02.08.2018 - 04.08.2018 6. Basic concept of E-mail, E-mail Client, E-mail Header, Tracing 8. Law & procedure in relation to homicide cases
of E-mail & E-mail Related Crime & Case Studies 9. Simulation exercise (mock scene of crime)
44 Social Defence for Middle Level Police Officers 37 2.08.2018 - 04.08.2018
7. Overview of Cell Forensic 10. Defects in investigation & prosecution of homicide cases
45 Half day Workshop on Handling of Drug Detection Kit 61 07.09.2018 8. Digital Signature
INVESTIGATION OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CASES
9. Hacking, Phishing, Network Security
46 Cyber Crime Investigation from CPOs to DySP/ACPs 99 12.09.2018 - 25.10.2018 CONTENTS
10. Investigation of Cyber Crime - initial steps
47 Internal Security Left Wing Extremism 48 18.09.2018 - 21.09.2018 1. Type and definition of road accident
11. Cyber Crime Scene Management
2. Causes and consequences of road traffic crashes
12. Comparison of Digital Evidences
48 Half Day Workshop for Women Beat Officers 38 05.10.2018 3. Basics of traffic engineering
13. Credit card, ATM Card, Security features
49 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and 37 09.10.2018 - 11.10.2018 4. Understanding traffic control devices (road signs, traffic signals
14. Internet Banking & Related Crimes
its Legal Aspects (Raksha) and road markings)
TRAINING COURSE ON INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES 5. Human elements, health, road user behaviour
50 Police Officers to be Retired from November 2018 - March 2019 9 15.10.2018 - 16.10.2018
CONTENTS 6. Basics of defensive driving concept of safe stopping distance,
51 Training Programme for Police Officers on Mental Health Problems and its 50 24.10.2018 - 26.10.2018 braking etc.
1. Definition of interview/ interrogation. Objective of interrogation
Legal Aspects (Raksha) 7. Investigating mind-set, evaluation & team approach
2. Laws related to interrogation/ confession
8. Scientific recording of road accident
52 Intelligence Analysis 41 29.10.2018 - 02.11.2018 3. Observation of body language during interrogation
9. Science of evidence collection
4. Do’s & don’ts during interrogation
53 Cyber Awareness Training for WCPOs and WSCPOs (Batch1) 37 29.10.2018 - 31.10.2018 10. Modern tools and systems of investigation
5. Scientific aids to interrogation
11. Basics of vehicle inspection
54 Cyber Crime Investigation for SHOs 36 30.10.2018 - 03.11.2018 6. Psychological profiling of a criminal
12. Elements of analysis of road traffic crashes
7. DNA fingerprinting
55 Cyber Awareness Training for WCPOs and WSCPOs (Batch2) 24 01.11.2018 - 03.11.2018 13. Basics of science of accidents reconstruction
8. Knowledge of cell phone communication and study of call details
14. Awareness of forensic investigation technologies

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 ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING COURSE FOR INVESTIGATORS 17 BPRD DSI Investigation of Murder/ Sri. Shaju Paul, Dy.SP KEPA 29 24/09/18 28/09/18
CONTENTS Homicide Cases

1. Human trafficking – Indian perspective 7. Laws related to anti human trafficking

18 BPRD DSI Interrogation Techniques Sri. Balan P.T., Dy.SP, KEPA 20 08/10/18 12/10/18
2. Case studies related to human trafficking 8. Role of police officers in combating human trafficking cases
3. Drawing of FIR 9. Rehabilitation of victims related to human trafficking case
4. Search and seizure & arrest in human trafficking cases 10. Role of forensic science in the investigation of cases related to 19 BPRD DSI Station House Management Sri. A.K. Viswanathan, Dy.SP, 19 08/10/18 12/10/18
5. Submission of charge sheet in human trafficking cases human trafficking KEPA
6. Investigation of human trafficking cases (from FIR to judgment)
20 BPRD DSI Anti Human Trafficking Course Sri. K.M. Sulaiman, Dy.SP, 19 08/10/18 12/10/18
A detailed chart depicting the courses conducted are as below: KEPA

Sl. PARTICI- COMMENCED COMPLETED 21 BPRD DSI Advanced Technology in Sri. Shaji P., HOD (Forensic 21 22/10/18 01/11/18
PARTICULARS COURSE COORDINATOR
No. PANTS ON ON Forensic Science Science), KEPA

1 BPRD DSI Investigation of Murder/ Sri. Shaju Paul, Dy.SP KEPA 23 15/01/18 19/01/18 22 BPRD DSI Station House Management Sri. A.K. Viswanathan, Dy.SP, 23 22/10/18 26/10/18
Homicide Cases KEPA

2 BPRD DSI Advanced Technology in Dr. Pradeep Saji, HOD 21 15/01/18 25/01/18 23 BPRD DSI Anti Human Trafficking Course Sri. K.M. Sulaiman, Dy.SP, 23 12/11/18 16/11/18
Forensic Science (Forensic Science), KEPA KEPA

3 BPRD DSI Investigation of Cyber Crimes Sri. S. Radhakrishnan, AC, 20 15/01/18 25/01/18 24 BPRD DSI Investigation of Traffic Sri. A.J. George, Dy.SP, KEPA 27 12/11/18 16/11/18
KEPA Accidents

25 BPRD DSI Investigation of Murder/ Sri. Shaju Paul, Dy.SP KEPA 32 12/11/18 16/11/18
4 BPRD DSI Station House Management Sri.A.K. Viswanathan, Dy.SP, 20 22/01/18 27/01/18
Homicide Cases
KEPA

TOTAL 553
5 BPRD DSI Advanced Technology in Dr. Pradeep Saji, HOD 20 29/01/18 08/02/18
Forensic Science (Forensic Science), KEPA

6 BPRD DSI Investigation of Cyber Crimes Sri. S. Radhakrishnan, AC, 21 29/01/18 08/02/18 IMG SUPPORTED TRAINING PROGRAMMES
KEPA
SL. NAME OF THE NO. OF
PARTICI- COURSE
7 BPRD DSI Anti Human Trafficking Course Sri. P.C. Haridasan, Dy.SP, 23 05/02/18 09/02/18 STP NO. COURSE & RANK OF DURATION
No. PANTS COORDINATOR
KEPA PARTICIPANTS

1 1234 Course on Newly Enacted 3 Day - 04/04/2017 to 38 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
8 BPRD DSI Investigation of Murder/ Sri. Shaju Paul, Dy.SP KEPA 20 12/02/18 16/02/18
Minor Acts (IOPs & SIs) 06/04/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Homicide Cases
Sciences)

9 BPRD DSI Advanced Technology in Dr. Pradeep Saji, HOD 20 12/02/18 22/02/18
Forensic Science (Forensic Science), KEPA
2 1236 Investigation of Traffic Accident 2 Day - 10/04/2017 to 39 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Cases for CPOs to Sis 11/04/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police
10 BPRD DSI Investigation of Cyber Crimes Sri. S. Radhakrishnan, AC, 20 12/02/18 22/02/18 Sciences)
KEPA

11 BPRD DSI Station House Management Sri. A.K. Viswanathan, Dy.SP, 23 19/02/18 23/02/18 3 1233 Investigation of Cases 5 Day - 17/04/2017 to 37 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
KEPA 21/04/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences)
12 BPRD DSI Investigation of Traffic Sri. A.J. George, Dy.SP, KEPA 23 26/02/18 02/03/18
Accidents
4 1235 Offences Against Women and 5 Day - 25/04/2017 to 40 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
13 BPRD DSI Advanced Technology in Dr. Pradeep Saji, HOD 23 26/02/18 08/03/18 Children 29/04/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Forensic Science (Forensic Science), KEPA Sciences)

14 BPRD DSI Investigation of Cyber Crimes Sri. S. Radhakrishnan, AC, 21 26/02/18 08/03/18
KEPA 5 1242 Soft Skill Development 2 Day - 01/05/2017 to 39 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
02/05/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police
15 BPRD DSI Anti Human Trafficking Course Sri. P.C. Haridasan, Dy.SP, 25 05/03/18 09/03/18 Sciences)
KEPA
5 1242 Soft Skill Development 2 Day - 01/05/2017 to 39 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
16 BPRD DSI Investigation of Traffic Sri. A.J. George, Dy.SP, KEPA 25 24/09/18 28/09/18 02/05/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Accidents Sciences)

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 6 1237 Investigation of Grave Crimes 5 Day - 08/05/2017 to 36 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 6 1010 Effective Prosecution of 3 Days - 7/05/2018 to 36 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
12/05/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police Cases (SI to DySP) 19/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

7 1236 Offences Against Women and 5 Day - 15/05/2017 to 42 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 7 1012 Investigation of Cyber 3 Days - 14/05/2018 to 33 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Children 19/05/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police Crimes (SI to DySP) 16/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

8 1243 Vehicle Maintenance & Behavioral 3 Day - 25/05/2017 to 35 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 8 1013 TOT for Janamaithri Beat Officers 7 Days - 24/05/2018 to 43 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Training 27/05/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police (CPO to SI) 31/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

9 1247 Criminal Intelligence Collection 5 Day - 29/05/2017 to 41 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 9 1014 National Security 3 Days - 24/05/2018 to 32 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
02/06/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police (SI to DySP) 26/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

10 1249 Investigation of Economic 5 Day - 05/06/2017 to 36 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 10 1015 Administration and Supervision of 3 Days - 28/05/2018 to 21 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Offences 09/06/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police Companies (DC/AC/API/RI) 30/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

11 1250 Investigation of Cases 5 Day - 12/06/2017 to 39 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 11 1016 TOT-Training Programme for 4 Days - 28/05/2018 to 34 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
16/06/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police Drivers (DVR CPOs to DVR Sis) 31/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

12 1251 Newly Enacted Minor Acts 3 Day - 19/06/2017 to 25 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 12 1017 Leadership for Middle Level Police 3 Days - 28/05/2018 to 32 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
21/06/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police Leaders (SI to DySP) 30/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

13 1253 Training for Trainers 6 Day - 27/06/2017 to 42 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 13 1019 Investigation of Economic Offence 5 Days - 04/06/2018 to 27 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
02/07/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police Cases (SIs/Cis) 08/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

13 1255 Successful Prosecution 3 Day - 23/10/2017 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 14 1020 Maintenance of Station Records 3 Days - 04/06/2018 to 34 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
25/10/2017 Police & Asst. Director (Police (WSCPOs /WCPOs) 06/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

15 1021 Soft Skill Development for Young 3 Days - 04/06/2018 to 23 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
DETAILS OF IMG COURSE CONDUCTED AT KEPA DURING 2018-2019 Sub Inspectors Direct recruit 06/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences)
Sl. NAME OF THE NO. OF
PARTICI- COURSE
STP NO. COURSE & RANK OF DURATION & DATE
No. PANTS COORDINATOR 16 1022 Successful Prosecution (SIs/ CIs) 3 Days - 11/06/2018 to 44 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
PARTICIPANTS
13/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
1 984 Investigation of Crime 14 Days - 02/05/2018 to 42 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of Sciences)
Cases (WCPOs to WCIs) 18/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) 17 1023 Investigation of Cases Under the 3 Days - 11/06/2018 to 46 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
PC Act (SI to DySP) 13/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
2 991 Course Coordinators 2 Days - 14-05-2018 to 13 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of Sciences)
Workshop (DYSP to SP) 15/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) 18 1024 Investigation of Case for Sub 5 Days - 18/06/2018 to 53 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Divisional Investigation Team (CPO 22/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
3 1005 Life Style Management 3 Days - 08/05/2018 to 34 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of to SI) Sciences)
(SI to DySP) 10/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) 19 1025 Orientation Training For LD & UD 3 Days - 18/06/2018 to 34 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Clerks 20/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences)
4 1006 Investigation of Cyber 3 Days - 14/05/2018 to 33 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Crimes (SI to DySP) 16/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) 20 1026 Police Ethics (SI to DySP) 3 Days - 21/06/2018 to 35 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
23/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences)
5 1009 Community Policing (SCPOs/ 3 Days - 17/05/2018 to 45 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
WSCPOs/CPOs/WCPOs) 19/05/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police 21 1027 Maintenance of Station Records 3 Days - 25/06/2018 to 41 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Sciences) (CPO to SCPOs) 27/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences)

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 22 1028 Course on Effective Service 3 Days - 25/06/2018 to 37 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 39 1049 Investigation of Cheating, Forgery 5 Days - 06/08/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Delivery (CPOs to Sis) 27/06/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police and Criminal Misappropriation 10/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) CPOs To ASIs Sciences)

23 1029 Orientation Training For LD 3 Days - 05/07/2018 to 33 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 40 1088 Investigation of Cheating, Forgery 5 Days - 06/08/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
& UD Clerks 7/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police and Criminal Misappropriation 10/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) WCPOs ro WASIs Sciences)

24 1030 Soft Skill Development 3 Days - 02/07/2018 to 37 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 41 1061 Cyber Investigation of Cyber 3 Days - 08/08/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
(WCPOs to WSCPOs) 4/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police Crimes (CPOs & Sis) 10/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

25 1032 iAPS Training for Ministerial Staff 3 Days - 02/07/2018 to 28 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 42 1062 Police Ethics 3 Days - 11/09/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
4/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police (CPOs to ASIs) 13/09/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

26 1029 Orientation Training for Ministerial 3 Days - 05/07/2018 to 32 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 43 1053 Advanced Techniques 5 Days - 11-09-2018 to 15- Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Staff 07/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police in Forensic Science 09-2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) (SIs to DySPs) Sciences)

27 1034 iAPS Training for Ministerial Staff 3 Days - 09/07/2018 to 23 Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 44 1067 Traffic Management 3 Days - 13/09/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
11/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police (CPO’s to ASI’s) 15/09/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

28 1036 Advanced Techniques in Forensic 3 Days - 16/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 45 1064 VIP Security 3 Days - 17/09/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
ScienceE for SIs to DYSPs 20/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police (CPOs to ASIs) 19/09/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) Sciences)

29 1044 IMG Course on Laws of Drugs, its 3 Days - 16/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 46 1068 VIP Security 3 Days - 17/09/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Origin, Classification and Effects 18/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police (CPOs to ASIs) 19/09/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
for CPO/WCPO to SI/ WSI Sciences) Sciences)

30 1035 Maintenance of SDPO Office 3 Days - 16/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of 47 1035 Sexual Offences 3 Days - 16/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
Records and GCR Preparation for 18/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police (SIs to DySPs) 18/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
SDPO Office Writers Sciences) Sciences)

31 995 Traffic Management for CPO’s to 5 Days - 19/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of IMG COURSES CONDUCTED AT THE KERALA POLICE
ASI’s 21/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
Sciences) ACADEMY
The Government of Kerala has announced the revised State Training In line with this objective, the Kerala Police Academy (KEPA) regularly
32 1050 Juvenile Justice and allied 3 Days - 26/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of Policy in July 2017. The new State Training Policy 2017 envisages conducts a large number of IMG sponsored courses for police personnel
activities” WCPOs to WCIs 28/07/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police training of civil servants at regular intervals. This is proposed to be held of various categories for different specialised topics which caters to the
Sciences) at least once in five years to develop new competencies and update latest requirement for them. The participants include police personnel
their knowledge base. As a general rule, every officer is to get three of the ranks of CPOs to DySPs. Courses are also conducted, which are
33 994 Offences Against Women and 3 Days - 31/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of general trainings during their career (other than induction training). designed by IMG for the ministerial staff of the Police department.
Children for WCPOs/WSIs 02/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police With roughly 5,50,000 government employees including 2,00,000 Apart from eminent faculty who handles the classes, accommodation,
Sciences) teachers, IMG has the responsibility to train 3,50,000 employees. Given food and course materials (printed and soft copy) also provided to the
the scale, IMG is currently able to train only around 30,000 employees participants at the expense of IMG. For each course, the IMG insists on
35 1040 VIP Security for CPOs to ASIs 3 Days - 31/07/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of in a given year. Hence there is a need for developing additional training a post course evaluation so as to assess how the course benefited the
02/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police networks to fulfill incoming training requirements. There are about participants.
Sciences) 68 training centres in the State which are functional. If these training
centres are brought together to share responsibilities in training, the In the financial year 2017-2018, a total of 14 courses were conducted
36 1037 Soft Skill Development For Young 3 Days - 02/08/2018 TO Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of incoming training needs would be fulfilled. Training objectives match by IMG at Kerala Police Academy to meet the growing needs of police
Sub 04/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police personnel. A total of 113 IMG courses were proposed for the year 2018–
Sciences) • Individual’s competencies with the jobs they have to do; 2019, out of which 47 have been successfully conducted till date. The
• Bridge competency gaps for current and future roles to improve floods in August 2018, which affected almost all parts of the Kerala,
their performance. also affected the courses conducted at KEPA due to which, all courses
37 1041 IMG Course for ASWs & SWs 3 Days - 02/08/2018 to Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of
• Expose the civil service to the new trends in the socioeconomic were suspended during the flood and post flood rehabilitation period.
04/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police
and political environment which it operates. Similarly, due to cuts in the IMG training budget, the remainder of the
Sciences)
• Updation on reforms and initiatives in governance. training courses could not be held. Similarly, training programs have
• Impart skills and attitude for process re-engineering and also been conducted at PTC.
38 990 Offences Against Women and 3 Days - 02/08/2018 TO Sri. K.K. Aji, Superintendent of e-governance.
Children for WCPOs/WSIs 04/08/2018 Police & Asst. Director (Police • Build attitudes conducive to institutionalising citizen centric,
Sciences)
corruption free and participatory governance.

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 police districts and CBCID. This course was a one day programme held This was a two day training programme on safety of women and 5TH BATCH SOFT SKILL TRAINING TO SIS (27TH & 28TH
OTHER IN-SERVICES TRAINING on 18.4.2018. Hon’ble Justice K. Abraham Mathew, Judge, High Court of children in cyber space which was organised by the Women and Child BATCH)
PROGRAMMES Kerala conducted this training. Development departments, Government of Kerala held from 07.06.2018
to 08.06.2018. Total 71 officers including women participated in this This course was specially organised to impart training on soft skills and
Kerala Police Academy conducts in-service training programs other TRAINING ON KAAPA awareness training. good behaviour for the remaining Sub Inspectors Of Police (GE) of 27th
than under the BPR&D and IMG sponsorship aimed at certain specific batch and 28th batch as per the direction of SPC, Kerala. The course
requirements.
As per the direction of the Government of Kerala, a course on KAAPA INVESTIGATION OF CASES UNDER THE PC ACT was held from 28.06.2018 to 30.06.2018.
act was conducted at KEPA to the officers of various departments,
who are related to the enforcement of the act. This course was held This course was organised for officers belonging to VACB.
ORIENTATION TRAINING CIS (SHOs) SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT
on 04.05.2018 and 175 officers of various departments attended the
In the light of Government’s decision to upgrade SHO post in all police training. TRAINING PROGRAMME ON ARREST AND CUSTODY This course was organised as per the direction of SPC for imparting soft
stations, the State Police Chief directed to conduct an orientation MANAGEMENT skill and behaviour to 2014 and 2015 batch Sub Inspectors. The course
course in KEPA to fine tune the skills of officers, who have taken E-VIP TRAINING FOR QUICK VERIFICATION OF PASSPORT was held from 02.07.2018 to 04.07.2018.
This was a two day training conducted for imparting training on
charge as SHOs, such as police station management, managing work
where crime and law & order are divided and media management and
As instructed by SPC, Kerala a training was conducted the Special procedures related to arrest and custody management to Sub TRAINING ON GENDER SENSITISATION ORGANISED BY
other related topics. The course was held at KEPA from 23.01.2018 to
Branch DySPs and technically qualified police personals engaged in Inspectors of Police. Total 19 officers attended the training held from NATIONAL WOMEN COMMISSION
passport verification in police districts on 05.06.2018. 22.06.208 to 23.06.2018, which included extensive role-plays.
25.01.2018 and a total of 66 participants attended this course. This program organised by the National Commission for Women was
aimed at basic recruits in the academy.
TRAINING ON SELF DEFENCE TECHNIQUES TO WOMEN
POLICE OFFICERS (WOMEN CPOS/ SCPOS OF TSR RANGE) TRAINING ON ABKARI /NDPS ACT
This course was held at KEPA from 02.02.2018 to 11.02.2018. The A training on Abkari Act and NDPS act was conducted for Sub Inspectors
course was aimed at imparting self defence techniques to women CPO/ and Inspectors of Police from 23.07.2018 to 24.07.2018 at KEPA. Expert
SCPOs in Thrissur range. The course was successfully organised and faculty from Excise Department and Kerala Police took classes. 54
completed with the support of KEPA. officers attended the training.

CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM ON COUNTERFEITING AND COMPULSORY TRAINING FOR CAS

SMUGGLING ORGANISED BY FICCI CASCADE NEW DELHI This was a refresher course conducted to Confidential Assistants in the
(OFFICERS FROM CB & LOCAL) police department as per the direction of the SPC. This course was held
from 06.12.2018 to 07.12.2018 and 34 participants attended the training.
This course was successfully organised with the help of FICCI. The
aim of the course was to impart effective training on prevention of
counterfeiting and smuggling to officers in local police and crime TRAINING FOR SCPC STAFF
branch. The course was held at KEPA on 23.02.2018
As directed by the SPC, Kerala, KEPA extended all support and facilities training was organised by the central committee of subsidiary central
TOT COURSES for the training of SCPC staff. This was a training to impart in CAMS police canteen. 80 staff attended the training.
software and management of accounts in subsidiary canteens. This
This course was organised to provide expertise to trainers, so that they The list of trainings conducted is reproduced below:
would go ahead and take classes in their respective units on various
subjects. The list of subjects are as below: OTHER IN-SERVICE COURSES CONDUCTED AT KERALA POLICE ACADEMY FOR THE YEAR 2018 (January to December)
a. Cyber crime law COMMENCED COMPLETED
PARTICULARS STRENGTH ON
b. Cyber forensics ON
c. Cell phone forensics
d. CDR analysis Orientation Training CIs (SHOs) 33 23/01/18

e. Social media and policing ARMS//VIP SECURITY TRAINING PSOS OF HON/ JUDGES/ Orientation Training CIs (SHOs) 33 25/01/18
f. Crime against women SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS
g. Major acts 2 days workshop on effective implementation of Sharanabalyam project 34 31/01/2018 01/02/2018
This course was aimed at imparting training in Arms and VIP/ VVIP
h. Offences against children organized by Social Justice Department, and conducted by Crime branch
security for the personal security officers attached to senior officers.
i. Maintenance of law and order It was a one week programme which was successfully conducted from Anti Human Trafficking Courses 14 05/02/18 09/02/18
06.06.2018 to 14.06.2018.
IAPS/ COMPUTER TRAINING VACB STAFF Training on self defense Techniques to Women Police Officers
TRAINING ON SAFETY OF WOMEN & CHILDREN IN
This course was organised to give basic training to all staffs of Vigilance (Women CPOs/ SCPOs of TSR Range) 25 02/02/18 11/02/18
CYBERSPACE
and Anti-corruption Bureau as per the request of Director, VACB. This
Capacity building programme on counterfeiting and smuggling organised 45 23/02/18
training was completed in four phases from 12.03.2018 to 20.03.2018.
by FICCI Cascade New Delhi (Officers from CB & Local)
SOFT SKILL TRAINING FOR SUB INSPECTORS
TOT course on Cyber Crime, Law, Cyber Forensic, Cellphone Forensic, 30 26/02/18
This course was specially organised to impart training on soft skills and CDR Analysis, Social Media and Policing
good behaviour for Sub Inspector Of Police (GE) of 27th batch as per the
direction of the SPC, Kerala. The course was held from 21.03.2018 to Investigation of Cyber Crimes 21 26/02/18 08/03/18
24.03.2018 in two batches.
TOT Course - Crime against Women 23 27/02/18
TRAINING ON ASPECTS OF PROCEDURAL LAW, EVIDENCE
iAPS/ computer training VACB Staff 30 12/03/18 13/03/18
ETC. FOR POLICE OFFICERS ENGAGED IN INVESTIGATION
A course on various aspects of procedural law, evidence etc. was iAPS/ computer training VACB Staff 31 14/03/18 15/03/18
organised for officers of and above the rank of DySPs from various

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 The advanced courses in cyber crimes undertaken in the Kerala Police a centre functioning under the IT wing of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
iAPS/ computer training VACB Staff 27 16/03/18 17/03/18 Academy during the last two years are as below: National Police Academy with the objective of Capacity Building of Law
Enforcement Agencies in Cyber Crime Investigation.
TOT Course – Offences against Children 47 16-03-18 17-03-18 1. Course on Cyber Crime Investigation for Officers (Sub Inspectors)
conducted on 07.08.2017 to 09.08.2017. Hyderabad Reserve Bank Information Technology (ReBIT) Ltd, serves
TOT Course – Major Acts 33 16-03-18 17-03-18 2. Courses on Cyber Forensic Tools and Techniques for DySPs and the IT and cyber security needs of RBI and strives to improve the cyber
CIs conducted 1st course from 10.07.2017 to 12.07.2017. resilience of the Indian banking industry.
iAPS/ computer training VACB Staff 30 19/03/18 20/03/18 3. Course on Cyber Forensic Tools and Techniques for DySPs and
CIs conducted IInd course from 31.07.2017 to 02.08.2017.
Soft skill training Sub Inspectors 43 21/03/18 24/03/18 4. Course on 25.09.2017 to 26.09.2017 for Police personnel of Cyber
Cell.
Soft skill training Sub Inspectors 47 21/03/18 24/03/18 5. 1 Batch 10 days BPR&D Course on Investigation of Cyber Crime
Cases from 15.01.2018 to 25.01.2018.
Training on aspects of procedural law, evidence etc. for the police officers 42 18/04/18 6. 1 Batch 10 days BPR&D Course on Investigation of Cyber Crime
engaged in investigation
Cases from 29.01.2018 to 08.02.2018.

7. 1 Batch 10 days BPR&D Course on Investigation of Cyber Crime
Training on Investigation 100 02/05/18 18/05/18
Cases from 12.02.2018 to 23.02.2018.
8. 1 Batch 10 days BPR&D Course on Investigation of Cyber Crime
Training on KAAPA 175 04/05/18
Cases from 26.02.2018 to 08.03.2018.
E-VIP training of quick verification of Passport 38 05/06/18 9. 1 Batch 3 days IMG Course on Investigation of Cyber Crimes for
SIs to DYSPs from 14.05.2018 to 16.05.2018.
Arms/ VIP Security Training PSOs of Hon/ Judges/ Senior Police Officers 36 06/06/18 14/06/18 10. 1 Batch 3 days IMG course on Cyber Investigation of Cyber
Crimes for CPOs & SIs from 08.08.2018 to 10.08.2018.
Training on safety of women & children in cyberspace 71 07/06/18 08/06/18 11. 10 days BPR&D Course on Investigation of Cyber Crimes to ASI to
DYSPs from 22.10.2018. Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
Investigation of cases under the PC Act 46 11/06/18 13/06/18 12. 10 days BPR&D Course on investigation of Cyber Crimes to ASI to is a not-for-profit, industry body on data protection in India, setup by
DYSPs from 21.01.2019. NASSCOM®, committed to making the cyberspace safe, secure and
Training Programme on Arrest and Custody Management 19 22/06/18 23/06/18 13. 10 days BPR&D course on Investigation of Cyber Crimes to ASI to trusted by establishing best practices, standards and initiatives in
DYSPs scheduled from 18.02.2019. cyber security and privacy. DSCI engages with governments and their
Maintenance of Station Record 41 25/06/18 27/06/18 agencies, regulators, industry sectors, industry associations and think
tanks for policy advocacy, thought leadership, capacity building and
5th Batch Soft Skill Training to SIs (27th & 28th Batch) 48 28/06/18 30/06/18
outreach activities.
Soft Skill Development 37 02/07/18 04/07/18

Training on gender sensitisation organised by National Women Commission 1,000 05/07/18 05/07/18

TOT - Maintenance of law and order 32 20/07/18 21/07/18

Training on Abkari /NDPS Act 54 23/07/18 24/07/18

Compulsory Training for CAs 34 06/12/18 07/12/18

Training for SCPC Staff 80 18/12/18 19/12/18

TOTAL 2,399

CYBER CRIME TRAINING

Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Training in cyber crimes is an integral element of both basic and is an independent think tank based in India. The foundation has three
in-service training at the Kerala Police Academy. Conscious of the centres in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. ORF provides informed and
challenge of transforming police training to suit the needs of a modern viable inputs for policy and decision-makers in the Indian Government
democratic society, ever since its inception in 2004, every person who and to the political and business leadership of India.
joins Kerala Police and undergoes basic training at the Kerala Police
Academy is not only taught the laws of the land and the skills to enforce DIGITAL FORENSICS TRAINING LABORATORY
them, but also how to handle a computer, and to put to use information
The academy has a fourth Secondary Digital Forensics Training
communication technologies, including its advanced manifestations.
Laboratory which ensures training for field level officers in digital crime
Today, training in cyber crime and related areas are an integral element
scene investigation. To overcome the latest challenges faced by police
of basic, pre-promotion and advanced training in the Kerala Police
officers in the field of investigation, the lab gives advanced training with
Academy.
practical sessions applicable to the current cyber forensic and cyber
crime investigation scenario. The elements of this lab are as follows:
The academy has the following multi level infrastructure to cater to the
varying needs of cyber crime training. The academy has three basic
a) Disk Evidence Collection Centre
computer laboratories, which are used for introductory computer
b) Cell Phone Forensic Evidence Collection Centre
training including CCTNS training. These courses were undertaken under the Developing Specialist
c) Network/ Live Cloud Forensics Evidence Collection Centre
Investigator’s project of BPR&D, as well as by specialist organisations
d) Evidence Collection from Surveillance Equipments Centre
like the National Digital Crime Resource and Training Centre (NDCRTC),
e) Internet of Things (IoT) Centre

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 innovation - be it e-learning, syndicate groups, online examination, or
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION WING STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES cultural evenings, that the academy was pushed to constantly reorient
our strategies for training. A select band of thirty four of these women
A research and Publication wing is functioning at Kerala Police Academy The academy has commenced a Student Internship Programme.
became the first woman commando unit of Kerala Police. They were
with a Photographic Division, Documentation Division, Research Students from various National level and State level Universities
sensitised on issues and concerns of people across the spectrum -
Division and a Publication Division. Research and Publication wing and academic institutes are undergoing their internship as a partial
children, women, marginalised sections, the LGBTQ community etc.,
publishes academy newsletter bimonthly incorporating the training fulfilment of their curriculum. Student Internship Programme aims to
including interacting with transgender persons.
activities of consecutive two months and academic articles. There ensure collaborative research in policing.
are four ongoing research projects carried out by the research wing.
The following were the experiments that were attempted with this
They are – “De-radicalisation through community policing in Kerala”,
batch:
“Impact of Tribal Janamaithri programmes in Kerala”, “Study of work
culture, stress and job satisfaction in Kerala Police” and “ Suicide Cases STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN TRAINING
of Service Persons in Kerala Police”. All these studies are aimed to
The basic training program commenced with a two-week orientation/
upgrade and revise the existing basic and in-service training syllabus of
induction activity, where through activities ranging from ice-
Kerala Police on the basis of the results obtained through the research
breaking to personality development, time management and stress
studies.
management, the recruits were encouraged to find their personal voice
and expression in a group setting. All trainers during the period were
The research study on the ‘Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation Work Done
outsourced lifestyle trainers. This was followed up during the training
by Kerala Police During the Floods of August 2018’ in all the affected
period with weekly syndicate group activities. Each syndicate functions
districts was carried out by the Kerala Police research team and
as a team to raise and discuss issues on various functional and interest
published on 06.02.2019.
areas as well as to brainstorm various challenges that the force faces in
modern day policing. Grouping participants from different backgrounds
a. Preparing a digital repository consisting of the following: to form the syndicates, enables participants to learn from each other as
1. All important lectures, special functions, events and important well as to accept and respond to competing points of view. The trainees
training activities of KEPA (both photography and videography). are also put through immersion training, where they visit and spend
2. Training material from all police academies/ institutions of repute in extended time at their areas of work from police stations to social
All of these centres provide hands on training for digital crime scene India. justice institutions and tribal hamlets. These immersion programmes
management for investigators. At the tertiary level, the academy is in 3. PhD/ MPhil thesis that are preserved in various universities/ BPR&D/ act as a bridge between classroom learning and appreciation of real
the process of setting up a state-of-the-art high-end Cyber Forensic Police Academies in India. world conditions. It sensitises them to social issues and provides them
Lab cum Training Centre. The aim of the lab is to undertake high-end 4. Case diaries and judgments of important cases in Kerala in the last an opportunity for self reflection about their personal goals as well as
analysis in respect of the domains of disk, mobile, network and memory ten years. TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE UNDERGONE their responsibilities as public servants. Training also followed a hectic
forensics. 5. Reports of police related Commissions of Inquiries from the KLA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AT KERALA POLICE ACADEMY Hobby Club Activity Calendar. The club activities in various fields like
library. performing arts, theatre, arts and fashion, adventure etc. provides an
IMMERSION TRAINING b. Facilitate research on policing in Kerala.
c. Associating with NGOs/ research groups/ scholars.
Sl. No. NAME OF COURSE NUMBER OF PERSONS opportunity for the trainees to leave their comfort zone and step up to
explore new areas of skills and hobbies. It is an important avenue to
Training merely within the confines of a classroom cannot but be d. Publishing of a bi-monthly newsletter incorporating develop social and leadership skills, as well as to adapt and innovate. In
1 LLB 124
incomplete. Accordingly, trainees at the Kerala Police Academy are put contributions from cadets under training. addition, every second Thursday was designated as a cultural evening
through immersion training, where they visit and spend extended time at 2 Psychology 7 where the trainees put up a fantastic show of their cultural talent. Select
their areas of work from police stations to social justice institutions and evenings are set apart for interactions with eminent personalities.
4 Forensic Science 32
tribal hamlets. This also includes interactions with vulnerable persons.
These immersion programmes act as a bridge between classroom 5 Criminology 6 PERSONALISED OUTDOOR TRAINING PROGRAM
learning and appreciation of real world conditions. It sensitises them to For the first time, the outdoor training program was revamped with the
social issues and provides them an opportunity for self reflection about 8 MCA 4
instructors being trained by the Lakshmibai National College of Physical
their personal goals as well as their responsibilities as public servants. 9 MSC Information Security 2 Education (LNCPE), Trivandrum. Every single incoming basic trainee
This format has been found to be exceptionally useful and effective. was put through a comprehensive medical and fitness evaluation,
10 MSC Computer Science 3 which has since been digitised. This is subject to regular follow-up at
11 B Tech 1 periodical intervals, with specific inputs on trainees being provided to
the instructors and trainees.
12 Electronics & Communication 2
WOMEN OFFICERS AS OUTDOOR INSTRUCTORS
13 Production Engineering 5
Traditionally, women officers have never functioned as outdoor
Total 186 instructors in the academy. For the first time this year, women police
officers were selected as instructors for outdoor training. A “Training of
Trainers” course was conducted for the newly inducted women trainers.
WOMEN POLICE BATTALION These women instructors are specialised in various forms of drill and

TRAINING - EXPERIMENTS other outdoor activities. They are trained in firing of assault weapons
as well as revolver/ pistol. These trainers personally supervise the
performance of each trainee. They can be used as master trainers on
The first Women Police Battalion of Kerala Police was constituted long term basis.
in January 2017, with the objective of raising the representation of
women in Kerala Police initially, upto 15% of the strength. The first REVAMP OF TRAINING SYLLABUS
batch of slightly over 600 recruits joined the Kerala Police Academy in
September, 2017. They are eminently qualified, with 116 of them having The basic training syllabus was comprehensively amended, bringing it
post graduate qualification. This group has 7 MBAs, 7 B.Techs and 1 LLB in tune with the requirements of both modern day policing as well as
graduate amongst them. 117 of them have B.Ed qualifications. They have the aspirations of the modern day recruit. The training replaced rote
constantly surprised us the training staff with their energy, intellect learning with discussion-oriented and activity oriented classrooms. The
and their creativity. They responded enthusiastically to every training syllabus, prepared after detailed discussions over two years, focused
on a unique module based approach, which through a combination of

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 indoor and outdoor inputs provides the recruit with essential skill sets
that will be of use to them in the course of their career. Rather than FACULTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME
delivering specific limited inputs, the purpose of the syllabus is to The Kerala Police has commenced two faculty improvement programs handled by them.
expose and sensitise the trainee to the wide range of police roles, to in the academy, titled the Tuesday and Saturday Lecture series. 2) To improve their method and quality of presentation.
foster in them a curiosity for learning, to inculcate in them the capacity 3) To make them well versed with how complicated and vast
to think and adapt, and at the same time retain the core police values While the Saturday lecture series is a trainer improvement program subjects are presented within a limited time.
like discipline and physical fitness. designed as a long term strategy to improve the total quality of training 4) To make them well versed with how to interact and clear doubts
in the academy so as to make the academy a world class training centre, of trainees.
ELECTRONIC LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT IN TRAINING where the speakers are the members of the faculty who deliver talks 5) To assess strengths and weaknesses of trainers as a trainer by
The Kerala Police started an online portal for e-learning titled “KeLS” on their areas of expertise, the Tuesday lecture is for the staff to be superior officers.
(Kerala Police Academy e-learning System). The portal available both on introduced to non policing subjects by experts in their respective areas. 6) To rectify such weaknesses and if required send them for ToT in
the academy webpage, as well as an app, through the Google Play store, other State Police Academies.
is hosted in the State Data Centre. Every training material required by The detailed objectives of the Saturday lecture series is as below: 7) To improve the knowledge of other trainers in the academy in
the trainee, from general notifications, to course material, time tables, connection with various subjects.
and even the class feedback, are now available on the digital platform. All 1) To make academy trainers experts in specific areas of subjects
indoor examinations, which are open book, progressive (i.e one exam for
every ten classes) and use a mix of take home examinations, response
THE LIST OF SPEAKERS FOR THE TUESDAY LECTURE SERIES IS AS BELOW:
papers, MCQs and conventional timed tests make use of this portal. As
a pilot, online examination has commenced in the academy. This was SL.
DATE SUBJECT NAME OF FACULTY
undertaken on the back of structured networking and WiFi Connectivity No.
throughout the academy. This batch was the first to use this.
1 04/09/2018 ‘Stress Management with Human Relation’ Dr. Markose, Professor (Rtd) Vimala College, Thrissur

2 11/09/2018 ‘Mind & Body Refreshment ‘ Sri. Pandyaraj Mayan, Trainer & Mentor, Kerala University

3 18/09/2018 ‘Leptospirosis & Prevention’ Dr. Umamaheswari, Epidemiologist, DMO Office Thrissur

4 25/09/2018 ‘Electrical Safety’ Sri. Athul Thomas Tharakan, Asst Electrical Inspector Thrissur

5 09/10/2018 ‘Police and Public’ Sri. Rekha Vellathooval

6 16/10/2018 ‘Life Style Disease’ Sri. M.P. Manoharan, Kidney Federation of India Trusty & State
Coordinator

7 23/10/2018 ‘Use & Misuses of Information Technology Dr. Binu, St. Mary’s College Thrissur
in Modern World ‘

8 30/10/2018 “Soil-Water conservation and Organic farming” Sri. Varghese Tharakan, Organic farmer and winner
Kshonimithra Award’

9 13/11/2018 ‘Scientific Solid Waste Disposal’ Dr. Jagadheeshkumar, Rtd. Professor, Agricultural University,
Vellanikkara

10 27/11/2018 ‘Law of Attraction ‘ Sri. Sunilkumar Poyyil, Yoga Instructor, KEPA

11 04/12/2018 ‘Well Recharging’ Dr. Jose C. Raphel, Director District Rain Water Conservation
Mission Thrissur, Mazhappolima

12 11/12/2018 ‘Life Style Diseases and Kidney Disease ‘ Dr. Jayanth Thomas Mathew, Professor of Nephrology,
Amala Medical College, Thrissur

13 18/12/2018 “Blast Yourself” Sri. Jayan Kolary, Human Excellence Trainer and Motivational
Speaker

14 01/01/2019 ‘Kerala Service Rules’ Sri. Sundaran K, Administrative Assistant (Rtd)

15 08/01/2019 ‘Rooftop farming’ Sri. Sunny Davis, Deputy Tahsildar RR Wing, Chalakkudy

16 15/01/2019 ‘Healthy Diet’ Smt. Anitha K.P., Dietician, District Hospital, Wadakkanchery

17 22/01/2019 ‘Hyper Tension, Diabetes, Heart Dr. Sumesh T. Krishnan Taluk Head Quarters Hospital,
Attack and H1&N1’ Kunnamkulam

18 29/01/2019 ‘Gandhi Smruthi Sadassu’ Smt. C.K. Kumari & Team District Khadi Industries Office,
Thrissur

19 05/02/2019 ‘Plastic Surgery’ Dr. Jyoshid R.B., Plastic Surgeon, Elite Mission Hospital
Thrissur

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 THE LIST OF SPEAKERS FOR THE SATURDAY LECTURE SERIES WITH THEIR TOPICS ARE AS BELOW:
32 01/12/2018 Structure of Armed Police Battalion Sri. Suresh Kumar (HDR)
Sl.
DATE TOPIC FACULTY 33 22/12/2018 Arms Drills Basics Sri. Pradeep Kumar (ASI)
No.

1 19/05/2018 Protection of Civil Rights 1955 Sri. Krishnan Kutty K.K. (Inspector of Police) Indoor Wing, KEPA 34 29/12/2018 Bren Gun Sri. Jose George (APSI )

2 19/05/2018 Weapon Training by Simple Method Sri. Gopinathan HDR 7509 (Outdoor)
ACADEMY DAY CELEBRATION
3 23/06/2018 General View of Environmental Law Sri. A. Rabiyath (Inspector of Police) Indoor Wing, KEPA

4 23/06/2018 Tear Smoke Ammunition Sri. Jenson George (APSI) Outdoor

5 30/06/2018 The Prohibition Ragging Act 1998 Sri. Bijesh K.V. (SI, GE)

6 30/06/2018 Nature of Indian Constitution Sri. Satheshan (APSI)

7 07/07/2018 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Sri. Madhu K. (SI, GE)

Substance Act 1985

8 07/07/2018 Camouflage& Concealment Sri. Raffie Charly (APSI)

9 21/07/2018 The Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 Sri. Das P.K. (SI, GE)

10 21/07/2018 Attitude Towards Dead Body Smt. Elsy T.A. (SI, GE)

11 04/08/2018 Domestic Violence Act 2005 Sri. KR. Biju, SI, KEPA

12 04/08/2018 POCSO Act Smt. Shyamala Kumari, WSI

13 1/9/2018 Juvenile Justice (Care and protection Sri. Haridasan R. (Inspector of Police)
of children)

14 1/9/2018 List of Records and Registers to be Sri. Unnikrishnan R. (Reserve Police Inspector)

15 15/09/2018 Gender Equality Sri. A. Rabiyath (Inspector of Police)

16 15/09/2018 Expansion of Rifle and Cartridge Sri. Madhusoodhanan Nair (APSI)

17 22/09/2018 A Glance at Communication in Kerala Police Sri. Aneesh, SI (Tele)

18 22/09/2018 Concepts of Stress Management Sri. Sunil Kumar, SCP

According to Yoga

19 29/09/2018 Adultery u/s 497 IPC Sri. A. Rabiyath, (Inspector of Police)

20 06/10/2018 Stress Management Sri. Sunil Kumar, SCPO

21 06/10/2018 Station Records Sri. Rajappan C. (Inspector of Police )

22 20/10/2018 PDPP ACT Sri. Aravindakshan Nair ( SI, GE)

23 First Aid Sri. Ramesan (RSI)

24 27/10/2018 Prevention of Insult in National Honour Act Sri. Pavithran (SI, GE)

25 27/10/2018 Riot Control and Equipments Sri. Jyothis Thomas SCPO

26 03/11/2018 Riot Control and Equipments Sri. Jyothis Thomas SCPO

27 03/11/2018 Public Speaking Sri. Ramachandran (ASI)

28 17/11/2018 Difference of Misappropriation, Criminal Sri. Balan P.T. (DYSP) KEPA

Breach of Trust and Cheating

29 17/11/2018 Successful Parenting Sri. Sunil Kumar, SCPO KEPA

30 24/11/2018 First Information Report Sri. Rajappan C. (Inspector of Police) KEPA

31 24/11/2018 Salute Sri. Pradeep (RSI)

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 06

CHAPTER
ARMED POLICE
BATTALIONS

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 ARMED POLICE BATTALIONS AT A GLANCE
The Armed Police Battalion is considered as a strategic reserve for whenever and wherever the District Police falls short of manpower in
the police force. It plays an important role in maintaining the law and the maintenance of law & order. When so deployed, they function under
order in and out of the State in times of emergency situations such as the control of the District Police Officers. Unlike district police, they are
elections, natural disasters, communal and political disturbances etc.. not permitted to undertake crime investigation work. Administratively,
Added to that, they are the primary recruiting and training centres of the Armed Police Battalions serve as the feeder service for subsequent
the police organisation. The constabulary which forms the bulk of transfer to the district police. Organisationally, the Armed Police
police workforce gets trained in these battalions. They continue to Battalions are maintained on the pattern of infantry battalions
serve in battalions until they get transferred to Kerala Civil Police cadre anywhere in the world. Armed Police Battalion Headquarters is headed
of district police units. In short, the battalions play a significant role by Additional Director General of Police assisted by Inspector General
in moulding the human resources of Kerala Civil Police. Functionally of Police, AP Bn. Kerala Police has got eleven battalions and they are
the Armed Police Battalions serve as Reserve Force to be deployed located at different places in the state

• Kerala Armed Police I - Thrissur • Malabar Special Police - Malappuram

• Kerala Armed Police II - Palakkad • Rapid Response and Rescue Force - Pandikkad
• Kerala Armed Police III - Adoor • India Reserve Battalion - Thrissur
• Kerala Armed Police IV - Kannur • State Industrial Security Force - Thiruvananthapuram
• Kerala Armed Police V - Kuttikanam • Women Police Battalion - Thiruvananthapuram
• Special Armed Police - Thiruvananthapuram

The battalions are situated across the State with the mandate to support in detachment camps taking into account the convenience of proximity
the district police with manpower in times of emergencies. Usually, the of feeder districts. Normally, a battalion is expected to cater to the
battalions have an administrative headquarters with its men deployed demands of a couple of districts.

ARMED POLICE HEADQUARTERS

Initially, the Armed Police Battalions were under the respective law and The Armed Police Battalion Headquarters got shifted to the new
order Range DIG. The post of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Armed building near Special Armed Police, Peroorkada in 2013.
Police Battalions was created in 1981 and the Armed Police Battalions
Headquarters was established in Ernakulam in 1983. The Armed Police Currently the armed police wing is functioning as a separate wing under
Battalions Headquarter was shifted to Thiruvananthapuram during 1987. the State Police Chief headed by an officer of the rank of Additional
The Armed Police Headquarters came to be headed by an Inspector Director General of Police (ADGP). The ADGP is assisted by the Deputy
General of Police from 1997. From 2005, the Additional Director General Inspector General in administrative and organisational matters. The
of Police became the head of Armed Police Battalions. Subsequently Armed Police Battalion Headquarters coordinates with the police
the post of Additional Director General of Police became a cadre post headquarters in all administrative, financial and policy matters related
from 2016 and the post of Inspector General of Police was abolished. to the Armed Police Battalions.

STRUCTURE OF ARMED POLICE BATTALIONS

A schematic outline of the organisation of armed police wing is as depicted below:

ADGP APBN

DIG APBN

SAP KAP 1 KAP 2 KAP 3 KAP 4 KAP 5 MSP RRRF IRB SISF WPB

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 1. MALABAR SPECIAL POLICE (MSP) 5. KERALA ARMED POLICE 3 BATTALION (KAP3) 8. RAPID RESCUE AND RESPONSE FORCE (RRRF)
ARMED POLICE BATTALIONS OF KERALA
MSP, initially known as Malappuram Special Police is the oldest This Battalion was initially formed in Nilambur whose headquarters was The battalion was formed in the year 1996 and was earlier named as
Armed Police is one of the important wings/ units of Kerala Police. The battalion in Kerala, formed in the year 1884. Subsequent to the outbreak subsequently shifted to Thiruvananthapuram, Pandikkad, SAP camp and State Rapid Action Force (SRAF).The purpose of raising the battalion
reserved Battalion force is used in various law & order duties in support of Mappila rebellion, Malappuram Special Police was disbanded and finally to the present headquarters in Adoor, Pathanamthitta in 2003. was to tackle the serious law and order situations like communal
of Local Police, and outside State duties. All the police personnel in Malabar Special Police was formed again in 1921, well before the disturbances. The battalion was further reorganised in 2010 and a
Armed Battalion have to compulsorily stay in the Battalion except when formation of the Kerala State to maintain the law and order issues of disaster response force SDRF was formed out of the battalion.
they are deployed. Malabar region under Madras Provincial Government headed by the LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS
British Emperor.
There are a total 10 Battalions under Kerala Police. Each Battalion Adoor - LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS
Table – 2
consists of Companies including HQ coy, which includes the Technical Year of 1979 - Pandikkad, -
Staff, MT Wing, Quarter Masters, Police Band and Camp Followers, to LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS Establishment Malappuram
take care of the day to day functioning of the Battalion. The details of
each Battalion and total strength are shown below. Malappuram Melmuri Klari Areekode Availability of Land 32 acres - Year of 1996 -
Establishment
Year of 1921 - - -
YEAR OF Availability of Land 90 acres -
AREA Establishment 6. KERALA ARMED POLICE 4 BATTALION (KAP 4)
BATTALION ESTAB- HEADQUARTERS STRENGTH
LISHMENT (Acre) Availability of Land 67 acres 29 acres 63 acres 29 acre This battalion was formed in 1980 with its headquarters in Aluva.
Subsequently the battalion headquarters was shifted to Kannur during
9. INDIA RESERVE BATTALION
MSP 1921 43.0 MALAPPURAM 1,162
1983. This battalion performs various law and order duties in Kannur and India Reserve Battalion was formed in the year 2010 with Central
SAP 1958 56 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 1,063 2. SPECIAL ARMED POLICE BATTALION (SAP) Kasargod districts. Government assistance. The purpose of raising such a battalion was
Special Armed Police Battalion was established in 1958 to tackle the law to tackle law and order issues and challenges of extremism without
KAP 1 1972 15 THRISSUR 1,063 LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS calling for the support of the Central Paramilitary forces. The battalion
and order issues of the Travancore - Cochin region. The police force
was existent even before 1958 but was known as State General Armed has two wings: Regular wing and Commando wing. The police personnel
KAP 2 1977 51 PALAKKAD 1,028 Magattuparamba Periya, Kasargod
Reserve (SGAR). This was the second Armed Police Battalion of the of this unit are deployed in Anti–Maoist operations and for the security
Kannur
KAP 3 1979 31 ADOOR 1,051 State. The camp is stationed in the old leprosy campus at Peroorkada. of vulnerable institutions.
Year of 1980 -
Establishment
KAP 4 1980 87.83 KANNUR 1,061 LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS
LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS
Availability of Land 87.83 acres 18 acres
KAP 5 1983 273 KUTTIKKANAM 1,051 Ramavarmapu- RRRF camp Areacode
Peroorkada Milk colony
ram, Thrissur Pandikkad camp(KATS)
SRAF/ 1995/2009 86 PANDIKKAD 771
RRRF
Year of 1958 - 7. KERALA ARMED POLICE 5 BATTALION (KAP 5)
Establishment Year of 1980 - -
This Battalion was initially raised to provide guard duty to hydroelectric Establishment
IRBN 2008 23 THRISSUR 1,090 Availability of Land 56 acres 48 acres project of KSEB during 1983 and was later renamed as Armed Police
Training Centre with battalion headquarters in Ramavarmapuram,
SISF 2011 1017 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 989 Availability of Land 23 acres - -
Thrissur during 1985 and later renamed as KAP 5th Battalion in 1990.

WPBN 2017 1136 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 401
3. KERALA ARMED POLICE 1 BATTALION (KAP 1) The headquarters of the Battalion was shifted from Ramavarmapuram
to Maniyar in 2003 and was again shifted to Kuttikanam, Idukki with
This battalion was established in 1972 with headquarters at
effect from 16.09.2014.
10. STATE INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE (SISF)
Table – 1 Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur. Subsequent to the establishment of
Kerala Police Academy, a major portion of the camp was transferred This Battalion was formed in 2011 with the sole purpose of providing
LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS
SL. NO. RANK NUMBER to the Academy and KAP 1st Battalion is currently having only about 15 security to vital installations and commercial establishments on
acres of land. The battalion is laid out between Kerala Police Academy Kuttikanam, Maniyar, Erumery Munnar requirement basis. At present SISF guards several Central PSUs, banks,
and India Reserve Bn. Idukki (Pathana- (Kotta- (Idukki) Metro stations etc.. The headquarters of the battalion is at present
1 COMMANDANT 9 mthitta yam functioning from the SAP campus and yet to have its own land for
establishment of Battalion headquarters.
2 DEPUTY COMMANDANT 11 LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS Year of 1983 - - -
Establishment
3 ASSISTANT COMMANDANT 48 Ramavarmapuram AR Camp,Thripunithura
Availability of Land 273.24 acres 23.96 acres 4.87acres
Year of 1972 -
4 API 78 Establishment
5 APSI 237 Availability of Land 15 acres -

6 APASI 104
4. KERALA ARMED POLICE 2 BATTALION (KAP 2)
7 HAVILDAR 1,463
This Battalion was established in 1977 with its headquarters in Thrissur
8 POLICE CONSTABLE 5,567 which was later shifted to Muttikulangara in Palakkad district.

9 DRIVER 422
LOCATION OF BN HQ DETACHMENT CAMPS
10 CAMP FOLLOWER 623
Muttikulangara Nilambur
11 TECHNICAL CATEGORY 444 Year of 1977 -
Establishment
12 MINISTERIAL STAFF 395
Availability of Land 56 acres 23 acres
TOTAL 9401

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 11. WOMEN BATTALION Additional Director general of Police and assisted by a Deputy Inspector
General of Police. TRAINING
The Women Battalion was formed in the year 2017. The battalion
was formed with the sole intention to raise an exclusive women Each battalion is headed by a Commandant of the rank of The training of the 1st batch of Women Police Constables comprising
battalion and to channelise the training of the women police in the Superintendent of Police. He is assisted by a Deputy Commandant and 605 candidates commenced at KEPA on 18th September, 2017 and after
force. The headquarters of the station is proposed at Menamkulam, Assistant Commandants. The other officers in the hierarchy include completion of their 9 months basic training 578 candidates have passed
Thiruvananthapuram. The infrastructure is yet to come up. Armed Police Inspectors, Armed Police Sub Inspectors and Armed out on 31.07.2018.
Police Assistant Sub Inspectors. Havildars, police constables, camp
The feeder districts of each battalion are as listed below: A dedicated commando unit comprising of 44 Women Commandos were
followers and technical staff form the rest of the work force.
trained in Jungle Operation, Weaponry and Anti-Terror Operations.
BATTALION DISTRICTS For administrative convenience, each battalion is sub divided into
6 active companies and 1 Headquarter (HQ) Company. Each active
MSP Malappuram, Kozhikode company consists of a total of 135 officers/ men (including 10 camp
followers) under the command of an Armed Police Inspector of the rank
SAP Thiruvananthapuram of Inspector of Police who maintains an office for the administration
and supervision of officers/ men under his control. Active companies
KAP 1 Ernakulam are intended for active duties and HQ Company is intended for all other
work related to the administration, maintenance, welfare and security
KAP2 Thrissur
of the entire battalion. HQ Company includes administrative platoon,
KAP3 Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha guard and garrison, motor transport wing, armourer wing and a band
unit of the battalion. The strength of the HQ Company varies from
KAP 4 Kannur, Wayanad, Kasaragod battalion to battalion considering the area of operation and number of
detachment camps etc.. Each battalion is considered as a unit and each
KAP 5 Idukki, Kottayam company is considered as its sub-unit.

BATTALION: ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE The strength of each battalion comes to around 1,000 except for RRRF.
The total strength of all the battalions adds up to 9,401 which makes Passing out of Women Police Personnel
All the battalions are under the direct control and supervision of the 15% of the entire police force of the State.
Armed Police Battalion HeadQuarters, Thiruvananthapuram headed by

A schematic outline of the organisational hierarchy of a battalion is as depicted below:

Women Commandos Training at KEPA

COMMANDANT

DEPUTY COMMANDANT

ASST. COMMANDANT ASST. COMMANDANT AC ASST. ADMINISTRATIVE

WINGS ADJUTANT COMMANDANT ASSISTANT

OFFICER COMMANDING OFFICER STORES MOTOR MINISTERIAL

COMMANDING HQ TRANSPORT

The training of the 20th batch of Police Constables comprising of 2,915

PLATOONS BAND TECHNICAL CADRE Women Commandos Training at KEPA RtPCs were trained in the 7 battalions and passed out in 2018.

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 FORMATION OF THE NEW WOMEN BATTALION AT SISF TAKES CHARGE OF KOCHI METRO
MENAMKULAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. As per the Govt. Order (MS) No. 120/2017/Home Dated 01/06/2017, the
The Women Police Battalion was established by the Government State Industrial Security Force has took over the charge of entire
vide GO(MS)15/2017/Home dated 30.01.2017 with a strength of 642 security duty of Kochi Metro.
including Officer/WPCs/Driver PCs.The inaugural function of WPBn was
conducted on 01.11.2018 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala.

INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF WOMEN POLICE BATTALION

OTHER NEW INITIATIVES

A new swimming pool was constructed at KAP 4th Battalion for

swimming practice for Recruit Trainees.

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 07

CHAPTER
TRAFFIC

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 INTRODUCTION ENFORCEMENT
Traffic management in Kerala is a herculean task for the Traffic Police Kerala Police manages traffic on the basic principles of “Mobility with Emphasis is laid on enforcement of discipline by the road users through tackle this issue, the Police Department has been conducting regular
and other stake holders. Despite all constraints, Kerala Police is Safety”. The objectives laid for traffic management by Kerala Police are: effective prosecution of major traffic violations such as violation of manual checking, motor bike and high way patrol checking for the strict
sincerely engaged in the task of managing traffic and its smooth and traffic signals, violation of restrictions, triple riding, riding without enforcement of all existing laws and norms that have a bearing on road
safe movement on all roads in the state. • Ensuring efficiency in the movement of people and goods helmet, pillion rider without helmet, improper parking, dangerous safety, including the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, in right earnest
• Regulation of multi-modal traffic driving, drunken driving, minor driving, over speeding etc. and with great vigour. Many instructions have been given from time to
Growing vehicle fleet, unregulated urban expansion, increase in freight • Effective enforcement of traffic rules and regulations time from PHQ and IGP, Traffic to the District Police Chiefs for taking
movement by road, inadequate and inefficient public transport system • Involvement and education of public including school children on In Kerala, most of the accidents occurring on roads are due to rashness, stringent action against Traffic Rule Violators. Special drives has been
and lack of efficient control measures are some of the key variables road safety distracted driving and over-speeding of the concerned vehicles. To conducted by using most modern digital equipments such as speed
which make traffic regulations and control an extremely challenging • Provision of pro-active suggestions in improvement of road
task. The number of vehicles registered in Kerala as on 31.12.2018 was engineering
1,16,36,947 while the total road length was 31, 812 kms.

DETAILS OF ROAD LENGTH AND VEHICULAR POPULATION IN KERALA

MDR as per GO(Rt)

05/2012/ PWD
MDR as per
dt 7.1.2012 & TOTAL
Sl. No. Division SH MDR GO(Rt) 52/09/
amendment GO LENGTH
PWD dt 14.8.09
(Ms( No;06/2013/
PWD dt 15.1.13

1 Thiruvananthapuram 180.36 945.578 526.364 905.442 2557.744

2 Kollam 123.79 1435.513 313.221 330.345 2202.869

3 Pathanamthitta 249.194 546.765 498.091 737.322 2031.372

4 Alappuzha 170.841 735.394 297.091 269.008 1472.334

5 Kottayam 406.531 1619.134 991.1 439.449 3456.214

6 Idukki 998.372 461.048 941.64 466.306 2867.366

7 Muvattupuzha 207.526 576.85 531.544 538.95 1854.87

8 Ernakulam 117.68 290.379 346.015 476.337 1230.411

9 Thrissur 374.033 1058.969 232.611 398.603 2064.216

10 Palakkad 245.987 883.668 454.595 600.443 2184.693

11 Manjeri 374.764 1093.678 327.768 883.942 2680.152

12 Kozhikkode 333.548 324.969 573.668 1148.797 2380.982

13 Vadakara 43.625 30.04 0 0 73.665

14
Wayanad 128.955 372.697 264.7 262.962 1029.314
radars, speed detection cameras, other traffic enforcement systems before the Hon’ble Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, on time.
15 Kannur 244.665 1054.906 398.29 567.381 2265.242 etc. to detect traffic rule violations, including those who are indulging The Committee has been verifying the report and also monitoring all the
in drunken driving, rash driving, over speeding, red light jumping, racing activities undertaken by the Police Department.
between vehicles, violating helmet/seat belt laws etc. In addition,
16 Kasargode 141.78 337.277 436.495 545.11 1460.662
necessary recommendations have been given to the Motor Vehicle Vehicle- specific enforcement; Concerted and focused enforcement
Department for cancellation of driving licenses in serious offences. is maintained against buses, HTVs and commercial goods vehicles
Total Length in Kms 4341.651 11766.865 7133.193 8570.397 31812.106 for violating the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India viz
At present well-equipped 44 Highway Patrol Vehicles with GPS system stopping at non-designated bus stops, wrong overtaking, not plying
are operating throughout the Highways 24 hrs. These Patrol Vehicles in the designated lane etc. Vehicles under these categories were
Kerala Police followed multi-pronged strategies for managing traffic on Kerala roads based on enforcement action, regulation, education, educa- reach the accident spots immediately and taking necessary action. impounded and prosecuted for violating the directions of the apex
tion, engineering and intervention of stake holders during this year. court and for committing other traffic violations.
Quarterly statements on traffic enforcement related to all the traffic
violations are being regularly furnished by the Police Department

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 PROSECUTION DETAILS OF MAJOR TRAFFIC OFFENCES • Retro Reflective Gadgetry: To ensure safety of traffic police
personnel on field duties, the traffic police personnel have been
The details of total prosecution and prosecution for important traffic provided with fluorescent jackets and light bars. Extensive use of
offences made by Kerala Police during the year are as follows: these gadgets is being made during night hours, on VVIP routes
and vital points/ intersections. Similarly, traffic police personnel
District No. of Prosecution Details have also been provided protective pollution control masks to safe
of major traffic offences guard themselves from air pollution.

TVM CITY 0
TVM RL 363
ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION
Concerted education outreach with special emphasis on safety of
KOLLAM CITY 118 school children, pedestrians, differently abled persons and senior
KOLLAM RL 66 citizens was undertaken and special emphasis was put on intersection
discipline, one of the priority areas of Kerala Police.
PATHANAMTHITTA 113
ALAPPUZHA 137
KOTTAYAM 265
COUNSELLING OF TRAFFIC VIOLATORS
Counselling sessions were conducted for violators found involved in the
IDUKKI 93
offences of drunken driving, over-speeding, dangerous driving, permit
KOCHI CITY 23 violations etc. Impounded vehicles of the drivers are released only
ERNAKULAM RL 246 after the violators attened the counselling sessions. These counselling
sessions highlight the negative effects of drunken driving, over-
THRISSUR CITY 6154 speeding, permit violation etc. which are a threat to their safety as well
THRISSUR RURAL 4319 as the safety of other road users.
PALAKKAD 7297
MALAPPURAM 2618 ROAD ENGINEERING - VARIOUS TRAFFIC
KOZHIKODE CITY 4179 ENGINEERING PROPOSALS SENT, DECON-
KOZHIKODE RURAL 2817 GESTING PATHWAYS
WAYANAD 3423 Kerala Police regularly sent traffic engineering improvement propos-
KANNUR 10160 als viz closure/ opening of cuts, creation of central verges, painting
of road markings, installation of signages, repairing of roads, speed
KASARAGODE 1520
calming devices, street lights, shifting of bus stops, electricity poles
etc to road owning agencies for removal of traffic congestion, ensur-
ing safe and smooth flow of traffic and reduction in road accidents.
Reduction in road accidents remained one of the top most priorities
of Kerala Police. Towards this, Kerala Police identified accident prone SPECIAL DRIVES
spots and suitable remedial measures were initiated in coordination
with road owning agencies.
District No. of Special drives conducted
to reduce traffic accidents
STATISTICS OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN 2017 AND 2018
Accidents and Fatalities in Road Accidents: Systematic analysis of TVM CITY 27
the accidents to determine the causes of accidents, time and place TVM RL 182
of accident, types of offending vehicles and suitable deployment of
KOLLAM CITY 215
night checking cum patrolling parties by traffic police has resulted in
a check on road accidents. Strict action was taken against drunken KOLLAM RL 3
driving, over-speeding, red-light jumping, goods vehicles plying during PATHANAMTHITTA 12
restricted hours on specified roads/areas, heavy goods vehcles plying
ALAPPUZHA 80
without RUPD/ LUPD etc. Engineering faults were identified and
corrective remedial measures were initiated inn close coordination and KOTTAYAM 452
cooperation of various civic road agencies which included provision of IDUKKI 345
speed calming measures, closure of cuts, facilities for safe crossing of
KOCHI CITY 108
pedestrians, installation of accident prone area signages etc..
ERNAKULAM RL 74
THRISSUR CITY 3 days
THRISSUR RURAL 2 days

REGULATION PALAKKAD 45 days

MALAPPURAM 14 days
Focus of traffic regulation is laid on improving traffic flow on main travel
corridors and to reduce journey time to benefit general public which KOZHIKODE CITY 350 days
include: KOZHIKODE RURAL 365 days
WAYANAD 18 days
• Bus Stand Discipline: Kerala Police has initiated measures for
ensuring traffic discipline by buses for the safety of commuters and KANNUR 77 days
for enhancing security of women, children, physically challenged and KASARAGODE
elderly persons.

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 STATISTICS OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION OF DRIVING LICENSE
SENT (01.01.2018 TO 31.12.2018)

USING MOBILE PHONE DRIVING UNDER THE DRIVING PILLION

NAME OF THE RED LIGHT OVER OVERLOADING IN CARRYING PERSONS SEAT BELT
Sl. No. WHILE DRIVING INFLUENCE OF DRINKS / RIDING WITHOUT
DISTRICT JUMPING SPEEDING GOODS CARRIAGES IN GOOD CARRIAGES VIOLATIONS
CARRIAGES OTHER DRUGS HELMET

TOTAL TOTAL NO. TOTAL TOTAL NO. TOTAL TOTAL NO. TOTAL TOTAL NO. TOTAL TOTAL NO. TOTAL TOTAL NO. TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL NO. TOTAL TOTAL NO.
NUMBER OF OF DLS NUMBER OF OF DLS NUMBER OF OF DLS NUMBER OF DLS NUMBER OF DLS NUMBER OF DLS NUMBER NUMBER OF DLS NUMBER OF DLS
VIOLATIONS FORWARD- VIOLATIONS FORWARD- VIOLATIONS FORWARD- OF FORWARD- OF FORWARD- OF FORWARD- OF PROSE- OF FORWARD- OF FORWARD-
DETECTED ED TO THE DETECTED ED TO THE DETECTED ED TO THE VIOLA- ED TO THE VIOLA- ED TO THE VIOLA- ED TO THE CUTIONS VIOLA- ED TO THE VIOLA- ED TO THE
COMPETENT COMPETENT COMPETENT TIONS COMPE- TIONS COMPE- TIONS COMPE- LAUNCHED TIONS COMPE- TIONS COMPE-
AUTHORITY AUTHORITY AUTHORITY DETECTED TENT DETECTED TENT DETECTED TENT DETECTED TENT DETECTED TENT
FOR SUS- FOR SUS- FOR SUS- AUTHOR- AUTHOR- AUTHOR- AUTHOR- AUTHOR-
PENSION PENSION PENSION ITY FOR ITY FOR ITY FOR ITY FOR ITY FOR
SUSPEN- SUSPEN- SUSPEN- SUSPEN- SUSPEN-
SION SION SION SION SION

1 TVM CITY 9256 0 8852 52 9290 0 0 0 1448 10 7188 1274 1216 69115 46275 15341 12459

2 TVM RI 2594 0 8456 0 12922 0 0 0 3815 0 17097 406 17097 197342 97643 43067 22676

3 KOLLAM CITY 1314 11 4313 121 4457 12 185 33 986 10 4946 1133 2659 61884 21201 7629 1953

4 KOLLAM rl 45 0 8169 0 9315 0 0 0 1246 0 10064 3294 10064 93514 29735 23868 15748

5 PTA 416 0 9643 0 1132 0 0 0 469 0 13259 213 13259 86874 86874 16879 16879

6 ALPY 2559 12 16689 164 10833 0 144 5 1539 131 18288 4769 14423 138324 118664 11569 8746

7 KTM 479 75 50508 61 9320 20 93 2 482 0 32658 11833 14832 168108 107716 30231 20649

8 IDKY 0 0 6841 43 75 0 83 0 348 96 2625 184 2435 31396 30335 17326 17133

9 KOCHI CITY 2519 0 14294 28 4196 2 81 5 2218 94 15117 2120 11435 62706 13730 15841 3562

10 EKM RI 1810 8 19666 63 1717 2 2 153 0 1911 78 24370 3145 12766 48488 29083 17839 8595

11 TSR CITY 368 0 24880 0 12882 0 0 0 212 0 4759 417 4759 30583 30583 1729 1729

12 TSR RI 0 0 18773 0 4048 0 0 0 139 0 2945 753 2945 46211 7439 4425 638

13 PLKD 42 0 35846 0 26137 0 0 0 207 0 4741 594 4741 145392 102345 19430 15505

14 MPM 0 0 35554 0 9671 0 0 0 4140 0 639 639 639 124211 124211 27036 27036

15 KKD CITY 562 32 13506 1172 106 0 0 0 575 123 3084 576 2806 45673 12838 3707 1021

16 KKD RI 0 0 13162 24 1860 0 0 0 697 0 1409 393 1409 59569 59564 6668 6668

17 WYND 0 0 7809 0 253 1 0 0 91 0 3102 1403 2645 28338 21624 13447 2966

18 KNR 6 0 29179 162 2372 0 81 0 387 28 8433 3030 8238 10308 40992 10278 4570

19 KSGD 0 0 11823 0 443 0 224 0 662 4 1170 245 1136 36619 34370 8175 7104

TOTAL 21970 138 337963 1890 129211 37 1044 45 21372 672 175892 36421 129502 1475655 1015222 294483 195617

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 LOK ADALATS HELD with the message of the Goodwill Ambassador, Lt. Col. Padmasree follow up in legal support etc. Based on the outcome of Phase I, Phase COUNSELLING OF TRAFFIC VIOLATORS
Bharat Mohanlal of the “Shubhayathra” programme. The same has been II proposal was submitted from the Office of IGP, Traffic & Road Safety
distributed throughout the State. Management to the Kerala Road Safety Authority. In the proposal, it
District No. of Lok Adalats held District No. of Counselling of
is proposed to extend the programme to 11 more Police Districts. The
Traffic Violators
3. Shubhayathra Exhibition with Goodwill Ambassador Lt. Col. same has got approval from the Kerala Road Safety Authority.
TVM CITY 27 Padmasree Bharat Mohanlal, - on the Theme of “Traffic Safety”. The
programme has given considerable awareness to the public throughout Student Police Cadet Project, an innovative project introduced by Govt. TVM CITY 107
TVM RL 182 the State on the importance of safe driving. of Kerala, undertakes various forms of traffic awareness campaigns
among the public and various road users. TVM RL 114
KOLLAM CITY 215
4. A traffic App named “Think Traffic” has already been developed.
KOLLAM RL 3 Through this App public can register auto/ taxi complaints, report live School campaigns KOLLAM CITY 118
accidents including the facility for sending photographs as well as Many effective awareness programmes for school children are being
PATHANAMTHITTA 12 KOLLAM RL 45047
videos, report all traffic complaints, can check vehicle and offence implemented under the “Shubhayathra” programme as stated above.
ALAPPUZHA 80 fines etc..
PATHANAMTHITTA 80
KOTTAYAM 452 5. Launched a traffic awareness video game named “Shubhayathra”, for ALAPPUZHA 450
IDUKKI 345 safe driving.
KOTTAYAM 276905
KOCHI CITY 108 6. Traffic awareness programme titled “Traffic through Magic” was
designed and has been implemented at schools/ colleges of the State, IDUKKI 47448
ERNAKULAM RL 74
as a part of “Shubhayathra” campaign in order to make the students/
THRISSUR CITY 3 days youth aware about the traffic rules, principles of traffic safety and the KOCHI CITY 9
need for safe driving, etc.. This State level awareness programme was
THRISSUR RURAL 2 days launched at MGM Central School, Thiruvananthapuram. The awareness ERNAKULAM RL 28872
PALAKKAD 45 days programme is being spread to other schools as well.
THRISSUR CITY 164451
MALAPPURAM 14 days 7, New Traffic Smart Classrooms were launched for awareness purposes
in schools. A model Traffic Smart Classroom was already established THRISSUR RURAL 97145
KOZHIKODE CITY 350 days
at St. Mary’s School, Pattom. Measures have also been taken for
conversion of existing classrooms to Traffic Smart Classrooms in all the PALAKKAD 137850
KOZHIKODE RURAL 365 days
140 constituent assemblies of the State.
WAYANAD 18 days MALAPPURAM 152987

KANNUR 77 days 8. Launched a programme for the establishment of “Traffic Parks”

KOZHIKODE CITY 181 class
in Schools. Initiated action for establishing the same at Govt. VHSS,
KASARAGODE Mananthavadi, Wayanad, GHSS Chala, Kannur, Govt HS, Koonathara, KOZHIKODE RURAL 57690
Palakkad and selected Schools from Ernakulam etc..
WAYANAD 125144
9. Numerous traffic instruction stickers were pasted on vehicles.
STEPS TO CONTROL ROAD ACCIDENTS KANNUR 45190
10. Organ donation campaigns were conducted all over Kerala.
The Police Department has been conducting studies related to KASARAGODE
increasing number of road accidents. On analysis of road accident 11. Special drives were conducted against all sort of traffic violations.
data, necessary directions have been given from this office to DPCs for
taking effective preventive measures to reduce accidents. 12. Documentaries on road safety were exhibited all over Kerala. USE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY – E-CHALLANS,
After conducting scientific studies, Traffic Signal Systems have been RED LIGHT VIOLATION DETECTION, SPEED CHECK,
installed in highly congested and accident prone junctions to reduce 13. Numerous traffic awareness booklets were distributed all over Kerala.
traffic congestion. Speed detection cameras have been installed
CAMERAS, SOCIAL MEDIA ETC.
and are used to detect traffic rule violators including those who are 14. Identified traffic accident black spots and measures taken to rectify Kerala Police has taken steps for fully automating the enforcement of
indulging in rash driving, over speeding etc.. the same. fines through e-Challan system throughout Kerala by deploying hand-
held computer enabled devices with built-in printers. The Department
Road safety education 15. Different types of posters were printed and published all over Kerala has selected HDFC Bank for implementation of the same.
on road safety.
In connection with traffic education and awareness, various awareness The Police Department has also initiated action for installation of
programmes on traffic related matters are being undertaken by the 16. Special events were conducted as road safety month, no horn day, automatic Traffic Rule Violation Detection Cameras throughout the
Kerala Police with a view to reduce accidents. To improve the efficacy of riding with helmet etc.. roads of Kerala and also issuing notice to the petitioner by speed post. A
awareness programmes, Kerala Police has launched a comprehensive proposal in this regard entitled “Integrated Digital Traffic Enforcement
project named “Shubhayathra”. Many effective awareness programmes 17. Rallies were conducted to propagate the objectives of road safety. System” has been accepted by the Govt. and the Police Department has
for Drivers, School Children and Public are designed and are being invited global tenders for the same. As part of this project, Kerala Police
implemented under the Road Safety Fund under the “Shubhayathra” 18. A group of highly trained volunteers named “SOFT” (Save Our Fellow would like to install and connect around 200 Speed-limit Violation
programme. Travellers) was formed under “Shubhaythra” programme. SOFT Groups Detection Systems (SVDS), 400 AI Camera (Artificial intelligent)
were formed with an objective to reduce fatality rate of accident victims based Enforcement Systems, 60 Mobile SVDS systems with vehicles,
Major activities under “Shubhayathra” by giving required medical assistance and to arrange transportation 30 Red-light Violation Detection Systems (RLVD) and 100 Helmet
to a nearby hospital. Kerala Police has launched this programme as a Absence Detection Systems (HADS) and the proposed ITES system will
1. Kerala police made 10 short films named “Shubhayathra” of about 2 pilot project in main two Police Districts, Thiruvananthapuram City identify non-compliance of the Expired Pollution Under Control (PUC)
min duration and the same is screened in an around 150 theatres in the and Rural. In Phase I, extended Trauma Care Training to the 1,200 Certificate. With the integration of these kind of modern technologies,
State, through the “Cloud Advertisers”. volunteers, selected from the 26 Police Circles of Thiruvananthapuram well equipped traffic control rooms that are being planned, the
City and Rural. The SOFT members who work voluntarily and are present Department will be able to monitor Traffic Congestion, Traffic Rule
2. “Activity Oriented Text Book on Traffic Awareness”, which is printed at the accident scene, save road accident victims and also do proper Violations and also issue e-Challans to offenders.

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 TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARISON OF ROAD ACCIDENTS FROM 2016 TO 2018 COMPARISON OF ROAD ACCIDENT FATALITIES FROM
2016 TO 2018
The post of Inspector General of Police, Traffic & Road Safety Patrol on National and State Highways. With the assistance of District 40500
Management has been created by the Government for the purpose Police Chiefs organise enforcement drives on matters relating to 4300
40000
of ensuring better traffic enforcement and for enforcement of laws safety on the roads. Co-ordinate and supervise accident prevention
relating to traffic safety to Kerala. Inspector General of Police, Traffic and traffic regulation studies for the purpose of reduction of accidents 39500 4250
is a member of the: and for improving traffic flow and management. With the co-operation 38500
of Inspector General of Police, SCRB maintain statistics relating to 4200
1. Kerala Road Safety Authority road traffic as well as road accidents. Monitor proper utilisation of 38000
4150
2. Executive Committee of the Road Safety Authority Road Safety Funds allotted to Police Department and of Road Safety 37500
3. State Transport Authority representing the Police Department equipment in the possession of the Police Department. 2076 2017 2018 4100
1 2 3
Inspector General of Police, Traffic is responsible for the enforcement Two posts of Superintendents of Police (Traffic), South Zone and North
of laws and rules relating to safety of traffic on all roads and public Zone have been created for assisting Inspector General of Police,
4000 4000
places and for the general management and co-ordination of Highway Traffic in traffic management and enforcement of traffic laws.
3000 3000

2000 2000

1000 1000

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TVPM CITY KOLLAM RL KOTTAYAM IDUKI PALAKAD KKD RL KASARAGOD TVPM CITY KOLLAM RL KOTTAYAM IDUKI PALAKAD KKD RL KASARAGOD

2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018

On comparison of road accident figures of last three years, it was On comparison of road accident figures of the last three years, it was
noted that, the accident rate declined in 2017 from 2016. However the noted that, the number of fatalities declined in 2017 from 2016. But the
accident rate increased in 2018 compared to 2017. Most of the districts traffic accident fatalities slightly increased from 2017 to 2018. However,
in the state has shown the same trend, in total accidents, where an it is noted that the traffic accident fatalities has declined in 2018 in
increasing trend is seen. comparison with the fatality rate of 2016. But total number of accident
cases increased in 2018, compared to 2016 & 2017
Thiruvananthapuram Rural, Kollam city, Alappuzha, Kottayam and
Thrissur city has shown a trend in which accident rate has increased The number of traffic accident fatalities sharply increased in Thrissur
continuously in the last two years. city during the year 2018 compared to both 2017 and 2016
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS ON TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN KERALA DURING 2018
COMPARED TO 2016 AND 2017 Ernakulam city, Trissur Rual, Palakkad, Kozhikkode city and Wayanad
have shown a slight decrease in accident rates in the last two years.
Thrissur Rural and Malappuram are the two districts in Kerala, which
have shown a decline in traffic accident fatalities in both 2017 and 2018
Thrissur Rural is the only district in Kerala which has shown a visible from 2016
One of the leading causes of death across all age groups in the State Type of decrease in the accident rate during the year 2018, compared to
% change over
is due to traffic accidents. As it is an important public health and road accident 2017 2018 previous years. MONTHLY COMPARISON OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
previous year
developmental problem, Kerala Police has been taking all possible Thrissur city has shown that a sharp increase in the accident rate during INJURIES IN 2018
measures and also implementing new programmes/projects to reduce Fatal accident 4131 4259 3 the year 2018, compared to previous years.
the accident rate, based on the analysis of traffic accident details.
On analysis of the accident data of last three years, it was noted that, Grievous injury accidents 29733 31687 6.5 GRIEVOUSLY MINOR INJU- NON
Month
there is a gradual upward trend of accidents during 2018 compared to ROAD ACCIDENT FATALITIES IN 2018 INJURED RIES INJURED
Minor injury accidents 12938 13727 6
2016 and 2017. But it is also noted that the vehicular growth has been
increasing in the State, in an unprecedented manner. The number of Non-injury accidents 1527 1422 -6.8 January 2950 1255 120
400
total registered vehicles has recorded a higher growth rate of about 10
lakh vehicles per year, during the last three years. The alarming facet of February 2742 1055 100
ROAD ACCIDENT CASES IN 2018 (DISTRICT-WISE 300
this growth has been an increase in exposure risk for both vehicles and
COMPARISON) March 2785 1172 108
people, while they are on roads. During this year the road condition was 200
very bad especially after the severe flooding. Hence slight increase in April 2589 1188 124
4000
accident rate during this year can be attributed to the increase in the 100
number of vehicles, severe flooding during this year etc.. 3500 May 2799 1271 133
3000 0
TVPM CITY KOLLAM RL KOTTAYAM IDUKI PALAKAD KKD RL KASARAGOD June 2552 1142 126
TYPE OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN 2018 VIS-À-VIS 2017 2500
2000 July 2311 1203 137
There is a 3% increase in fatal accidents during 2018 from 2017. 1500 In 2018, the fatality rate was high in Alappuzha (365), Malappuram (361)
1000 and Palakkad (343) districts August 2302 1071 118
6.5% is the grievous accident increase percentage during 2018 from 2017.
500 September 2537 1157 107
0 The number of traffic accident fatalities were low in Wayanad (73) and
During the year 2018, in addition to 4,259 fatalities, 45,414 persons were
Idukki (88) districts October 2649 1017 131
injured in Kerala in various traffic accidents during the year 2018, which
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 • Grievous injuries and minor injuries were very high during the month • Sabarimala Traffic is one of the major reasons for increase in COMPARISON OF ACCIDENTS BASED ON TYPES OF COMPARISON OF ACCIDENT CASES DURING DAY AND
of January 2018 and December 2018 accident during the end of the year VEHICLES DURING 2018 NIGHT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS
• Grievous injuries was very low in August 2018 whereas minor injuries • Accidents also tend to increase during the festival seasons of April/ • Two wheeler accident is still very high in the state which is followed by
car accidents during the year 2018. 30000
were low during December 2018 May 2018
COMPARISON OF ACCIDENTS BASED ON TYPES OF 22500
COMPARISON OF ACCIDENTS BASED ON TYPES OF ROADS VEHICLES DURING LAST THREE YEARS
15000
OTHER 30000
MONTH NH SH 7500
ROADS
22500 0
January 849 667 2145
2016 2017 2018
February 776 653 2008 15000
NO. OF CASES OF ACCIDENTS DURING NIGHT
March 845 673 1944 7500 NO. OF CASES OF ACCIDENTS DURING DAY TIME

April 808 667 1860

• Number of accident cases during day time was highest in 2016,
0
May 851 738 2008 KSRTC LORRIES CAR AUTO OTHER which decreased in 2017 and again increased in 2018.
June 749 622 1841 2016 2017 2018 • Accident rate during night time has increased continuously from
July 714 522 1818 2016 to 2018
• Accidents involving KSRTC Buses, Private Buses and Jeeps have
August 741 507 1681 decreased in 2018 compared to both 2016 & 2017 • More enforcement is required in the night, to ensure that these
cases are brought down drastically
September 812 681 1798 • Mini Bus accidents have increased in both 2017 and 2018 from 2016
• Accidents involving rest of the vehicles show a general trend in
October 834 684 1795 TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED AS COMPOUNDING FEE
which accident rate was highest in 2016, decreased in 2017 and again
November 794 751 1898 increased in 2018 30000
December 810 1060 1977
22500
Annual Total 9583 7922 22773
15000
• Accident rate in NH is higher than the SH • But accident rate in other roads are very high compared to both NH
and SH 7500

0
TWO
MONTH/YEAR KSRTC PVT BUS LORRIES MINI BUS CAR JEEP AUTO WHEELER OTHER 2016 2017 2018

• The amount collected as compounding fee has decreased during

2018, compared to both 2016 and 2017
January 86 221 208 83 983 61 399 2155 181

February 84 170 184 54 873 67 421 2160 213 DETAILS OF MONTH WISE DEATHS IN KERALA FOR THE YEAR 2018

March 85 185 258 56 912 67 382 2114 224 DISTRICT JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

TVPM C 21 15 11 13 11 17 14 17 14 92 22 9
April 63 203 229 58 958 51 392 1939 223 TVPM RL 25 29 29 31 22 32 26 22 28 20 28 39
KLM CITY 20 19 18 22 14 16 82 41 91 81 92 5
May 77 225 278 78 101 76 742 4206 5233 KLM RL 16 29 18 23 18 14 11 17 16 61 62 5
PTA 15 91 29 10 11 16 61 11 11 11 7
June 67 210 182 64 865 68 409 1871 200 ALP 33 28 36 32 27 28 22 31 32 34 22 33
KTM 33 27 27 26 25 21 13 20 17 17 23 31
July 99 232 177 39 905 58 367 1761 170 EKM C 12 15 59 22 13 58 18 12 13 8
EKM RL 21 31 23 24 32 12 26 24 21 20 31 39
August 73 205 144 28 861 48 325 1775 175 IDK 21 51 29 74 91 41 07 6
TSR RURAL 38 21 22 33 18 91 61 22 11 12 23 2
September 82 202 212 29 917 52 376 2120 180 PKD 38 37 36 40 34 29 26 19 17 18 22 27
MPM 30 11 37 35 35 34 34 23 33 23 29 30
October 86 215 218 62 853 56 390 2150 162 KKD C 99 11 15 13 18 91 06 12 11 11
KKD RL 17 11 82 12 11 51 21 31 51 31 12 1
November 71 245 210 70 864 59 414 2144 202 WND 81 01 67 43 43 26 54
KNR 13 20 19 20 29 16 19 11 14 18 21 23
December 90 244 201 52 952 68 436 2233 175 KSD 11 14 31 11 31 51 85 81 25 11
STATE TOT. 372 356 349 388 375 326 307 283 311 276 338 427
Annual Total 963 2557 2501 673 10960 722 4735 24487 2338
• The number of fatalities was high during December • The number of fatalities was low during October

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 08

CHAPTER
WOMEN SAFETY &
MODERNISATION

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 ∙ Confidence building tips to transform from a victim nature to smart will be trained in physical defense techniques to protect themselves
WOMEN SELF DEFENSE TRAINING PROGRAM nature. from harassment on buses and trains, chain-snatching, acid attacks,
sexual assault, domestic violence and harassment inside closed
The vulnerability of women and young girls is a major factor contributing Women Self Defense Training Program is a unique initiative of Kerala
∙ Awareness on Legal aspects of crime against women spaces such as lifts and ATMs. The defense techniques will be quite
to the instances of crime against women. As a confidence building Police under its Community Policing Project. This project aims at
simple compared to complex fighting forms such as Karate and Kalari
measure and to integrate the women in society to fight against atrocities empowering women through comprehensive awareness and practical
∙ Awareness on Police facilities for ensuring the safety of women and it can be learnt within a short period of time. Apart from physical
with confidence, the Kerala Police Department has formulated and training program. It aims at imparting training to one lakh women this
self-defense methods, the centers will conduct programmes to raise
implemented a project to provide Self Defense Training to women and year. Already more than 3.8 lakh women have been trained in two years
∙ Simple defense techniques to combat various threat situations like awareness of laws that protect women’s rights, methods to prevent
young girls in all Districts. The program is now going on all over the state under this mammoth initiative. This special programme for women’s
bag snatching, chain snatching, Sexual attacks, eve teasing, bus/ harassment and systems for police protection from harassment. The
fervently creating much hope and enthusiasm among all the sections self defense has become extremely popular among the women folk of
metro threats, lift attack, ATM attack, domestic violence etc. training will include psychological techniques to improve confidence
of women like school- college students, office goers and other working Kerala. No agency ever in our country ventured to impart WSDT hands-
and individuality among women. A syllabus of 40- 60 hours in total has
women, house wives and the like. on training in such a big scale. When completed this would be a record.
∙ Nature of attacks and attackers and how to confront a dangerous been devised for the programme. The permanent training centers have
The salient features of the project are: Empowering women through
situation. been set up in 19 police districts, at a cost of Rs. 3 lakh each. A state
comprehensive awareness and practical training program that includes
level center will also be set up in Thiruvananthapuram. Apart from this,
∙ Awareness on Aspects of women empowerment. training programmes centred on schools, colleges, office complexes
and residents’ associations are also being held in all districts. Above 600
As part of the program, permanent training centers will be set up in all female police officers across the State have been trained to conduct
districts in addition to local training programs. The centers will prepare the programme.
women to defend themselves during incidents of physical conflict. They

DETAILS OF SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES TRAINING - 2018

NO OF PERSONS
NO OF SCHOOL NO OF COLLEGE NO OF PERSONS
SL. NO OF NO OF TRAINED IN
DISTRICT STUDENTS STUDENTS TRAINED IN THE TOTAL
No. SCHOOLS COLLEGES RESIDENCE /
TRAINED TRAINED CENTRE
OTHERS

1 TVM CITY 65 8082 21 2409 11451 318 22260

2 TVM RL 0 5022 0 3918 1910 0 10850
3 KLM CITY 10 6000 15 5800 1680 0 13480
4 KLM RL 23 3240 9 3740 872 0 7852
5 PTA 60 9367 6 1231 2228 0 12826
6 KTM 88 13060 19 1323 4662 0 19045
7 IDK 60 9367 6 1231 2228 0 12826
8 ALPY 38 5063 17 1035 18390 552 25040
9 EKM CITY 42 5171 18 1803 6927 1041 14942
10 EKM RL 39 4454 7 833 1294 444 7025
11 TSR CITY 65 6785 18 2800 3185 360 13130
12 TSR RL 35 4436 13 2340 1277 0 8053
13 PKD 38 6709 23 6594 4647 138 18088
14 MLPM 34 2960 15 1816 1917 850 7083
15 KKD CITY 7 4300 7 3200 8950 0 16450
16 KKD RL 59 5500 8 784 500 500 7284
17 WYND 11 1079 11 702 1387 450 3649
18 KNR 55 6000 10 2000 8600 0 16100
19 KSGD 17 819 22 6975 1548 400 9742
TOTAL 746 107414 245 50534 83653 5053 245725

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 in the field. Only suitable persons are performing their duty earnestly in Police Patrol was inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram City on 15th for operating the equipment fitted in the vehicles and Control Room by
WOMEN CELL this area. Even though they get meagre honorarium, they wholeheartedly August 2016 and extended to 15 Police Districts gradually (except Kollam CDAC and KELTRON. In addition to that adequate training on dealing
do the work in an appreciable manner. Most percentage of famliy issues Rural, Thrissur Rural Wayanad, Kozhikkode Rural) with public especially with women in distress, has been given to the
PHONE: 0471-2338100 could be solved by the active interventions of the family counsellors. Women Police officers working in Pink Police Patrol. Gender awareness
E-MAIL: [email protected] AIM OF THE PROJECT training was conducted in PTC for the officers to sensitize them on
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICE (HELP LINES, PINK Gender issues and the methodology to address these issues. A weekly
PATROL) The aim of the project is to provide immediate relief to women and briefing on every Monday is being conducted by the ACP, Control Room,
children in distress by reaching out to them within minimum response Thiruvananthapuram City to review and improve the system from time
ERS in India - 112 time.Pink Police Control Room will handle all the calls received through to time.
National Women Help Line No - Mithra 181 the dial free number 1515, SOS signals, SMS, email and Web requests.
Police control room - 100 Pink Police Control Room: Pink Police Control Room facilitates the
Pink police Patrol - 1515 Duties and Responsibilities: During the patrolling, if any atrocity smooth functioning of Pink Police Patrol. Pink Police Patrol and Control
against women & children is noticed, PPPV should promptly attend to Room are connected with GPS System and VHF is also provided for the
Crime Stopper - 1090
it and immediately pass on the information to the Police Station having speedy communication.The technical support is provided by Centre
Vanitha Help Line - 1091
jurisdiction over the place of incident. During peak time, the patrolling for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and KELTRON. The
Kerala Police Help Line - 7025800100 party, except drivers should perform duty at congested/crowded areas system is a miniature version of National Emergency Response System
Police SMS Alert - 9497900000 like School/College, Bus Stand, Offices etc. PPP Vehicle party shall be developed by C-DAC. GIS map will indicate the location of the incident
Anti Ragging Helpline - 18001805522 alert in their duty with utmost visibility to ensure the safety of women and the nearby rescue vehicles. Once the cases are recorded, it will be
Child Help Line - 1098 & children during peak time and thereby boosting the confidence and dispatched to the nearest vehicle that can take up the mission. All voice
Citizen call Centre - 04712335523 bringing the sense of security among the women commuters in the city. and data will be logged and reports can be generated.If the action is
Nirbhaya - 181 04712331059 beyond the control of PPPV, the Commander should inform the same to
Training: Special Training has been given to the Pink Police Personnel the City Police Control Room or to the concerned Police Station.

PINK POLICE PATROL

A State Women Cell is functioning at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
A Superintendent of Police is the head of the State Women Cell. In
addition to this, One District Women Cell is also functioning in all Police
Districts in Kerala, each headed by a Woman Circle Inspector. They look
into the grievances of Women, particularly, harassment against women,
neglect, desertion, not recognizing her rights, and even family discords,
etc. Women approach these Cells without any hesitation and fear, and
receive counseling, on various matters in free of cost. Many-a-time the
Women Cells act as interveners and help Women to find a compromise
in family problems, discords, etc.
Kerala police introduced ‘Pink Beat’ patrol for enhancing the safety for
Women’s Cell under Police Head Quarters (Kerala State) came into women and children in public places. The Pink Beat includes specially
existence on 01.07.96 vide Govt.Order No.5494/96/GAD dt. 25.06.96 in trained women police personnel. These police personnel will patrol
order to look into atrocities against women. For this purpose, three on KSRTC and private stage carriers and will be present at bus stops,
wings have been set up:- schools, colleges and other public places. They will assist women,
children and senior citizens travelling on buses. The Pink Patrol team
∙ Family Welfare Wing will operate under the supervision of District Police Chief.
∙ Crime Wing
∙ Administrative Wing The role of these police personnel are

∙ Ensure the reserved seats in KSRTC or private buses for women

VANITHA PS and physically challenged are not misused by the general public

This is a Police Station exclusively under women police officers. It deals ∙ Shutting down any avenue of eve –teasing or molestation threats
with cases related to women only. Officers of the Vanitha Police Station
will also perform law & order duty. A Sub Inspector heads the Vanitha ∙ Assist children and passengers with physical disabilities to reach
Police Station. Vanitha PS, in appropriate circumstances, registers their destination.
cases against culprits.
The Patrol cars have been equipped with GPS tracking devices as well
Now there are 10 Vanitha police stations in Kerala. These are in as cameras installed on the front and rear sides of the vehicles. The
Thiruvananthapuram City, Kollam City, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Kochi City, camera sends continuous visuals to the control room. An officer from
Thrissur City, Thrissur Rural, Kozhokkode City, Kannur and Malappuram. control room can inspect these visuals in real time and deploy additional
forces to various areas whenever necessary. These patrol vehicles
are led by a woman police officer and have two other women police
personnel. The patrol is deployed in areas that have high presence of
COUNSELLING SERVICE OF KERALA POLICE women and functions from 8 am to 8 pm.

Effective counselling has been given to the persons who are in need These personnel also look out for anti-social activities at bus stops,
by Kerala Police. For the very purpose, a family counselling Centre is schools and other prime target areas.
functioning in State Women’s Cell, Thiruvanathapuram with the co
ordination of Social Welfare Board under State Women and Child INTRODUCTION
Department. In almost entire District Women’s Cells, a counselling
centre is functioning in the name of Crime Prevention Counselling Pink Police Patrol Control Room and the Pink Police Patrol Vehicle, a
Centre, in co ordination with Social Welfare Board ,Social Justice notable venture implemented by Kerala Police is a successful attempt
Department and also from the Direct Selection from the eligible persons in preventing atrocities & crimes against women and children. Pink

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 THE PRESENT STRENGTH DETAILS OF ALL THE DISTRICTS ARE GIVEN AS FOLLOWS orientation may be designated as the child welfare police officer
to exclusively deal with children either as victims or perpetrators,
PRESENT STRENGTH DETAILS OF PINK POLICE PATROL IN THE SzTATE in co-ordination with the police, voluntary and non-governmental
organisations.
STRENGTH
SL. NUMBER OF DATE OF 2. To co-ordinate all functions of police related to children, the State
NAME OF THE DISTRICT OF POLICE REMARK
No. VEHICLES OPENING Government shall constitute Special Juvenile Police Units in each
PERSONNEL
district and city, headed by a police officer not below the rank of a
1 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CITY 31 3 15-082017 Proper Functioning Deputy Superintendent of Police or above and consisting of all police
officers designated under sub-section (1) and two social workers having
2 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM RURAL 22 2 30-04-2018
experience of working in the field of child welfare, of whom one shall ROLE OF THE POLICE IN SJPU AND AS CWOs
3 KOLLAM CITY 14 2 04-01-2017 be a woman. It is principally the police who arrests the juvenile and produces
4 PATHANAMTHITTA 8 2 22-05-2018 him before the Juvenile Justice Board. It is seldom, that a juvenile
3. All police officers of the Special Juvenile Police Units shall be is produced by a non-public party or voluntary organization. Hence,
5 ALAPPUZHA 18 2 09-07-2018 provided special training, especially at induction as child welfare police a juvenile’s first contact with the juvenile justice system is through
officer, to enable them to perform their functions more effectively. the police. A non-public party or voluntary organization producing a
6 KOTTAYAM 11 2 26-06-2017
juvenile before the Juvenile Justice Board ought to preferably inform
7 IDUKKI 5 20-07-2017  Not specified strength or vehicle  4. Special Juvenile Police Unit also includes Railway police dealing with the police regarding such production. Pending production before the
children. Board, the juvenile is to be kept within the Observation Home. Under no
8 ERNAKULAM CITY 26 2 22-11-2016
scenario should a juvenile be kept within the police lock-up or jail. The
9 ERNAKULAM RURAL 3 22-11-2016 Not specified strength or vehicle   SJPU or juvenile welfare officer should inform the parent or guardian
10 THRISSUR CITY 9 2 17-12-2016 or any other person of the juvenile’s choice regarding the juvenile’s
apprehension. It is the police who investigates a juvenile case, and
11 PALAKKAD 13 1 16-06-2018 submits the charge-sheet before the competent authority and also on
12 MALAPPURAM 12 06-06-2018 Not specified strength or vehicle   completion of inquiry, accompany the juvenile to the Special Home, or
to his place of residence when below eighteen years of age.
13 KOZHIKKODE CITY 18 2 27-02-2017
14 KANNUR 23 2 01-02-2017 The dispensing of distinct treatment to juveniles as supposed under
juvenile legislation is defeated if the police treat juveniles in the same
15 KASARAGOD 12 1 00/05/2018 manner as they treat hardened offenders. So the Statement of Objects
and Reasons of JJA 2000 embody ‘creating special juvenile police
units with a humane approach through sensitization and training of
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF PPP Welfare: Though the patrolling team has a base station, it is often
police personnel. Consequently, JJA 2000 envisages the setting-up
difficult to find a resting/refreshing place while patrolling. Presently,
of the SJPU in each district and town, and also the designation of a
Around 2500 calls are received in a month to the PPP Control room. In they manage to get access to washrooms of some shops/offices
minimum of one police officer hooked up to a police headquarters as
Thiruvananthapuram City in 2017, 60 cases were registered in different and even houses on their personal request. This can be avoided and
“the juvenile or the child welfare officer”. JJA 2000 provides the police
Police Stations by the interventions of Pink Police Patrol. In 2018 it necessary toilet facilities need to be identified in the patrolling route,
the authority to immediately on apprehension release a juvenile on bail.
becomes 32, till date. POCSO, NDPS, Abkari cases are also included. which will increase their self-esteem in one way and efficiency of
The same provision was contained in JJA 1986 and BCA 1948. However
Different Officers of the Pink Police Patrol Vehicleswere awarded GSE patrolling on the other way.
the police, even though the crime speculated to have been committed
for the appreciable work done by them in different occasions. In the
is insignificant, do not release a juvenile on bail as they would, an
entire state, there is not a single registered complaint against Pink Supervision: Weekly and Monthly review meetings are conducted at the
adult, alleged to have committed a bailable offence. This cannot be
Police Patrol and the inaction of the Police Personnel except some district level. At the same time, state level monitoring is required for
the right practice. In the case of a juvenile it is not the offence that
baseless allegations, which were published in some daily only for overall coordination, ensuring uniformity in the implementation of the
determines whether or not he ought to be discharged on bail or not,
devaluing the action of the Police before the public. system and capacity building. Hence, it is suggested to appoint a State
but the juvenile’s situation, which can solely be determined by a body
level Nodal Officer to monitor the overall works including adequate and
having the requisite experience and assistance. Moreover, the police’s
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT timely training, solving the grievances of Police Personnel and for all
call to grant bail is also based on extraneous reasons, and leads to
administrative purpose which increase the efficiency of the Pink Police
Strength: Present strength allotted for the Pink Patrol is not sufficient. capriciousness. A juvenile’s behavior and attitude make a difference in a
Patrol in the entire state.
The shortage of women police officers in the district often affects the police officer’s use of discretion. A youth who is polite and respectful is
functioning of the Pink patrol system. Adequate strength should be more probable to induce off with a reprimand, whereas a negative and
Interdepartmental Coordination: During patrolling duty, Pink patrol
given as per the current crime status in the District and its population. hostile perspective is probably going to lead to a court referral. Welfare
team often encounters women and children in need of immediate care
of the juvenile is the principle on which all juvenile systems are based.
and protection, who are wandering in the road. After rescue, the patrol
Vehicle: Presently, the patrolling vehicles used in some districts are team is entrusted with the huge responsibility of providing safe shelter
quite old and are in offload condition for most of the days in a month. Special juvenile police unit includes law enforcement officials who
and sometimes immediate medical attention resulting in increased
Hence new vehicles to be allotted in orderto provide an uninterrupted manage juveniles or are primarily engaged within the prevention of
pressure on the officer both functionally and mentally. Hence proper
service to the public. juvenile crime or handling of the juveniles or youngsters under this Act to
co-ordination and sensitization of other department like Department of
perform their functions more effectively; they shall be specially tutored
Women and Child Development and Department of Health is urgently
Training: The officers working in patrol vehicle are often transferred and trained. In every police headquarters a minimum of one officer with
required.
due to some personal and administrative reasons. Hence training need ability and appropriate training and orientation is also designated as
to be given at frequent intervals (atleast quarterly). the ‘juvenile or the child welfare officer’ who can handle the juvenile or
CHILD WELFARE POLICE OFFICER & SPECIAL JUVENILE the child in co-ordination with the police. Special juvenile police unit, of
Timely software updation is needed from CDAC
POLICE UNIT. which all the law enforcement officials designated as above, to handle
juveniles or youngsters will be members, may be created in each district
As per, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of
Jurisdiction: Though Pink Police Patrol systems are introduced in and town to co-ordinate and to upgrade the police treatment of the
Children) Act, 2015 (107) Child Welfare Police Officer and juveniles and the children.
many districts, this facility is inaccessible for those in the interior area.
Hence, it is suggested to introduce the system in sub divisional level
Special Juvenile Police Unit.
during next phase of implementation. In Kerala SJPU and CWPOs have already been created in all districts
1.  In every police station, at least one officer, not below the rank including railway police, as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of
of assistant sub-inspector, with aptitude, appropriate training and Children) Act, 2015 (107) and have functioned in an effective manner till date.

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 1 Cashier, 8 Clerks, 2 Typists and 1 Office Assistant. Later the Government
STATE WOMEN CELL issued orders that the recruitment of women police constables should
be made only through the Women Police Battalion from the rank list of
The State Women Cell situated at the B1 & B2 quarters of Police Training
the respective districts. Subsequently around 10 acres of land at Games
College, Thiruvananthapuram is functioning under the direct control of
Village, Menamkulam near Kazhakuttam was allotted by the Government
the State Police Chief. It is headed by a Superintendent of Police. There
for setting up the Battalion Headquarters. 90 prefab structures
is a DySP, 3 WSIs, 4 Senior Civil Police Officers and 9 Civil Police Officers
constructed during the National Games are renovated and are being
in the Cell.
used to accommodate the Women Police Constables. The existing two
storied concrete building and other structures were also renovated
The District Women Cells are functioning in 17 Police Districts in the
and are presently earmarked as the offices for Battalion Headquarters.
State. There is a Women Circle Inspector in each Cell and Civil Police
The first ever Women Commando unit with 50 Commandos have been
Officers in order to handle cases against women. These Cells are
sanctioned by the Government. The training of the 1st batch of Women
administered and controlled by the Superintendent of State Women Cell
Police constables comprising 605 candidates commenced at Kerala
or concerned District Police Chiefs and DySPs of Crime Detachments of
Police Academy on 18th September, 2017 and after completion of their 9
the Districts.
months basic training 578 candidates have passed out on 31st July 2018.
The women police constables were trained with the revised syllabus
The main functions of the Cells are to prevent eve-leasing and atrocities
addressing the issues of modern day policing and basic training also
against women especially in public places, bus stands, railway stations,
includes modules on disaster management, self-defense, swimming
etc. The Cells take stock of the cases against the harassment of
and computer applications. A dedicated commando unit comprising
women. In order to make people aware of the law and justice prevailing
of 44 women commandos were trained in jungle operation, advanced
in the country, the Cells conduct Study Classes, Seminars etc. if it is
weaponry and anti-terror operations.
necessary. The Women Cells also conduct Petition Adalath so as to
provide justice to women against all kinds of atrocities.
The State Government is planning to raise the strength of women in
Kerala Police to 25%. As part of it, more women will be recruited in the
WOMEN POLICE BATTALION coming years.

As the first step towards increasing women representation, a Women As part of their basic training Women Police Constables were given
Police Battalion: for the exclusive recruitment and training of women exposure in handling major festivals of Kerala like Trissur Pooram
police constables was envisaged. The first ever Women Police Battalion and Attukal Pongala. Immediately after their training Women Police
in Kerala Police was created during January 2017. Initially the Women Constables were sent to the worst flood affected parts of Kerala for
Police Battalion has been given a total strength of 451 posts, including rescue and relief operations. They were mainly deployed in relief camps
1 Commandant, 20 Women Police Havildars, 380 Women Police for the safety and security of women and children. They also served in
Constables, 5 Drivers, 10 Technical Category personnel, 1 Armourer ASI, post flood cleaning operations.
20 Camp Followers, 1 Administrative Assistant, 1 Junior Superintendent,

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CHAPTER
INTELLIGENCE

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 LAW AND ORDER INCIDENTS - 2018 300
INTELLIGENCE 250
POLITICAL CLASHES
The general law and order in the State was peaceful and under control
SBCID collects, analyses and disseminates intelligence on a wide variety State and around 9 lakh people were rehabilitated in 3,341 rescue in the year 2018 except during the protest against implementation of 200
of issues and subjects. The following were the main issues addressed shelter homes. The rescue operation required deployment of whole the Hon’ble Supreme Court order regarding women entry in Sabarimala 150
during 2018. state machinery and Kerala Police played a significant role through its temple and during social media harthal against the rape and murder of 100
operation “Jal Raksha” and rescued around 53,000 stranded citizens. a minor girl in Jammu and Kashmir. 50
KERALA FLOOD - 2018 The SBCID Headquarters and its field units worked 24x7 and played a POLITICAL AND COMMUNAL CLASHES 0

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The natural disaster caused colossal loss of life and property in the including following : four political murders and two communal murders were reported in 12
the State. COMMUNAL INCIDENTS
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SBCID had provided prior information in many of these cases and had
kept a close watch on developments arising out of political/ communal 6
issues. SBCID had also supported investigation of some of these cases 4
by sharing criminal intelligence on cases like Kevin murder case and 2
Abhimanyu murder case. 0
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INFORMATION SHARED BY SBCID INTELLIGENCE WING DURING THE PERIOD
01.01.2018 TO 31.12.2018
DIVISION SPC DPC DISTRICT VIGILANCE HOME DEPT. ADGP (ZONES) OTHER DEPT. TOTAL
COLLECTOR

SBCID HQ 416 844 371 0 236 102 262 2,231

RANGES 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3

DETACHMENTS 0 7,303 1,990 59 0 0 341 9,693

∙ Details of severely flood affected areas and requirement of relief and ∙ Sanitation related issues like accumulation of garbage, floating of
rescue operation in those area; carcasses, contamination of water in the wells etc.; TOTAL 416 8,150 2,361 59 236 102 603 11,927

∙ Conditions of rehabilitation centers; ∙ Details of locations requiring re-establishment of water and

∙ Health issues in flood affected areas;

electricity connections; INTERNAL SECURITY
∙ Progress of rehabilitation and reconstruction activities;
∙ Issues relating to disbursement of relief funds etc.. LEFT WING EXTREMISM ACTIVITIES 2018
CPI (Maoist) party, under Western Ghat Special Zonal Committee, has Kozhikode Rural, Wayanad and Kannur and they have formed five PLGA
been trying to establish its presence in Kerala especially in places armed dalams viz Kabani Dalam, Nadukani Dalam, Bhavani Dalam,
SABARIMALA ISSUE involved in the protest and the affected owners of the paddy fields. adjacent to the Tri-Junction area of Western Ghats. They have latest Siruvani Dalam and Varahini Dalam. Around 80 to 110 cadres are active
After the judgment of Hon. Supreme court on Sabarimala women entry modes of communication and possess latest weaponry. The group is in these dalams and 55 cadres have been identified by the SBCID. Most
issue, protest started all over the State by Hindu organisations. SBCID active in five northern district of Kerala State viz; Palakkad, Malappuram, of the cadres are from States of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
assessed the situation and informed the Government in advance about
the organisations and their key leaders who are supporting the protest. Sighting Cases in the year 2018 Maoist Sighting from:
The Government was also informed about the details of the protesters 18 60
who were likely to agitate at Sabarimala premises. SBCID had submitted 16
50
reports in advance alerting about large scale violence, if women entered 14
Sabarimala. The State witnessed large scale violence on 02.01.2019 and 12 40
harthal on 03.01.2019 following entry of two women into Sabarimala. All
10
the accused in related cases were identified through the inputs given 30
by the SBCID. On Sabarimala issue, a total of 37 forecast intelligence 8
reports were submitted to the Government. 6 20
GAIL AGITATION 4
KEEZHATTOOR VAYALKILIKAL 2
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Protests and agitations started soon after announcement of GAIL
The Farmers of Keezhattoor, Kannur district were protesting against gas pipeline project, for laying gas pipelines from Koottanad in Kochi 0 0
the Government’s proposal to acquire paddy fields for the Bypass to Mangalore, passing through Kozhikode, Malappuram and Kasargod Malapuram Kozhikode Rl Wayanadu Kannur Palakkad Malapuram KKD Rl Wayanadu Kannur
Project. The protest started in the name of Vayalkilikal and later many districts. Major political parties like Congress and Muslim League came
organisations, environmentalists and political parties like RSS, BJP in support of the agitation. Meanwhile, seeing an opportunity out of
and CPM(L) Red Star declared their support to the protest. Later, the the issue, some radical organisations like the SDPI, PFI, Welfare Party, In the year 2018 there are 136 Maoist sightings noted in the 5 districts as shown
protesters handed over their documents to the authorities following Solidarity, BJP and the Sangh Parivar also rendered their full support in graph here. 30 cases were registered against these sightings as shown in
the notification of Central Government on the acquisition of land for the to the agitation. The SBCID, through multiple UO notes, had informed the graph.
Bypass. the Government in detail about the issues being raised by the agitators
against the project and had recommended a range of suggestions for
The SBCID had informed the Government in detail about the key leaders better handling of the issue. Active PLGA Cadres of Kerala sighted in the year 2018

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 ACTIVITIES OF FRONTAL ORGANISATIONS interpretation of Quran and Hadis, Hijra, Jihad and Caliphate which escort 1 & 2, Permanent Pilot, X-Ray Baggage Scanner & Special office VVIP/ VIP SECURITY
were propagated by the ISIS through social media, etc. The programme security duty with Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala at Govt. Secretariat,
The front organisations of CPI (Maoist) serves as a recruiting base for There were 10 visits of VVIPs/ VIPs, having special protection from the
has been greatly appreciated by Imams, Muslim Scholars and the public. permanent escort to Hon. Leader of Opposition and permanent escort
party cadres and for identifying fellow travellers. Functionaries of front Central government, during the year. Fool proof security arrangements,
Nearly 1,475 individuals participated in these programmes. to the State Secretary, CPI (M), Kerala.
organisations provide intellectual face to the Maoist ideology, where plain clothes and anti-sabotage duties are performed by SBCID staff,
they attempt to justify the Maoist world view to urban audience and the ensuring safe and secure visit of the dignitary.
media. Ten organisations have been identified as frontal Organisations
of CPI (Maoist). SBCID has developed substantial human and technical DETAILS OF VVIP/ VIP VISITS
capacities to cover the activities of these organisations. Intelligence
on activities of these organisations are being shared with concerned DESIGNATION PLACES VISITED DURATION
district police. Timely sharing of information about programme of these
organisations has helped in maintaining law and order. The following Hon. President of India TVPM and Thrissur 05/08/2018 to 07/08/2018
agitation programmes were organised by these organisations in 2018
- Porattom (64 agitations), Janakeeya Manushyavakasa Prasthanam (35 Hon. Vice President of India TVPM and Kasaragod 16/02/2018 to 17/02/2018
agitations), Padanthram/ DSA (10 agitations), Njattuvela (22 agitations), Hon. Vice President of India Kasaragod, Kochi and Pathanamthitta 29/04/2018 to 30/04/2018
Viplava Sthree Vadi Prasthanam (14 agitations), RDF (26 agitations),
AVM (6 agitations), JVM (2 agitations) and Youth Dialogue (6 agitations). Hon. Vice President of India Ernakulam and Thrissur 21/05/2018
The activities of these organisations are being monitored and history
Hon. Prime Minister of India TVPM and Kochi 17/08/2018 to 18/08/2018
sheets of main leaders are being maintained by the SBCID.
Congress Party President Various Districts 28/08/2018 to 29/08/2018
COMMUNAL & FUNDAMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN 2018
Hon. Home Minister of India TVPM 01/05/2018
Unity March by PFI
Hon. Home Minister of India Ernakulam and Thrissur 06/07/2018 to 07/07/2018
PFI conducted a Unity March in Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, ORGANISED CRIME ACTIVITIES - 2018
Malappuram and Kasaragod Districts on 17.02.2018 to mark their Hon. Home Minister of India Ernakulam and Kollam 26/09/2018 to 27/09/2018
formation day. In this connection, they organised various programmes The SBCID has been continuously collecting intelligence on organised
crime, FICN networks, drugs and narcotic substances and their networks Hon. Home Minister of India Ernakulam 12/08/2018
including street dramas, public meetings, issue of pamphlets etc..
Advance intelligence inputs were collected from all the districts and in different districts, illegal mining syndicates, hawala and Tube Money
advance alert messages were issued to all the DPCs and higher officials and sharing collected intelligence with the relevant authorities. SBCID
to take necessary precautionary measures to cover up the programme. has also been updating these data on CRISP software in a regular
Total 3,500 cadres and 16,200 activists had participated in the march manner. During 2018, SBCID had shared 187 intelligence inputs with the
and meeting. SPC, DCs and DPCs on organised crime.

SOCIAL MEDIA HARTHAL INFORMATION SHARED BY THE SBCID IS WING FROM

In protest against the alleged brutal gang rape and killing of an eight- 01.01.2018 TO 31.12.2018
year-old girl in Jammu & Kashmir, certain youth while responding to a
social media (WhatsApp) call, enforced a harthal in different parts of SL.
SUB SPC DC DPC
the State on 16.04.2018. The SBCID had given information to the SPC/ No.
ADGPs/ IGPs and all DPCs regarding this sudden strike one day prior
to the incident, which had helped the DPCs in making appropriate 1 FICN 1 9
bandobast arrangements and deploying forces. 2 Tube money 1 19

The strike supporters used social media groups extensively to 3 Ganja/ narcotic drugs 9 38
strengthen their call for the strike with a motive to create communal In addition to the above visits, SBCID Security Wing had ensured security SBCID Security Wing also ensured security to Hon. Governor of Kerala,
4 Blade mafia/ Chit fund 6 1 30
polarisation. As per inputs, the perpetrators of the harthal were to other State Governors, 58 “Z Plus” category scale of protectees, 82 Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala, Council of Ministers, Hon. Speaker,
supported by certain organisations with radical and communal 5 Migrant workers 1 2 12 “Z” Category scale of protectees and 17 “DF scale” category protectees Hon. Dy. Speaker, Hon. Leader of Opposition and other categorised
ideologies like SDPI, PFI, Samastha Kerala Sunni Yuvajana Sangham, during the year 2018. protectees on regular basis, including their road/rail journey, function
Jamaath-e-Islami-e-Hind, Karnataka and Kerala Zones. 6 Illicit liquor 2 23 venues and places of halt.
7 Anti-socials 1 10
PERSONS FROM KERALA SUSPECTED TO HAVE JOINED ISIS
8 Gambling 8 MAINTENANCE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION AND BDD/ exercise and mock drill practices in coordination with NSG/ SPG, on
SBCID has being keeping a close watch on individuals who have direction of SBCID (Security) Wing. SBCID (Security) Wing looks after
either joined international terrorist groups like ISIS or are prone to
SECURITY EQUIPMENT
9 Wealth amassment 1 7 routine training, periodical firing practices and deployment of duty of
get radicalised. The SBCID has been doing both online and physical The periodical repairs/ inspections of security equipment were commando wing on a regular basis.
surveillance of such individuals. Recently, SBCID had informed about 10 Illegal quarries 1 1 conducted in a timely manner with the help of authorized technicians of
suspected 10 individuals from Kannur District, who had gone to Dubai, 11 Smuggling 1 4 the suppliers of equipment concerned. In addition to the above, around BDDS TEAM
to have joined ISIS in Afghanistan, by travelling via Iran from Dubai. 450 numbers of various types of weapons and around 7,000 numbers
The BDDS team has carried out Anti-Sabotage duties during VVIP/
Total 24 3 161 of ammunition are under the custody of SBCID (Security) Wing. The
COUNTER RADICALISATION PROGRAMMES - 2018 VIP visits to the State, during sessions of Kerala Legislative Assembly,
Armourer DySP and Armourer Inspector have conducted periodical
during Sabarimala festival and carried out explosives disposal of various
The SBCID field units, including the IS wing, continued their successful inspection of these arms and ammunition in time as per the approved
cases during which explosives are seized by the local police. The BDDS
de-radicalisation and counter-radicalisation programme in the year
2018. A total of 18 counter radicalisation programmes were conducted
SECURITY schedule.
team also attended following mock drill/ IED exercises:
STATE POLICE COMMANDO WING
by SBCID and local police in various districts in Thrissur and Kozhikode 360 police personnel of various units are attached to SBCID (Security) VSSC, Valiyamala on 23.02.2018, 23.06.2018, 19.09.2018 & 20.12.2018.
Range jurisdiction of the SBCID. During the programme, our experts wing on transfer/ working arrangement basis for security related duties Around 50 NSG trained commandos of various units are attached
VSSC, Thumba on 24.12.2018 , 24.06.2018, 15.09.2018 & 01.12.2018
covered various aspects including the legal aspects of Indian with Hon. Governor of Kerala, Hon. Chief Minister, other Ministers, to the State Police Commando Wing stationed at PTC under the
command of an Inspector (Party Commander). They have performed Reserve Bank of India on 10.08.2018.
Constitution, propaganda techniques of terrorist organisations such Speaker, Dy. Speaker, Leader of Opposition, former State Ministers,
as ISIS, Al Qaeda, Al Nusra, etc., conditions on ground of individual who former Union Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Political Party Leaders and other security duty at Sabarimala during Festival Season, Sree Padmanabha TVM Airport on 04.12.2018
joined these groups, awareness against the false propaganda, false categorised protectees. They are also deployed for the permanent Swami Temple Security on regular basis, VVIP/ VIP security duties, CT

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 DETAILS OF TRAINING CONDUCTED/ ATTENDED

Sl. DURATION/ DATE NO. OF

NAME OF COURSE
No. PERIOD From To TRAINEES

16.04.2088 21.04.2018 47
1 Handling of IEDs & A/S Check course to officers/ personnel from 6 days
Dist. ARs and Armed Police Battalions 23.04.2018 28.04.2018 45
18.06.2018 23.06.2108 46
25.06.2018 30.06.2108 53

2 Pre-Course on Bomb Disposal NSG Course [BD Adv (SP)-33] 5 days 23.04.2018 27.04.2018 4

3 Anti-Sabotage Checking Course to the Watch & Wards of KLA 2 days 10.04.2018 11.04.2018
12.04.2018 13.04.2018

4 Explosives and Bomb Disposal to the Scientific officers (trainees), 2 days 06.06.2018 07.06.2018 2
FSL, Tvm

5 Training to the handlers of BDD teams for newly purchased bomb 1 day 20.06.2018 20
suit

6 Handling of IEDs and Anti-Sabotage checking to the police 6 days 04.07.2018 10.07.2018 51
personnel from AP BNs
16.07.2018 21.07.2018 53
04.09.2018 06.09.2018 59
7 Anti-Sabotage checking to the women police personnel from 3 days
districts at KEPA, TSR 10.09.2108 13.09.2018 46
13.09.2108 15.09.2018 44
17.09.2108 19.09.2018 48
8 1st Phase training to the participants of the A/S Check Team in 10.09.2108 31.12.2018
connection with the AIPDM - 2018

9 ‘Bomb Detection, Disposal & A/S Checking’ to the officers and 1 Day 10.09.2108 12.10.2018 52
personnel from districts and AP BNs.

10 Training on Bomb and IEDs for recruits’ trainees at KAP 1ST Bn. 3 Days 02.07.2018 04.07.2018 315
Thrissur

11 Training on Bomb and IEDs for recruits’ trainees at SAP, TVM 3 Days 11.07.2018 13.07.2108 300

12 ‘Bomb Detection, Disposal & A/S Checking‘ to the officers and 1 Day 10.09.2108 12.10.2018 52
personnel from districts and AP BNs

13 Training to the participants of AIPDM at BDDS, SBCID HQ, Tvm 1 Week 13.11.2018 19.11.2018
7
10.12.2018 15.12.2018

14 Training to the participants of AIPDM at KEPA, Thrissur 01.10.2018 12.11.2018

20.11.2018 09.12.2018 12

17.12.2018 31.12.2018

15 Training on BD related subjects to the Scientific Assistants from FSL 2 Days 26.11.2018 27.11.2018 9

16 Assessment Test for AIPDM Participants at KEPA 1 Day 01.12.2018 12

17 Training to the Dog Handlers in Reserve Bank of India, 1 Day 07.12.2018

Thiruvananthapuram

18 Training to the Recruits Police Constables at SAP, TVM 3 Days 17.12.2018 19.12.2018 176

19 Attended Training on Robots 3 Days 13.11.2018 15.11.2018

20 Attended Training on Portable Mini Jammer 2 Days 16.11.2018 17.11.2108

21 VVIP/ VIP Security-Refresher Training 2 Days 05.03.18 06.03.18 49

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 TRAINING PROGRAMME:
22 VVIP/ VIP Security-Refresher Training 2 Days 08.03.18 09.03.18 55
THE FOLLOWING TRAINING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED BY SBCID HQ DURING THE YEAR 2018
23 VVIP/ VIP Security-Refresher Training 2 Days 13.03.18 14.03.18 54
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TOPIC/ SUBJECT DESCRIPTION DAYS
24 Firing practice to the police personnel posted for the security of 2 Days 16.07.18 16.07.18 10 No.
Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala
1 Basic Intelligence - I Conducted from 04.01.18 to 06.01.18 for CPOs to SIs and 30 personnel 3 Days
attended the course
POLICE DUTY MEETS AND OTHER DUTIES
The BDD team had participated in the All India Police Duty Meet, 2017- old & unusable security/ BDD equipment from all districts, BDDS ranges
18 which was held at Chennai in February 2018. The BDD team also and Security Wing. In connection with the incidents in Kuttippuram 2 Workshop on social media analysis Conducted on 03.02.2018. 30 personnel up to the rank of DySP 1 Day
contributed to conducting the Kerala Police Duty Meet which was held police station Cr. No.5/2018, BDDS Team had detected 5 nos. of attended the course
at KEPA from 6th to 9th May 2018. In connection with the condemnation Claymore Mines on 05.01.2018 and 04 Pierce Steel Plank on 12.01.2018
process of old and unusable BDD/ Security equipment, BDDS HQ was from Kuttippuram Bridge on Bharathapuzha River.
entrusted the charge of collection, proper verification and lay out of the 3 Basic Intelligence - II Conducted on 06.02.18 and 09.02.18. CPOs to SIs and 20 personnel 4 Days
attended the course

ADMINISTRATION 4 Refresher course for ministerial Conducted on 14.02.18 to 15.02.18 for SB Assistants up to SSs and 20 2 Days
staff (Ist Batch) staff attended the course
GENERAL
The administrative staff disposed of total 13,477 files during the year REFURBISHING AND UPGRADATION OF SBCID BUILDINGS
2018. SBCID has also appointed 10 new ministerial staff based on PSC 5 Refresher course for Ministerial Conducted on 20.02.18, 21.02.18 for SB Assistants to SSs and 20 staff 2 Days
advice. The State Police Monitoring Room (SPMR), which collects Administrative Sanction was accorded by the Government for the staff (IInd Batch) attended the course
intelligence and information 24X7 from field units was renovated and “Additional Infrastructure, refurbishing and upgradation of SBCID
supplied with new equipment and infrastructure to improve its look and Buildings” under “the Scheme for construction of SBCID Range Office
6 Basic Intelligence - III Conducted from 06.03.18 to 09.03.18 for CPOs to SIs and 23 personnel 4 Days
efficiency. A total amount of Rs. 12 lakhs, sanctioned by the SPC, was Buildings” in Annual Plan 2018-19 with an outlay of Rs. 30 lakhs (Rupees
attended the course
utilised for this purpose. Thirty Lakhs Only). The amount is utilized for the following work:

Sl. 7 Basic Intelligence - IV Conducted from 20.03.18 to 23.03.18 for CPOs to SIs and 24 personnel 4 Days
UNIT AMOUNT WORK STATUS OF WORK attended the course
No.

1 SBCID Headquarters 15 lakhs Painting of SBCID HQ and Work order issued to M/s HLL
renovation work of toilets (HLL) LIFECARE for painting of SBCID 8 CRISP Training Conducted from 10.04.18 to 13.04.18 for Ministerial Staff of SBCID HQ 4 Days
and the standardisation of HQ building costing 6 lakhs
electrical installations (PWD) and to PWD for electrical work
costing 9 lakhs (amount already
transferred) 9 DSR in CRISP Training Conducted on 22.05.18 for SB Staff 1 Day

2 SBCID Alappuzha detachment Rs. 5,17,000/- Repair and maintenance of Work commenced by M/s SILK
building
10 Collection of Criminal Intelligence Conducted from 28.05.18 to 31.05.18 at IMG, for CPOs to CIs Level and 4 Days
and Police Professionalism 31 personnel attended the course
3 SBCID Kozhikode detachment Rs. 4,57,000/- Repair and maintenance of SP’s Work has been entrusted to M/s
Chamber and renovation of KKD KPHCC
Range building 11 Cyber Intelligence Conducted from 17.07.18 to 20.07.18 at IMG, for SIs to DySPs and 25 4 Days
personnel attended the course
4 SBCID Malappuram Rs. 5,25,000/- Repair and maintenance of Work awarded to M/s KPHCC
detachment building
11 Cyber Intelligence Conducted from 17.07.18 to 20.07.18 at IMG, for SIs to DySPs and 25 4 Days
personnel attended the course
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS SBCID THIRUVANANTHAPURAM RANGE
The Govt. accorded sanction for construction of SBCID Ernakulam Work order has been issued to M/s HABITAT for carrying out the 12 CRISP Training Conducted on 29.08.18 Rural dept., Tvpm 1 Day
Range and Thiruvananthapuram Range’s buildings as per G.O. (Rt) construction of SBCID Tvpm Range office (19,400 sq. ft.) with an outlay
No.3328/2018/Home dated 14.11.2018 and construction of SBCID HQ of Rs. 3.78 crores and an amount of Rs. 75.6 lakhs has been received for
building as per G.O. (Rt) No.183/2019/Home dated 18.01.2019 under State carrying out the first phase of work.
Plan Scheme 2018-19. The progress is as follows: 13 Digital Intelligence and Method of Conducted from 24.10.18 to 27.10.18 at IMG, CPOs to CIs and 29 4 Days
SBCID HQ Intelligence Collection personnel attended the course
SBCID ERNAKULAM RANGE Structural Design is yet to be obtained from M/s HABITAT. After
Work order has been issued to M/s SILK for carrying out the construction receiving the design, technical sanction will be obtained from a
of SBCID Ernakulam Range office (9,250 sq. ft.) with an outlay of Rs. 3.27 committee chaired by the SPC for carrying out the construction of 14 CRISP Training Conducted on 25.10.18 at Kozhikode 1 Day
crores and an amount of Rs. 66 lakhs has been received for carrying out SBCID HQ (39.500 sq. ft.) with an outlay of Rs. 8.41 crores. An amount of
the first phase of work. Rs. 30 lakhs have been received for carrying out the first phase of work.
15 Basic Intelligence and Cyber Chal- Conducted from 18.12.2018 to 21.12.2018 4 Days
lenges (Course - V)

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CHAPTER
MODERNISATION

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 chat on Facebook and on the Kerala police website. KTYM, Kochi City, PHQ & TSR City.
INTRODUCTION
f. Trial monitoring: Enables police officers to keep track of prosecution. ∙ Cyber Dome, TVM: More laptops, projectors, high speed internet
Selected 100 police stations were provided with basic hardware, KSGD). The pink control rooms provide a 24x7 distress call relief centre g. Dial-a-cop: An application for police directory. dash boards, blade servers have been provided to Cyber Dome, TVM,
software and furniture in the year 2016 - 17. While in the year 2017-18, which can be accessed by women in distress through a toll free number for enhancing its functioning.
255 more police stations were provided with essential furniture. In — 1515. The control rooms coordinate response through emergency h. Sabarimala Police Application: An application designed for safe
2018-19, Rs. 3 crores were utilised for furniture & essential hardware response vehicles that are manned totally by women police officers. Sabarimala pilgrimage. ∙ New Cyber Dome is being set up in KKD City. Rs. 9 lakhs has been
items. Also, body protectors, handcuffs & helmets have been procured transferred to KKD City for the same.
for police stations. DNA Lab: In order to improve scientific investigation facilities, a DNA i. E-VIP system of passport verification based on the indigenously
lab has been set up in regional forensic labs of Kannur. developed E-VIP application has been initiated in Malappuram and ∙ Cyber PS: It is being set up in TSR City, Kochi City & KKD City.
In order to ensure efficiency and transparency in policing, 110 police expanded to other districts. The project has created a revolution in
stations were provided with CCTV cameras with remote viewing facility Cyber forensic lab: Opened in Thrissur and KNR and also setting up of a the process of passport verification and users were able to complete ∙ Vehicles: 482 vehicles in different categories have been purchased
at District SP Offices. The action of extending the facility to 275 more cyber forensic workstation is under progress at RFSL Kochi. verification in 3-4 days. at a total cost of Rs. 32,58,25,581/-. (148 2WD LMVs & 20 2WD LMVs
stations is in the final stage. for police stations)
Regional forensic lab: A new regional forensic lab was constructed at j. THUNA is a new venture of Kerala Police for providing services and
Selected 250 police stations were provided with ramps, disabled Kochi and is in the process of getting equipped with necessary lab- information to citizens through a portal. THUNA is intended to act ∙ BDDS: Robotic Mobile Explosive Cutter Vehicle, Explosive
friendly toilets, reception, restroom, women and children friendly/ ware and logistics, Rs. 53.50 lakhs has been earmarked for additional as a helping hand to the general public. Users will be able to login Detector, Bomb Suit, Portable X-Ray Machines and Vehicle Mounted
senior citizen help desks. infrastructure (cubicles, compound wall, generators etc.) to ensure and download FIRs, raise complaints/ service requests and know its Baggage Inspection System were purchased for BDDS.
smooth functioning of the lab. The followings items were purchased for process status. Anonymous tips can also be lodged without logging in.
State-of-the-art body protective gear is being procured for police Regional Forensic Lab: UVVIS Spectrometer, HPLC, GCMSMS, Digital ∙ Sabarimala Security: X-Ray Baggage Scanner, DFMD, HHMD were
stations, AR camps and Battalions to equip police personnel to deal Microscope, Zoom Stereo Microscope and Fluorescent Microscope ∙ Kerala Police Academy is bring transformed into an E-Academy purchased. CCTV cameras have been installed at locations
with law and order situations. with campus WiFi, smart classrooms and e-learning facilities. The of Nilakkal, Sannidhanam, Pampa & Erumeli. New control rooms
∙ In order to facilitate speedy collection of evidence from the scene campus WiFi project is complete. The establishment of smart have been set up in Sannidhanam.
State-of-the-art body-worn cameras have been introduced in Kochi of the crime, a Mobile Forensic Unit with all necessary gadgets was classrooms, online examination modules, narcotics training lab,
and Trivandrum cities as a pilot project with advanced features of set up in all 19 districts. Scientific assistant, fingerprint expert and cyber lab, baffle range, drill nursery and interrogation training centre
remote broadcasting, Push to Talk and GPS facility. It improves the photographer can now move with their specialised kits to the crime is on the anvil.
transparency of police action, evidence collection and facilitates better scene and collect evidence in a comprehensive manner.
police public interaction. Thereafter the project has been extended to ∙ Work order has been placed with M/S. C-DAC at a total cost of
Kollam City, Alappuzha, Thrissur City, Kozhikode City and Kannur. In ∙ All Cyber Cells have been equipped with Big-Data Analysis software Rs. 6.18 crores for the implementation of National Emergency
2018, 310 body-worn cameras have been purchased for PSs. (C5), while the Cyber Dome has set up Social Media monitoring and Response System (NERS). NERS is an initiative of the Govt. of India
Open Source Intelligence Monitoring Tools. which aspires to coordinate the emergency services: police, fire and
Child friendly spaces in 6 police stations (Fort TVPM City), Kollam East health (ambulance) under a single umbrella of 112. The project will go
(KLM City), Kadavanthra (Kochi City), Thrissur East (Thrissur City), ∙ 200 police personnel have been trained in cyber forensics. Selected live by March 2019.
Kozhikode Town (Kozhikode City) and Kannur Town (Kannur) were police personnel were also trained in Ethical Hacking under a
inaugurated. In addition to the above funds @ Rs. 9 lakhs has been specialised course “Khaki Hats”. ∙ All police station vehicles have been provided with GPS trackers and
provided for 54 PSs this year. Work is in progress. their live locations are now visible from a dedicated web portal.
∙ Scientific Investigation: Most modern equipments were purchased
Coastal police stations: Aruthungar (ApLy), Munakkadavu (TSR RL), for the same. ∙ i-ARC software has been commissioned for management of
Thalassery (KNR), Thrikkarippur (KSGD), Kumbala (KSGD), Ponnani photographs: crime scene photos, asset photos and photos of
(MLPM)) have been inaugurated. ∙ “Clone Free Smart ID Cards” were introduced for all police and ceremonies of the department.
ministerial staff numbering around 60,000 of the police department
18 satellite phones have been purchased for coastal police stations in in coordination with C-DAC. ∙ The community policing initiative of Kerala Police: Janamaithri
the year 2018. Suraksha Project was expanded to all 472 police stations. Public
∙ The following Mobile Applications have been developed for better Relations Officers (PRO) were designated to all police stations.
New police station buildings: An amount of Rs.1,190 lakhs have been service delivery to the public and to improve efficiency: Panchayat Beat was initiated where women police officers from
provided for the construction of 36 new police stations which includes all police stations visit the Panchayat once a week to take stock of
reconstruction of 11 flood affected police stations also. New District a. Know your jurisdiction: Helps the user to understand the jurisdictional the grievances of women there and to bring it before the SHO for
Police Office buildings in Wayanad and Thrissur City were completed. police station based on their GPS location and provides contact number necessary legal action where necessary.
and navigation aid.
Fortification of police station building: An amount of Rs.1,500 lakhs has ∙ A project for Hotline System for senior citizens with the police
been provided for fortification of police buildings. Work is in progress. b. Police Clearance Certificate: Helps users to apply for police clearance
station was executed as a pilot in Pala Sub-division of Kottayam
certificates. This application is currently under security audit of CERT
district and has turned out to be a success. Thereafter, it has been
Smart police station: Rs. 5 crores has been provided for making 100 Kerala and will be released soon for public use.
decided to expand it to other districts.
police stations into smart standard.
c. Online traffic offence reporting fine remittance system: It helps the
public and police officers to track traffic offences and helps the public ∙ Student Police Cadet Project was expanded to 49 schools during this
The construction of state-of-the-art control rooms in Kannur, period.
to pay traffic fines through the app. This is currently under the security
Kasargod, Malappuram, Thrissur Rural and Vadakara were initiated
audit of CERT and will be available soon for public use.
during this period and the same is under construction. In addition to ∙ The Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) is a
this, an amount of Rs.150 lakhs is earmarked additionally for providing biometric identification methodology that uses digital imaging
d. Citizen Safety App: It allows the public to take photographs of
logistics for new control rooms and Rs. 80 lakhs is provided for setting technology to obtain, store and analyse fingerprint data. The above
registration number of an auto/ taxi and send it across to the police
up of District Control Rooms in KTYM & EKM RL. work order has been entrusted with M/S. C-DAC in all police stations
before travelling. They can also enable their location to be tracked by
police/ chosen relatives. In case of emergency they can push a panic and the project has been completed.
Smart classrooms: They have been set up in PRC & KEPA. This year,
button which raises an SOS to selected contacts and to the police
Rs.14 crores have been provided for infrastructure development of ∙ D-Space System: Database system (D-Space) has been set up in PHQ
control room. The police control room will coordinate response through
KEPA such as auditoriums, smart class rooms, counter terrorism & & CBCID for storing all data digitally.
control room vehicles.
counter insurgency training school, barracks, library etc.. Pink control
rooms have been set up in 14 police districts (TVM C, TVM RL, KLM C, e. Police Chat Bot: It is an interactive police chat platform which ∙ District Training Centres: An amount of Rs. 450 lakhs has been
PTA, ALPY, KTYM, KOCHI C, EKM RL, TSR C, PLKD, MLPM, KKDC, KNR & responds to questions on service delivery. The chat bot is available for provided for setting up of District Training Centres in TVM City, PTA,

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 SOME NOTEWORTHY STEPS
TOWARDS MODERNISATION
∙ AUTOMATIC FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ∙ CONSTRUCTION OF 5 SMART CLASSROOMS

∙ CENTRAL MONITORING SYSTEM ∙ UPGRADATION AND RENOVATION OF EXISTING TRAINING

INFRASTRUCTURE
∙ CYBER FORENSIC TRAINING LABORATORY AT KEPA
∙ REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF DIFFERENT BLOCKS/ UNIT
∙ CYBER FORENSIC STATION AT REGIONAL FSL
∙ CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS AMENITIES AT DETACHMENT
∙ CYBER CRIME POLICE STATIONS AT KOCHI, THRISSUR, KOZHIKODE UNIT OF KEPA

∙ EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT SYSTEM a. For counter terrorism and counter insurgency training
school at Pandikkad, Malappuram, Police Training College etc.
∙ BODY WORN CAMERAS
b. Construction of barracks at KATS Hqrs, Areacode
∙ UV VIS SPECTROMETER
∙ INTEGRATED TRAINING CENTRE
∙ DIGITAL MICROSCOPE WITH MEASURING FACILITY & CAMERAS
ATTACHMENT ∙ DIGITAL MOBILE RADIO

∙ ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE ∙ MOBILITY: Light motor vehicles for operational purposes, for NERS
PROJECT, Police stations, highway patrols and Pink Patrols
∙ FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES
∙ TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION OF CYBER CRIME INVESTIGATION:
∙ VEHICLE MOUNTED CAMERAS
∙ Capacity building and training in cyber investigation,
∙ HEAVY MOVABLE BARRICADES cybersecurity and data security, management of softwares and
data servers for at least 100 police officers
∙ PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
∙ Infrastructure for Cyber Cells in Districts: Desktops, Laptops,
∙ BODY PROTECTIVE GEAR Write Block Forensic Device, Digital cameras

∙ CONSTRUCTION OF 6 DISTRICT TRAINING CENTRES ∙ Infrastructure for HTECH CELL; Desktops, Forensic Writer
Blocker Kit
∙ 2 DISTRICT CONTROL ROOMS (ERNAKULAM RURAL AND KOTTAYAM)
∙ Infrastructure for Cyberdome: Burp Suit, Online mobile forensic tools
∙ FORTIFICATION OF POLICE STATIONS
∙ Darknet crime prevention Hardware/ Software- Darknet
∙ CONSTRUCTION OF QUARTER GUARD AND TRAINING CENTRE IN Crawlers and intelligence analysis with computer dashboard
VANITHA BATTALION
∙ C0C0N Cyber Security Conference
∙ CONSTRUCTION OF SBCID RANGE OFFICES (ERNAKULAM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM) ∙ Advanced cyber training at Police Training College and Kerala
Police Academy
∙ INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT OF KERALA POLICE ACADEMY:
∙ Upgradation of Scientific Investigation Facilities
∙ AUDITORIUM FOR KEPA

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 completed. Further C-DAC has informed that AFIS System is live and 11. Charges for software updation to C-DoT- Rs. 25,96,000/-. Advance
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT running and to take necessary action to release the payment. As such, payment of Rs. 4,86,750/- has been given to C-DoT
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AFIS) a district level verification committee has been constituted under the
chairmanship of concerned District Police Chiefs for the verification of 12. In order to monitor the above project, a committee under the
hardware supplied by M/S. C-DAC and the State Level Project Committee chairmanship of ADGP Crimes has also been constituted
The Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) is a biometric most important of which is the identification of a person suspected of
under the chairmanship of ADGP, Crime Branch was directed to
identification (ID) methodology that uses digital imaging technology to committing a crime or linking a suspect to other unsolved crimes. CHECKLIST
consolidate the report from the District Level Verification Committee
obtain, store, and analyse fingerprint data.
and to submit the verification report on aspects ad functionalities of
The Government has accorded administrative sanction for the purchase
supplied hardware and software on or before 15/02/2019. Sl. No. PARTICULARS REMARKS
Automated fingerprint identification is the process of using a computer of Fingerprint Live Scanner under various schemes as detailed below
to match fingerprints against a database of known and unknown prints. and as per the techno commercial proposal received from M/S. C-DAC, 1 Name and year of CMS Project
Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) are primarily used work order has been placed with M/S. C-DAC, Tvpm as follows: II. CMS PROJECT AT PHQ AND 21 REMOTE LOCATIONS scheme with allotted i. Plan Scheme 2017-18 Rs. 150 lakhs
by law enforcement agencies for criminal identification purposes, the
(DISTRICTS AND CBCID AND SBCID HQS) amount ii. Plan Scheme 2018-19 Rs. 50 lakhs

Central Monitoring System (CMS) is approved by the Cabinet Committee 2 Implementing BSNL & C-DoT
DISTRICT IN WHICH on Security, to legally intercept call, SMS and data services under agencies
ALLOTTED ADVANCE PAY- BALANCE TO BE
Sl. No. SCHEME PROJECT IS BEING
AMOUNT (in lakhs) MENT RELEASED PAID Department of Telecommunications. It is to be set up by both Central
IMPLEMENTED
and State Governments in coordination. CMS will have its Central Data 3 Details of work order i. H10/124410/2017/PHQ Dated
1 State Plan Scheme 2016-17 150.00 60.00 90.00 Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam & Thrissur Server in Delhi and Disaster Recovery Server in Bangalore. Regional 26.02.2018 to M/S. BSNL for Rs.
Monitoring Centres will be set up at all Licensed Service Areas. ISF 1,49,75,699/-
2 MoPF Scheme 2016-17 198.00 79.20 118.80 19 units, which will integrate all the Verifi Nodes (for automatic storage and forward) will come up at all the nodes ii. H10/124410/2017/PHQ Dated to
(Central Share) cation Devices, Dossier Centres and Query of service providers. These will be installed by the Central Government M/S. BSNL for Rs. 32,43,848 /-
Terminals in a holistic platform with the help of C-DoT. iii. H10/124410/2017/PHQ Dated to
M/S. C-DoT for Rs. 25,96,000/-
3 MoPF Scheme 2016-17 340.00 136.00 204.00 Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathana State Governments have to set up LEMF (Law Enforcement Monitoring
(State Share) mthitta & Alappuzha Facility) solution for managing, monitoring & analysing intercepted 4 Advance payment Rs. Rs. 59,90,280/- to BSNL and Rs.
data along with site preparation, hardware, third party software and details 4,86,750/- to C-Do
connectivity. Accordingly it has been decided to implement the same at
4 MoPF Scheme 2017-18 150.00 60 .00 90.00 Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode,
(State Share) Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod Police Department with one hub at Police Headquarters and 21 remote
4 Project Monitoring ADGP Crimes
monitoring locations in 19 districts, CBCID Headquarters and SBCID
Committee
Headquarters. Based on the above instructions proposal has been
obtained from M/S. BSNL for the site preparation, supply of hardware
CHECKLIST and connectivity and C-DoT for installing LEMF Solution. BNSL informed that they have completed the civil work, electrical
work, MPLS connectivity and supply and installation of hardware and
integration of network in all districts and LEMF software by C-DoT. A
Sl. No. PARTICULARS REMARKS
committee has already been constituted under the chairmanship of
The action taken to implement the project is as follows.
IGP Intelligence by the ADGP Crimes has been entrusted to verify the
1 Name and year of scheme with allotted amount i. State Plan Scheme 2016-17 Rs. 150 Lakh
ii. MoPF Scheme 2016-17(CS) Rs. 198 Lakh completion status of connectivity made by BSNL & software installation
1. Rs. 150 Lakh was allotted for the implementation of the Project
iii. MoPF Scheme 2016-17(SS) Rs. 340 Lakh carried out by C-DoT.
Plan Scheme 2017-18
iv. MoPF Scheme 2017-18(SS) Rs. 150 Lakh
The verification committee after verification submitted an interim
2. Work order was given to BSNL for an amount of Rs. 1,49,75,699/-
2 Implementing agency C-DAC, TVPM report. As per the report M/S. BSNL has completed the entrusted work
but the final verification of the LEMF software from C-DoT can only be
3 Date of work order i. H8/73909/2017/PHQ Dated 18.07.2017 3. 40% of the cost (Rs. 59,90,280/-) was released to BSNL as advance
done after authorising at least one officer at each remote location. Also,
ii. H8/74173/2017/PHQ Dated 18.07.2017 reported that payment to C-DoT can only be made after the verification
iii. H8/74181/2017/PHQ Dated 18.07.2017 4. Balance Rs. 89,85,419/- proposed and transferred to ELA which
of software from remote location by the committee and training is
iv. H8/73718/2017/PHQ Dated 09.01.2018 is available
imparted on the software to the team authorised by SPC.
4 Total amount of work order (4 Nos.) Rs. 838 lakhs 5. An amount of Rs. 50/- lakhs has been provided for the
Based on the report payment proceedings issued to release balance
implementation of CMS project in the current year plan scheme
5 Date of completion as per work order For work order i, ii and iii. 17.10.2017 iv. 08.03.2018 payment to M/S. BSNL towards the supply and installation of hardware,
and Govt. orders were received
after deducting penalty. Also, note was given to IGP (HQ) to identify a
6 State Level Project Committee i. ADGP Crimes, ii. IGP Crimes, iii. SP ICT iv. SP Traffic team of police personnel/ staff and to give training and commission the
SZ, v. Director FPB, vi. System Analyst, SCRB, vii. 6. Subsequently BSNL Thiruvananthapuram has submitted
project, considering the confidentiality.
DySP HITECH Cell, PHQ viii. SI HITEC Cell, PHQ demand notice, for an amount of Rs. 32,43,848/- for the
connectivity charges of the implementation of CMS system
7 Advance payment released Rs. 335.20 lakhs III. CYBER CRIME PREVENTION AGAINST WOMEN &
7. Work order on this has issued to BSNL for an amount of Rs. CHILDREN (CCPWC) - SETTING UP OF CYBER FORENSIC
8 Balance to be released after completion Rs. 502.80 lakhs 32,43,848/- LAB CUM TRAINING CENTRE AT KEPA
9 Whether SLA executed or not SLA executed An amount of Rs. 3.94 crores was sanctioned by MHA as grant-in-aid
8. C-DoT has submitted a proposal for supply and installation of
the LEMF application software for an amount of Rs. 25,96,000/-. for the purpose of setting up ‘Cyber Forensic Lab cum Training Centre’
Single Digit Finger Print Scanner has been provided in all Police the AFIS system is installed in a mission mode manner. Also M/S. BSNL Accordingly work order in this regard has been issued to C-DoT towards implementation of the project ‘Cyber Crime Prevention against
Stations. Training of the police personnel has been completed at their has provided Cyber Broadband Connection (FTTH connection) to PHQ. Women & Children’ for the financial year 2017-18. It is proposed to be
headquarters as part of the implementation. Remote Dossiers at SDPOs 9. Payment proceedings issued to release balance payment to set up at KEPA.
and Police Stations adjacent to Court have been supplied and the same The installation of devices and training has been completed in all M/S. BSNL towards the supply and installation of hardware
has been installed in TVPM City, TVPM RL, Kochi City, Ernakulam Rural, districts. There are some connectivity issues in certain locations where The amount was released by State Govt. through Supplementary
Thrissur City, Thrissur Rural, Kottayam and Idukki. AFIS server has the speed of the Internet is not up to the required level. Therefore 10. Connectivity charges to BSNL Rs. 32,43,848/- (connectivity Demand for Grants under the head of account ‘2055 Police-116 Forensic
been installed in PHQ. SPC has also issued direction to ADGP Crimes to C-DAC has been addressed to coordinate with SP Tele to discuss the charges) can be made only after verification Science-98 Setting up of Cyber forensic Lab cum Training Centre’ for
conduct regular meetings with the concerned stakeholders to ensure connectivity shortcomings location-wise. Now the trial run has been the financial year 2017-18. Hence a letter was sent to Govt vide PHQ

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 letter.No.H9/24247/2018 dated 20.02.2018 for administrative sanction. installation, commissioning & training charges and C-DAC overhead
ii. Capacity Building Training – Rs.
But administrative sanction was not received from Govt during the charges along with 18% GST. Sl. No. PARTICULARS REMARKS
29 lakhs iii. Appointing Junior Cyber
previous financial year and the amount was not utilised during the
Forensic Consultant – Rs. 12 lakhs 1 Name and year of Infrastructure development in the
financial year 2017-18. The techno commercial proposal is submitted for verification by a
committee headed by ADGP (Crimes) on 07.07.2018 for verification and scheme and esti- newly created Cyber Crime Police Sta-
5 Fund status Rs. 394 lakhs released by State Govt.
Therefore a letter was sent to the Govt. of Kerala for revalidation of the report on the technical and financial suitability of the proposal. The mate tions in Kochi, Thrissur & Kozhikode
through SDG in the FY 2017-18. But
fund for the financial year 2018-19 vide PHQ letter. No. H9/24247/2018 report is received from the committee. The recommendation of the Cities, Rs. 90 lakhs
the fund could not be utilised and
dated 05.04.2018 and to accord administrative sanction for utilising the committee is forwarded to C-DAC for submitting a revised proposal.
resumed by the Govt.. The amount 2 Implementing C-DAC, TVP
fund. Administrative sanction received on 07.09.2018. C-DAC has sought some clarifications on the proposal.
was released by the Govt. during this agency
financial year along with adminis-
Accordingly a detailed Project Report (DPR) was submitted by M/S. As per the techno commercial proposal, 40% of the total cost is to 3 Fund status SPC has ordered to utilise Rs.100
trative sanction. Fund sanctioned
C-DAC and work order was issued to M/S. C-DAC on 20.06.2018 in be paid as advance and the remaining 60% after installation and lakhs proposed for Social Media Lab
for hiring the services of Junior
anticipation of administrative sanction and fund from the Govt. commissioning of equipments. The funds sanctioned for the purpose & Internet Monitoring Hardware and
Cyber Forensic Consultant was
has been transferred to Director, FSL. It is ascertained from FSL that Software at Cyber Dome Kozhik-
received from Govt. (Rs. 12 lakhs).
MHA has issued guidelines on how to utilise the funds. Primarily the they have placed work order to M/S. C-DAC. kode under State Plan Scheme
But administrative sanction is not
fund was meant for Cyber Forensic Work Stations, forensic tools and 2018-19
yet received from the State Govt..
other hardware. It is informed that funds have to be utilised only for the
Similarly Rs. 29 lakhs sanctioned for
purchase of cyber forensic tools and lab resources and it cannot be Sl. No. PARTICULARS REMARKS 4 Technical cum ADGP Crimes – Chairman, IGP
capacity building training is also not
used for civil work/ construction of lab. financial evaluation Crimes, IGP TVPM Range and SP ICT
released by the State Govt. along
1 Name and year of Setting up of Cyber Forensic Work committee
with administrative sanction.
C-DAC has submitted a revised DPR amounting to Rs .3.39 crores Scheme with allotted Station at RFSL, Kochi, State Plan
including supply of C-DAC in-house tools, supply of lab support 6 Implementing agency C-DAC, Thiruvananthapuram amount Scheme 2018-19, Rs. 90 lakh
equipment, site preparation charges, centre’s overhead cost on third
party tools, installation & commissioning including travel & training, An amount of Rs. 30 lakhs is earmarked for each police station. But, we
7 Work order no. with i. H9/24247/2018 Dated 26.07.2018 2 Implementing C-DAC, TVPM have no fund and administrative sanction for the purpose. It has been
manpower cost and GST @18%. Revised work order has been placed date for Rs. 339.77 lakhs for Setting up agency decided to utilise the fund sanctioned for Cyberdome under State Plan
with C-DAC on 26.07.2018.
of Cyber Forensic Lab cum Training Scheme 2018-19 for setting up of Cyber Police Stations in 3 districts.
at KEPA. ii. Direction given to ADGP The funds were transferred to concerned Range IGsP for procurement
The DPR makes an attempt to conduct a brief study of the requirements 3 Fund status Administrative sanction along with
Training to select 2 Nos. of Junior of hardware and software for Cyber Police Stations.
of Kerala Police. The report envisages deploying one training lab for 40 fund of Rs. 90 lakhs transferred to
Cyber Forensic Consultant for a
participants with C-DAC cyber forensic tools per lab. It also intends to Director, FSL
period of 12 months in consultation
install and commission the various cyber forensics tools for the lab and
with C-DAC on 26.07.18.
provide training on installed products and provide warranty and support VI. EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT SYSTEM (ERSS)
4 Controlling authority Director, FSL
for three years. 8 Date of completion Within 100 days after making ad- - EARLIER KNOWN AS NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY
as per work order vance payment RESPONSE SYSTEM (NERS)
It has been decided to earmark a space of 1,200 sq. ft. for a Cyber 5 Project committee ADGP Crimes, SP ICT, SFO PHQ,
9 Whether SLA exe- SLA executed Director FSL, SA SCRB, Joint Director The scope of the project is establishing a Single Emergency Number
Forensic Training Centre and 600 sq. ft. for Cyber Forensic lab in KEPA
cuted or not (General), FSL, SI HITECH Cell ‘112’ all over the country in place of all existing emergency numbers like
administrative/ training block.
10 Work status C-DAC has visited the proposed site 100 (Police), 101 (Fire & Rescue), 108 (Ambulance), 181 (Women & Child
IGP (Admn) was nominated as the Coordinator cum Nodal Officer and at KEPA, TSR and started purchase Care) etc. to provide assistance for distress. Total amount released by
SP, ICT was nominated as the Asst. Nodal Officer for the project. 5 Present status of the Action is in progress with Director Govt. of India is Rs. 7,33,27,000/-. M/S. C-DAC, Thiruvananthapuram is
and e-tendering activities for the
project FSL selected as the implementing agency. ADGP HQ has been nominated as
lab maintenance work, equipments
MHA has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 29,00,000/- as grant-in–aid for and software to be procured as part the Nodal Officer of the project.
purpose of capacity building training towards implementation of the of the lab setting.
project CCPWC and an amount of Rs.12,00,000/- to engage the services V. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEWLY Work order issued on 05.12.2017 for Rs. 6,18,27,717/- to C-DAC. The
of two Junior Cyber Forensic Consultants at Rs. one lakh per month for 11 Fund utilization An amount of Rs. 1,35,90,773/- CREATED CYBER CRIME POLICE STATIONS IN KOCHI, project includes:
one year. The amount for hiring the services of Junior Cyber Forensic status was released to M/s. C-DAC as
THRISSUR & KOZHIKODE CITIES
Consultant is released by state Govt. (Rs. 12 Lakh). Reminder sent to Govt. advance payment as per PHQ order I. SOFTWARE AND SERVICES: C-DAC PSAP Solution, C-DAC Services,
for getting Administrative Sanction for Rs. 29 lakhs and Rs. 12 lakhs. No.H9/24247/2018 dated 26.11.2018 As per G.O (MS)No.68/2018/Home dated 17.04.2018 sanction was Project Management, Facility Management Services - PSAP, C-DAC -
accorded for starting Cyber Police Stations in Kochi, Thrissur and District Solutions, Platform Software (COTS), Connectivity Charges,
Kozhikode Cities. A proposal for minimum requirements for the smooth AMC for C-DAC’s Software for 5 years.
Sl. No. PARTICULARS REMARKS A letter has been sent to the Director, KEPA and Principal PTC for making
necessary arrangements for conducting the training programme. Sri. functioning of proposed Cyber Crime Police Stations was submitted
1 Name and year of CCPWC Project, 2017-18, Rs. 435 lakhs by SHO, CCPS, and TVPM which includes hardware items, software & II. MATERIAL TO BE PROVIDED: Hardware for NERS Voice Solution,
Starmon Pillai, API, HITECH Cell has been directed to co-ordinate the
scheme with allotted As received on 07.09.2018 (GO(Rt) office peripherals. PSAP - Other Hardware Equipment, Hardware for District Coordination
training programme in consultation with IGP HQ/IGP Admn. 36 SHOs
amount No. 2588/2018/Home Dated Centre, AMC for Hardware for 5 years.
were given 5 days training in Cyber Crime Investigation and 112 WCPOS
07.09.2018) were given 3 days training in Cyber Crime Awareness. M/S. C-DAC was asked to submit a techno commercial proposal
for basic site preparations along with C-DAC cyber forensic tools/ An amount of Rs. 25 lakhs has been allotted to M/S. C-DAC from M&E
2 Nodal Officer and i IGP Admin and ii. SP ICT IV. SETTING UP OF CYBER FORENSIC WORK STATION AT indigenous C-DAC tools and also for some hardwares. Accordingly M/S. funds. 15 Mahindra TUV (LMV) - Rs. 1,09,60,470/- and 9 Hero Achiever
Assistant Nodal RFSL, KOCHI UNDER ANNUAL PLAN SCHEME 2018-19 C-DAC has submitted the techno commercial proposal for an amount motorcycles - Rs.5,26,279/- have been purchased for ERSS project
Officer of Rs. 89.18 lakhs. and released the cost of 15 Mahindra TUVs only. Since we surrendered
(GREEN BOOK) funds from NERS head as per Govt. direction, we wrote to the Govt.
3 Details of project i. ADGP Training – Chairman, ii. IGP Govt. has accorded administrative sanction along with an amount of The techno commercial proposal is sent for verification by a Committee for an amount of Rs. 6,23,53,996/-. But the Govt. sanctioned only Rs.
implementation TVPM Range iii. Principal, PTC, iv. Rs. 90 lakhs for the setting up of Cyber Forensic Work Station at RFSL, headed by ADGP (Crimes) and committee submitted the report. Based 2,52,58,000/- through additional authorisation. From this, an amount
committee Director, FSL v. SHO Cyber Crime Kochi through C-DAC on turnkey basis as per G.O(Rt)No.1334/2018/ on the recommendation of the Committee, C-DAC has been addressed of Rs. 5,26,279/- was released for the purchase of 9 Hero Achiever
PS, TVPM Home dated 09.05.2018 (Plan Scheme). to send a revised proposal. In the meantime, M/S. C-DAC has informed motorcycles. An amount of Rs. 1,75,00,000/- has been released to
that, there is no need to send a revised proposal. Considering their C-DAC as advance (total advance Rs. 200 lakhs). Work order has been
3 Project details i. Setting up of Cyber Forensic Lab Accordingly, M/S. C-DAC has submitted a techno commercial proposal issued to M/S. SILK, Thrissur for site preparation works at a total cost of
reply, it has been directed M/S. C-DAC to furnish the reasons for hike in
cum Training at KEPA – Rs. 394 lakhs limiting to the outlay of Rs. 89.9 lakhs including site preparation & Rs. 25,00,000/-. Balance available under NERS Head is Rs. 72,31,721/-.
the prices of C-DAC in-house tools.
infrastructure, supply of C-DAC in-house tools & third party tools,

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 Utilisation Status: Utilisation status of fund received under NERS the list of equipments for which Administration Sanction was issued for and revised directions were issued vide G.O(Rt.) No. 387/2018/Home
Scheme is tabulated below: procurement in accordance with the list of equipments recommended The technical specifications for each of the items which were decided dated 05.02.2018. Based on the revised G.O., Department Purchase
by the committee. Govt. vide letter dated 16.07.2018 requested to clarify to be procured were drafted by a committee under the Chairmanship of Committee was scheduled on 28.02.2018. In the process, 2½ months
whether the revised list of equipments recommended is in consonance Superintendent of Police (HQ) including members from Kerala State IT have already elapsed. However, based on the Government Order, supply
Sl. No. PARTICULARS AMOUNT TOTAL
with the requirement assessed by the committee. A detailed reply in Mission (KSITM) & National Informatics Centre (NIC). orders were placed with L1 firms (for laptops M/S. Dell International
A FUND RECEIVED FROM MHA 7,33,27,000 this regard has been furnished on 23.07.2018. Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru, for desktops M/S. SS Informations, Chennai and
As per the requirement of GFR, any purchase above 30 lakh in GeM has UPS. M/S. Uniline Energy Pvt. Ltd). But the firms have expressed their
B EXPENDITURE Vide GO (Rt) No.6110/18/Fin Dated 18.07.2018 Govt. has authorised to be done through a competitive open bidding process similar to the inability to supply the items since the bid validity has already expired.
additional expenditure to the tune of Rs. 1,48,79,000/- to meet the e-tender system. Hence open bids were placed in GeM for Laptops,
1 Payment towards 15 nos. of LMVs 1,09,60,470 expenses towards the reallocation of funds from STSB A/C. 24 High End PCs and UPS, based on the specifications drafted by the Departmental Purchase Committee meeting was held on 16.01.2019
(maintained for Sabarimala) and the funds have been credited back committee. in the chamber of Addl. Chief Secretary to Government, Home
C BALANCE FUND A-B 6,23,66,530 to the STSB A/C. 2 Control Rooms and 14 ANPR Cameras have been Department for the procurement of laptops and desktops through Govt.
incorporated in the project and accordingly a new revised list submitted After finalising the bidding process, the request for convening CPRCS portal, Government order in this regard is awaited.
GOVT. RESUMED THIS BALANCE FUND OF RS. 6,23,66,530/- AND
to the Govt. along with the DO letter of SPC on 14.08.2018. Vide GO(Rt) Departmental Purchase Committee and issuing Administrative Sanction
NEWLY ALLOTTED RS. 2,52,58,000/-
No. 2589/2018/Home Dated 07.09.2018 revised administrative sanction was forwarded to Govt. of Kerala on 19.12.2017. Based on the request,
D NEW ALLOTMENT FROM GOVT. 2,52,58,000 was accorded by modifying the list of equipments submitted earlier. sanction was issued Vide G.O (Rt) No 94/2018/Home Dtd 09.01.2018 for
OF KERALA Sanction for 2 Control Rooms and 14 ANPR Cameras is not included in purchase through M/s KELTRON. This G.O was corrected by the Govt.
the new GO.

E EXPENDITURE FROM RS. 2,52,58,000/- An amount of Rs. 5,76,73,812/- is required for procurement of new
equipments and after deducting the fund returned to STSB A/C, an ‘C0C0N’ – INTERNATIONAL CYBER SECURITY CONFERENCE
1 Advance payment to C-DAC 1,75,00,000 amount of Rs. 4,27,95,112/- is required. Govt. has released the fund
1,80,26,279
through additional authorisation under the head of account “2055-00- INDIA’S LONGEST RUNNING CONFERENCE ON THE THEME OF CYBER SECURITY AND DATA PRIVACY
2 Payment towards 9 nos. of 5,26,279 001-99-19 M&E”
motorcycles The “International Cyber Security Conference” titled c0c0n is an annual Kerala Police was the net result of inspiration accrued from previous
conference conducted and spearheaded by Kerala Police. c0c0n, C0C0N conferences. Cyberdome is formed to meet the long term
The following supply orders are placed with M/S. Keltron, TVPM in previously known as Cyber Safe, is conducted as part of the International security challenges in the digital arena of the modern world, by bridging
F PRESENT BALANCE FUND connection with the upcoming festival season.
D-E 72,31,721 Information Security Day. Various technical, non-technical, legal and the gap between the latest changes and innovations in the cyber
UNDER NERS HEAD
community events are organised as part of the program. The number space and the skill set development of Kerala Police, in combating the
1. 7 Types of security equipments for Rs. 1,89,34,545/-. 6 types of of digital security incidents and cyber-crimes are increasing daily on a emerging cyber threats. It is envisaged as a collaboration centre for
G AMOUNT COMMITTED FOR NERS equipments were supplied and an amount of Rs. 1,04,12,429/- was proportionate rate. The Cyberspace is demanding more and more security both the public and private fraternity to converge and share information,
sanctioned for payment. Bill submitted to treasury. professionals and controls to curb this never ending threat to information as well as resources, which will escalate the safety of our cyber space.
systems. c0c0n is aimed at providing a platform to discuss and share new
1 Balance payment to be 2. CCTV Cameras System at Nilakkal Rs. 86,83,989/-. Work information and latest trends in cyber crimes, across the world. C0C0N serves as a premier international forum to highlight the
given to C-DAC against work 4,18,27,717 completed. Payment has to be released. importance of empowering citizens, business and government to
order C0C0N is aimed at providing a platform to discuss, showcase, educate, improve their cyber security preparedness. Kerala Police is also proud
3. Revamping of existing CCTV Camera system at Pampa Rs. understand and spread awareness on the latest trends in information, to announce that it has won, five prestigious International and National
2 Payment to be given to SILK
25,00,000 49,93,807/-. Work completed. Payment has to be released. cyber and hi-tech crimes. It also aims to provide a hand-shaking recognitions/ Awards, for its unique initiative in the area of Cyber
for site preparation for SER
platform for various corporate, government organisations including the Security.
3 Payment to be given to SILK 4. Setting up of Control Room at Sannidhanam Rs. 49,99,564/-. Work various investigation agencies, academia, research organisations and
9,39,660 4,79,17,777
for site preparation for SER completed. Payment has to be released. other industry leaders and players for better co-ordination in making Kerala Police Cyber Dome has been selected for the prestigious:
the cyber world a better and safe place to be.
4 Payment to be given to M/S. 5. An amount of Rs. 49,97,302/- transferred to DPC, Kottayam to 1. Showcased Honouree in the Managerial Professional for an
Colocube Technologies installation of CCTV Camera Surveillance System at Erumeli with Cyber crime is a new challenge to the global community, industry and InfoSec Project Category for #ISLA Asia-Pacific 2018
9,50,40
Private Ltd for 8 nos. of modern Command and Control Room. law enforcement. The anonymous nature of the Internet makes it an 2. SKOCH Order-of-Merit
Inverter Cassette AC attractive medium to commit crimes and fraud. A crucial aspect of 3. FICCI SMART Policing Awards 2018 in the category of Cyber Security
VIII. PURCHASE OF HARDWARE FOR CCTNS PROJECTS cyber crime is that it is not confined to any national boundary. So, it is 4. K7 MEDAL OF HONOUR 2018
5 Approximate amount for
much more difficult to control the extent of criminal activity. Though 5. Indian Express technology sabha awards 2018
the supply & installation of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System project (CCTNS) is a
17,00,00 cyber crime is on the rise and it is becoming a great matter of concern,
2 nos. of 20 KVA UPS with Government of India project funded by the Central Government. The there is still lack of awareness among the general public. Individuals Kerala Police is constantly working to improve computer security as
accessories policy decisions with respect to the CCTNS project are taken by the are not coming forward to report such crimes either due to a lack of a whole, using “best practices” including user awareness of security
Apex Committee as per the guidelines of the Govt. of India. The Apex awareness or their perception that such crimes would not be given due issues, promoting the use of security tools and providing workshops
H BALANCE FUND REQUIRED 4,06,86,056 committee chaired by the Chief Secretary decided to procure hardware
G-F importance. The current trends and evidence shows that cyber crime and conferences. By fostering the collaboration of the public and private
FROM GOVT. for CCTNS project: 1,674 Laptops, 550 High End PC, 214 UPS, 214 Duplex is likely to grow in extent and complexity as more and more people are sectors, our goal is to conceive new, innovative countermeasures
Laser Printers and 214 Multi-function Laser Printers in its meeting held using net services for various purposes. It is desirable that industry, against cyber security threats and crimes against women.
Additional Fund Required: An amount of Rs.4,06,86,056/- (Rupees Four on 3/3/2017. law enforcement agencies and supporting groups come forward
Crores Six Lakhs Eighty Six Thousand and Fifty Six Only) is required
to empower and protect individuals and organisations from cyber C0c0n Conference is specially designed for the IT Industry, Government
for completing the NERS project. We did not expect the expenditure The decision on the modalities of procurement of hardware for CCTNS crime and other online threats. Information Technology is one of the Departments, Banking Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings,
for Site Preparation, False Ceiling Work, Air Conditioner & UPS. Hence is to be taken by the Empowered Committee for CCTNS project. fastest growing industries in India today and is making an important IT Companies and all Managerial Institutions that have an IT
action has been taken from Budget Branch to request Govt. for an Empowered Committee is chaired by the State Police Chief with Head of contribution towards the economic development of the country. The Infrastructure, to make them aware of the latest threats in the Digital
additional amount of Rs. 4,06,86,056/- for completing the project. SCRB (Co-Chair), representative from NCRB, representative from State increasing use of IT, brings with it new challenges and threats. Amongst World and measures to keep one’s data safe. The latest trending topics
Home Department, representative from State Finance Department, the most significant is the security threat, including data theft, piracy, of Data Privacy, Block Chains, Cyber Crimes, Cyber Warfare, IoT etc. are
VII. SABARIMALA - PURCHASE OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT Director e-governance or representative from IT Department, NIC hacking, identity theft, violation of intellectual property rights, etc.. discussed in great detail, during the conference.
representative and representative of State Implementation agency as Such cyber crimes are on the rise around the world, and India is no
A committee under the Chairmanship of IGP, Tvpm Range was
members and Nodal Officer as Convener. The Empowered Committee exception. Given the importance and potential of IT in India, there is a C0C0N 2018 offered 3 different tracks. The first one is a General Track,
constituted to conduct security audit at Pampa and Sannidhanam and
had unanimously taken a decision to procure the hardware from GeM need for special efforts to fight these illegal activities. where all the policy was discussed. The second is a Technical Track and
to furnish a report on the equipments that are to be procured to ensure
(e-procurement portal of the Govt of India notified under 149 GFR) in the third is a Live Track where live demonstrations were conducted on the
smooth security in the upcoming season. The committee submitted
meeting held at Police Headquarters on 06.06.2017. The emergence of “Kerala Police Cyberdome”, Centre of Excellence for use of various technologies, latest cyber crimes, hacking of
its report on 21.03.2018 and accordingly Govt. was addressed to modify

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 aeroplanes, hacking of cars, hacking through UAVs, etc. and these were SABARIMALA DIGITAL Q-SYSTEM Sannidhanam Nadapanthal.
demonstrated, for making the delegates aware of all the dangers, that 5. Burp Suite for Web and Mobile Security Testing
lurk in the bits and bytes of the net. Sabarimala is the most visited pilgrim centre in Kerala. The number of ACHIEVEMENT OF THE PROJECT/OUTCOME OF THE
6. Javascript for Pentesting the modern Application Stack devotees to Sabarimala is increasing every year exponentially. Kerala PROJECT
This year C0c0n was attended by around 1,500 delegates from 50 odd 7. Secure Core Audit Police is responsible for the crowd management of the pilgrims visiting
countries and the renowned speakers from around the globe like Dr. Sabarimala during the pilgrimage season starting from October to 1. Pilgrims were able to determine their preference for darshan and
Gulshan Rai, Shri. Ambassador Adam Blackwell, Smt. Besty Broder, 8. Mobile App Exploitation January. To regulate and streamline the devotees at Sabarimala, the accordingly obtain a place in the Virtual Queue for darshan.
Smt. Bessie Pang and Smt. Cecilia Wallan spoke at the conference. Kerala Police had designed and developed software titled “Sabarimala
A modern exhibition of Cyber Security, Data Privacy and Digital Threats Virtual Q-System” which was introduced in the 2011-12 season and was 2. Uncertainty for the pilgrims for darshan at Sabarimala removed.
There was a Pre-Conference Workshop on 3rd and 4th October on the
trending topics, which was taken by world renowned trainers in their was also organised along with the conference, where representatives continued in the 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 3. Able to streamline the crowd at Sabarimala using this preferential system.
respective fields: from major IT companies in the world participated. 2018-19 seasons.
4. Sabarimala web site (www.sabarimala.keralapolice.gov.in)
1. ARM Exploitation 101 Over the last 12 years C0c0n has transformed to be the most useful, The portal (www.sabarimalaq.com) enabled the pilgrims to reserve their is published in English and four regional languages viz Malayalam,Tamil,
educative and vibrant conference, to be conducted in this part of the place in the queue for the Sabarimala pilgrimage at a specified hour on Telugu and Kannada.
2. Attacking & Auditing Docker Containers
globe. It has become one of the most sought after conferences for any day when the shrine is open on a “First Come, First Serve” basis.
3. Attack Weak Crypto Implementation all IT Savvy individuals, companies, organisations and be a part of The pilgrims could select the date and time of joining the queue, by
the movement to make our digital world safe and also to ensure data accessing the web portal and they were provided accommodation in
STEPS INITIATED IN SUSTAINING THE PRACTICE AND
4. Building Real World Attack Monitoring Solution By the Elk Stack DISSEMINATING THE SUCCESS OUTCOMES
the queue subject to availability.

During the year 2012-13, Kerala Police had further improved and refined ∙ The Sabarimala Virtual Queue system has received appreciation
the application software and introduced a new web portal for Virtual from various corners like public, dailies, visual media, online
Queue in Sabarimala with the help of Keltron, a Govt. undertaking. publications, etc..
These services were made available on www.sabarimalaq.com in Cloud
Environment. ∙ This project during the season 2010-11 won Kerala State Chief
Minister’s Award for Innovation in Public Policy under Public
Devotees from all over the world who propose to visit Sabarimala would Service Delivery category for Sabarimala Virtual Queue and Web
benefit by this portal. The portal had more details, information and Portal System.
guidelines which are very useful for the Sabarimala pilgrims, with multi-
language support. ∙ The system continued in 2012-13 season by introducing cloud
server facilities to avail 24 x 7 uninterrupted services with the help
It is to be noted that this facility was utilised by 7.43 lakh pilgrims in of Keltron.
2011-12 season, 15.65 lakh pilgrims in 2012-13, 15.3 lakh pilgrims in 2013-
14 season, 16.66 lakh pilgrims in 2015-16 season and 16.46 lakh in 2016-17 ∙ During 2012-13 season verification counters were installed at
season and 15.95 lakh in 2018-19 season. We had observed that pilgrims Pampa for coupon verification by reading barcodes of virtual
speaking Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages domiciled in queue coupons for avoiding duplication of coupon.
all parts of the country had availed it.
∙ During 2013-14 season Virtual Queue Entry cards were introduced.
Verified pilgrims will be given a colour coded Entry Card along with
HOW IT WAS USED
the verified coupon.
Booking in the Virtual-Q system in every season started from the first
∙ During 2014-15 season, Virtual Queue Entry Cards were resized and
week of October. Pilgrims could book their slots 6 to 8 weeks in advance
redesigned so as to enable tearing counterfoil from one end of
in the Virtual-Q system. While registering, the pilgrims had to furnish
Entry Cards through perforation.
their name, age, address, photograph, details of photo identity card,
etc.. The date and time of joining the queue could be chosen by the
∙ During 2015-16 season Virtual Queue Entry cards were redesigned.
pilgrim according to the availability of hourly slots. After successful
booking, pilgrims had to download and print their coupons. The Virtual-Q
∙ During 2016-17 season Virtual Queue Entry card were redesigned
Coupon contains the date & time of darshan, name and photograph of
so as to include invisible Ultra Violet (UV) Marks.
the pilgrim, barcode, etc. During the pilgrimage the pilgrims carried
these coupons and the photo identity card used for registration.
∙ Kerala police launched a mobile application in multi platform on
18.11.2016 for the virtual queue booking, for knowing the present
By way of confirmation of the reservation made by a pilgrim for joining
status of queue at Sannidhanam, availability of vehicle parking
the queue at Sabarimala, an email or an SMS is generated by the system
slots at various parking locations, weather at Pampa and
and sent to the person who makes the reservation.
Sannidhanam etc.. In addition to the facility of Virtual Queue
booking this application provides general details of Sabarimala in
Pilgrims produced the coupon and photo identity card at the Queue
all South Indian languages as well as vital information like route
Coupon Verification Counters facilitated exclusively for this purpose at
map to Sabarimala, nearest Hospitals, ATMs, Petrol Pumps, Police
Pampa. After verification a Virtual Entry card will be given to the pilgrim
Stations etc., to the pilgrims. This application will share the details
along with verified coupon. Only those who carried ‘Verified” coupons
like daily rituals, important contacts, lost and found, Do’s & Don’ts,
with Virtual Entry Cards were entitled to avail the facilities of Virtual-Q
security alerts, press release, photo gallery etc. with pilgrims. It
System from Pampa to Sannidhanam.
can be downloaded from Google Play for Android Mobile
Virtual-Q-Coupon facility was provided by Kerala Police as a part of
∙ The system will be continued in the coming years by introducing
Crowd Management which in turn saves precious time for the Pilgrims.
new features and facilities.
This facility was absolutely free of cost to the pilgrims as it was
funded by advertisement revenue as permitted by the Govt. of Kerala.
Pilgrims without Virtual-Q-Coupon can also have their pilgrimage as in
the previous years, through the conventional queue. Pilgrims coming
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 THUNA the enquiry reports to Special Branch Office via online, after the ∙ Details of Anti-Social Elements of all stations (ROWDY, KD, DC, Dial A Cop
successful completion of the enquiry. Pursuantly, after proper scrutiny SUSPECT).
THUNA is a new venture of Kerala Police for providing services and and verification, those applications will be uploaded in the site of Kerala Police has come up with a unique idea of implementing a mobile
information to citizens through a portal. Just as the name suggests, Passport India after the indentation of the digital signature of Assistant ∙ Face recognition technology included by using machine learning application for the quick reach of users to a Police Officer or a Office
THUNA is intended to act as a helping hand to the general public. Commissioner of Police, District Special Branch, Thrissur City. This technology for identifying anti socials, unidentified dead bodies etc. within a finger touch. The app is developed in house by the software
Users will be able to login and download FIRs, raise complaints/service process is carried out by the assigned Police personnel handling development team of Kerala Police Information Communication and
∙ Weekly arrests, information gathering processes and obtains
requests and know its processing status. Anonymous tips can also be Passport Section at District Special Branch Office, Thrissur City. Technology Centre.
required data and information for analysis.
lodged without logging in.
Based on this feedback, Passport Officer will take further necessary ∙ Responds to requests in searching computerised data to locate Kerala Police Dial a Cop Provides the Following Utilities to Users
Services available in Thuna: actions. On an average, Thrissur City Police will accomplish all the suspect descriptions, crime elements, and similar suspect vehicles;
enquiry formalities within a span of three days. matches stolen property with recovered property from arrests and 1) Search and Find a Police Officer/Office Contact of Kerala Police
Online complaint registration search warrants. (Land-phone, Mobile Number, Email, VPN).
Online employee verification CLUES (CRIMINAL LEGACY UPDATION & ENQUIRY
∙ Identifies, tracks and reports on systems issues; extracts statistical 2) Nearest Police Stations Through Dial a Cop, users can get the
Character Certificate SYSTEM)/ SAS (SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM) information from the computer system and prepares reports and nearest Police Station and navigate to that Police station
Request for sanction for events and performances This is an information system comprising details of persons involved in analysis; supports data management and computerised with the help of GPS.
Request for sanction of protests and strikes major crime cases in Kerala. This system is developed for verifying the mapping quality assurance checks of data input.
Procession request antecedents/criminal background of a person for Police Department 3) Closed User Group Utility This appprovides a unique utility that will
∙ Provides database querying, statistics, and other types of law
Mike sanction and security purposes. The crime details and accused details are help to find a particular police officer’s number of Kerala Police.
enforcement information on demand; prepares charts, graphs,
captured and updated at the investigation officer level and approved the
No Objection Certificate for purchase of vehicles and maps for reports, presentations for various conferences.
data by higher authorities. The photograph, address details and other 4) True Cop True Cop is another utility of the app that will
iAPS important details which are helpful to identify the accused or arrested ∙ Facilitates distribution of data provided to officers crime series and automatically provide details of the officer in Kerala Police who is
person are entered in the application. These details can be accessed suspects to patrol, investigative staff, and outside law enforcement calling to the users mobile (If the call is from an official number).
E-Petition Login and searched over the Internet by any police officer having designated agencies;conducts criminal history searches on crime suspects;
Citizens can register and know the status of their petitions through username and password. All police stations and higher officers were reviews crime and arrest reports. 5) Sharing of Contact Users can share the contacts in this app via
iAPS given username and password for accessing the application. SMS, email , WhatsApp etc.
∙ Compiles statistical data for police department staff to
prepare monthly and quarterly reports and the Police
Petition Status
Citizens can know the status of the petition submitted by them in any
CRIME DRIVE Department’s records database; prepares detailed reports;
6) Emergency Contact of Kerala Police Users can access the list of
Emergency Contacts which would be most helpful in a panic situation.
maintains records of crime analysis data and reports.
police office through the iAPS website/ Touch Screen Kiosks/ From any A CRIME RECORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
police station in the State. ∙ Responds to questions and concerns from the general public, 7) Favourite Users can add the frequently used contact to Favourite
Crime Drive is a web based application that provides facility for departmental staff, and other agencies. list so that to reduce time searching and finding a particular contact
File Status recording crimes online. The proposed system specifically looks into of Kerala Police in an emergency situation.
The citizens/ employees can know the present position of their the subject of Crime Records Management. User (daily duty police ∙ A blog module included in the system helps to prepare periodic crime
applications in various police offices. personnel) can register case details on daily basis online. The system bulletins, suggestions, updation required etc. for Police Department; 8) Push Notifications The new version of Dial a Cop gives push
at any point of time can provide the details of existing statuses. All may be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the notification to the public (Traffic Alert, Missing Persons, Most
Recruits Login officers can watch the status of cases through their smartphones also. course of duties. Wanted Persons etc.).
New recruits in Police Department can register their details through All police personnel of entire police stations of the State can check
iAPS. details of missing persons, unidentified dead bodies, LP warrantees COMPUTER AIDED POLICE SERVICES (CAPS) 9) Sharing of Text data Through Dial a Cop Now users can share text
etc. by using this system. The system at any point of time can provide data to contact in Dial a Cop.
The CAPS will integrate Common Integrated Police Application (CIPA)
E-REKHA the details of a police station and can also show most wanted person
and Crime Criminal Tracking Networking System (CCTNS), along with
details online. The system at any point of time can provide the details 10) CUG Profile Verification.
Mobile Application for registration of workers from other States. providing facilities like sharing images and fingerprints of criminals,
of victims of the registered FIR’s. Using this system any number of
tracking the progress of cases registered in any police station in the
clients can connect to the server and at any point of time can provide
The inflow of workers from other States to Kerala is increasing State, sharing Modus Operandi, Criminal Data and better interaction
the details of evidence and their sequence. This software is the better
nowadays and they are engaging in various work especially in the among Special Investigation Teams.
replacement of record keeping in the police stations manually and
Construction field, Hotels, Factories etc.. It is also noticed that a few written in big books for different registers. This system will avoid more
of them are involving in various illegal activities like transportation and The goal is to make Kerala Police the most technologically advanced
manpower to track the records of crimes as and when any query from
sale of Ganja, Anti-national activities etc.. force in the country
superiors, media and public. It is very easy to provide statistical data
to higher offices. Eg. Legislative Assembly Sessions, SCRB, NCRB and
As a value addition to the existing solution for collecting database of other higher offices and very user friendly. Retrieving old crime records MOBILE APPS
these workers, a mobile application namely E-Rekha has been launched is very time consuming.
which helps each policeman to collect data of other State workers, their
sponsor and house owners using their android mobile phone. A provision In this system, the user can register and update the cases in Crime Drive
to search the details of workers whose data is already collected is also application and it will automatically generate various reports required
available in the application. for all offices. The system provides proper security and reduces the
manual work. The efficiency of the police function and the effectiveness
E-VIP with which it tackles crime depend on what quality of information it can
The applications (ie., PP Forms) which are submitted at the Passport derive from its existing records and how fast it can have access to it.
Office are fully downloaded at District Special Branch Office, Thrissur It is proposed to centralise Information Management in Crime for the
City from the website ‘Passport India’. The respective downloads are purposes of fast and efficient sharing of critical information across
then uploaded to the database of E-VIP. Thereafter, same will be to all police stations across the State and it can be used in our country. TRAFFIC OFFENCE REPORTING
DCRB via online through the Daily Roster of E-VIP. The application will The proposed system helps the user to work user friendly and they can
easily do jobs without time lag. The purpose of the app is to provide provisions to report traffic violation
subsequently get reverted to Special Branch Office via online from offences by the citizen. All you need to do is to take a photograph of
DCRB after the completion of criminality verification process. They the violation and report it. The police will verify the credibility of the
are then sent to the predefined field verification officers of respective photograph and take necessary action. The photograph should contain
∙ Crime Drive Records Management System researches, gathers,
Police Stations on the same day to their mobile phones, through the Kerala Police launched a number of mobile apps for the common people the vehicle registration number while reporting the offence. The app
compiles, analyses, and prepares a variety of data from police reports.
dispatch option in the software. The field officers will then send back in Kerala also provides an option for payment of traffic fines.

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 TRAFFIC GURU 1. Notifications – Showing new updates of the application
2. Materials – The study materials in downloadable format like. pdf, CHILDREN & POLICE (CAP) PROGRAM
Traffic Guru is a traffic awareness simulator with realistic physics
docx, .mpg etc.
available in popular platforms. Unlike other racing games where
‘learning and safety’ has no importance, ‘Safe Driving’ is the master 3. Grievances – The trainee can convey their grievances to the higher
key with Traffic Guru. Traffic Guru has been conceptualised under the authority directly
supervision of the Kerala Police. Kerala Police here intends to educate 4. Time Table – Pre-designed timetable is published through this,
and create awareness about the important traffic rules and regulations having faculty and their subjects
in the country. Kerala Police requests everyone to play Traffic Guru on 5. Feedback – The trainee can convey the feedback to the faculty and
a regular basis. the authority after the session
Whether you are a layman or experienced driver, ask yourselves ‘Do you 6. Gallery – Includes pictures of various events
follow all the vital traffic regulations?’ the answer would be a big NO. 7. Profile – User profile with photo and PEN
We are responsible for the road accidents, it’s time to change, “learn,
8. Settings – For customisation of administrator
practice, follow & enjoy”. Expert, selected HD tutorials to provide the
step-by-step way to follow particular topics in the traffic regulations.
Traffic Guru has raised the quality bar for any educational game, with List of items/equipments procured for RFSL, Kochi
its stunning visuals.
SL.No EQUIPMENT PRICE
Game Highlights:
∙ Realistic breathtaking roads with real life scenarios 1 UV VIS Spectrometer Rs. 13,24,302
∙ Dynamic bumper to bumper traffic, seasons, time of the day
∙ Drive safe, gain badges 2 Gas Chromatograph with Mass Rs. 89,49,710
∙ Popular vehicles, immersive experiences Spectrometer with A& HS
imported (GCMS MS)
∙ Learn to drive, park, lane discipline, overtaking, speed control & many more.
3 Digital Microscope with measuring Rs. 2,47,800
Features: facility and camera attachment
∙ Learn to play through interesting tutorials One of the fundamental duties of police is to create an invisible wall of CAP RECOGNISES THAT:
∙ High-end realistic graphics 4 Zoom stereo Microscope Rs. 1,51,040 protection around every child. CAP is an umbrella program consisting of
∙ Choose and customise your favourite vehicle from the popular vehicle list several police initiatives to prevent abuse and violence against children 1. The extent of our children’s commitment towards responsible
5 Labware & Glassware Rs. 1,76,266
∙ Enjoy dynamically changing climates and time of the day and to ensure better protection of children. citizenship depends on the footing which they get in their childhood.
∙ Dynamic traffic to replicate a challenging and realistic environment 6 Chemicals Rs. 1,46,774
∙ Cool sound effects and attractive music tracks CAP facilitates inter-sectoral collaboration of all the agencies and
departments working for the protection and development of children, 2. Commonly, problems faced by children not only go unacknowledged,
∙ Five real life scenarios, to replicate the driving conditions 7 Micrometer Rs. 4,500 but are often unattended. Even if identified they are often unreported. In
especially those at risk.
some cases they are attended unscientifically, causing a damaging effect.
The player can choose from a variety of vehicles at the beginning of the 8 Electronic balance Rs. 15,000 The general perception about police among the public is that they are
game. The player will get an “on-road” experience of driving in which he/ distant, insensitive and brutal. Whereas the perception of police about 3. The present process of handing youngsters with deviant behaviour
she will have to follow all the traffic rules and regulations there are in 9 Dial Thickness Gauge Rs. 5,500
the general public is that they are unfriendly, non-cooperative and non-law needs a scientific re-visit as isolating them from the social mainstream
real life. The objective of the game is not to rush to be the first but to abiding. This disharmony results from an absence of opportunities to work may only serve to enhance the negative tendencies within.
10 Brass Test Sieve Set Rs. 4,000
showcase safe and sound driving. A player should not violate any traffic together beneficially. CAP provides a platform for constructive engagement
rules even if he gets prompted. The freedom to choose the directions in 11 Table Top Centrifuge Rs. 19,258 between police and the general public; especially budding youngsters.
the city will make the game more interesting for the player.
12 LED X-ray View Box Rs. 6,490 CHILD FRIENDLY POLICE STATIONS
KNOW YOUR JURISDICTION
13 Refrigerator Rs. 56,000
e-Learning project of Kerala Police Academy “KeLS” has stood in first
place. Which includes the entire study materials like law classes, police 14 Printer Rs. 12,980
subjects, outdoor subjects, etc.. in a downloadable format. Timetables
with faculty members and subject, the feedback of trainees about the 15 Centrifuge with Angle Rotor Rs. 14,800
class or subject. This application is also available on mobile phones. Its
features are given here: 16 Digital Vernier Rs. 12,300

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 DEMONSTRATE CHILD FRIENDLINESS IN: • Data bank regarding vulnerable children
• Active functioning of school protection groups to ensure safety in ALBATROSS SWIMMING POOL - CHLORINE FREE SWIMMING POOL AT
• Attitude
• Infrastructure

•
and around schools
Emphasis on “why” rather than “what” while dealing with children
CSN STADIUM
• Enforcement in conflict with the law
• Ambience • Acknowledge the fact that the deviance in children is due to the Kerala Police Sports and Youth Welfare Society has set up a chlorine- United States. Both male and female physios will be available for service
• Procedure collective failure of parents, teachers and society including police free swimming pool, the first of its kind in the state, at Chandrasekharan round the clock.
• Police personnel assuming the role of mentors while dealing with Nair Stadium complex. Named ‘Albatross’, the pool is semi-Olympic size
They facilitate partnerships, function as knowledge hubs and perform which means unlike the ones used in Olympics which are 50m long, the The pool and the physiotherapy centre were constructed by
any child in contact with the station
as strict enforcers of child related laws. ‘Child Friendly Police Stations’ pool here will be 25m long and have a width of 13m. The pool, as well Steel Industrials Kerala Limited, a Kerala Government enterprise.
are police stations transformed as abodes of justice to provide as the newly built police physiotherapy centre, was inaugurated by the With the arrival of the swimming pool and physiotherapy centre,
effective, timely and friendly services to children and their guardians.
FACILITIES
Hon’ble Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 2nd October 2018. Chandrasekharan Nair stadium sports complex has become one of
∙ Mini library with books, news dailies, magazines etc. to engage the premier sporting hubs in the state. The complex already houses
UNIQUE FEATURES The Swimming Pool with an attached world class physiotherapy centre synthetic athletic track, football ground, indoor basketball court, indoor
children and other people visiting the station, and books and
materials based on the acts and rules related to children is open for the policemen and public alike and Male and female trainers volleyball court, badminton complex, squash court, gymnasiums, yoga
• Child friendly infrastructural arrangements
∙ Separate space to interact with children are available to train beginners. The physiotherapy centre has six centre and athletic dormitory.
• Police personnel with the necessary child friendly qualities
∙ Facility for sitting, toilet and safe drinking water cubicles and boasts of latest machines for Physiotherapy from the
• A designated Child Welfare Officer
• Work rigorously and meticulously based on the legal provisions ∙ Child friendly ambience with attractive paintings, drawings,
and acts related to child rights and child protection recreational arrangements and so on
• Cater services to children in need of care and protection, children ∙ Designate space with facilities to accommodate women
in conflict with the law, children in contact with the law and other comfortably, especially feeding mothers
vulnerable children ∙ Information boards with name and contact details of the Child
• Pool of peer/celebrity/social mentors, resource persons and experts Welfare Officer and other information or communication material

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 11

CHAPTER
PROVISIONING
& LOGISTICS

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 DETAILS OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ASSETS COSTING RS. 5 LAKHS AND MORE PURCHASED DURING
2014-15 Traffic Illuminating Traffic Baton 3,570 5,444,001.00
THE YEAR
2013-14 Training Operational Mats 553 1,858,130.00
SCHEME YEAR CATEGORY ITEM NO./ UNITS AMOUNT UTILISED
2013-14 Scientific Advanced Equipment for Document Examination 1 1,743,750.00
2014-15 Equipment Body Protective Gear 1,450 10,959,390.00 Aids to Investigation

2013-14 Equipment Access Control System at SBCID 1 1,855,193.00

2014-15 Traffic Speed Radar 22 14,433,719.00
2017-18 Scientific Aids IBM SPSS Modeler 308,000.00
2016-17 Training District Training Centres - Amount allotted to 22 9,000,000.00 to Investigation
districts and PTC
2017-18 Scientific Aids to Acunetix WVS 500,000.00
2013-14 (Plan) Building Construction of DPO at PTA, KTM and TSR 3 17,759,900.00 Investigation
2013-14 (Plan) Building Construction of Barracks and Police Lines 3 30,000,000.00 2017-18 Scientific Aids to Splunk 500,000.00
Investigation
2013-14 (Plan) Building Construction of Classrooms at KEPA 10 10,000,000.00
2017-18 Scientific Aids to Fire Walls 1,000,000.00
2014-15 (Plan) Building Construction of DPO Building at KLM Rural 1 27,600,000.00 Investigation

2014-15 Equipment Vehicle Mounted X-Ray Baggage Scanner 1 5,605,920.00 2017-18 Scientific Aids to Check Point Solutions 1,500,000.00
Investigation
2014-15 Equipment Body Protective Gear 757 5,721,557.00
2017-18 Training District Training Centres (TVPM City/ KLM City/ 5 10,000,000.00
2014-15 Scientific Aids to Implementation of Image Information cum 526,006.00 KTM/ TSR City/ KKD City)
Investigation Archive Web Portal
2013-14 (Plan) Housing USQs at Bhakthivilasom 7,302,056.00
2013-14 (Plan) Building Construction of DPO Building at Malappuram 1 6,000,000.00
2017-18 Scientific Aids to Implementation of AFIS PSs and 6,000,000.00
Investigation CI Offices
2013-14 (Plan) Building Construction of DPO Building at TSR Rural 1 6,240,100.00
2014-15 (Plan) Building LSQs 26 36,923,072.00
2013-14 (Plan) Building Fortification of PSs at MLPM 13,000,000.00
2014-15 (Plan) Building LSQs 2 23,076,928.00
2013-14 (Plan) Building Modern Public Response Facilitation Centre 5 25,000,000.00
2017-18 Equipment Portable X-Ray Machines 2 5,600,000.00
2014-15 (Plan) Building Construction of Police Stations 3 18,000,000.00
2016-17 Mobility Water Tanker 1 1,421,936.00
2013-14 Weapons Sniper Rifles 22 6,879,400.00
2013-14 Equipment Robotic Mobile Cutter Vehicle 1 3 5,760,000.00
2014-15 Scientific Aids to Investigation Millipore 1 493,000.00
2014-15 Scientific Aids to Refractometer 1,477,454.00
2016-17 Scientific Aids to Implementation of AFIS PSs and CI Offices 7,920,000.00 Investigation
Investigation
2016-17 Equipment Bomb Suit 1 2,429,930.00
2013-14 (Plan) Building Construction of DNA Lab in Thrissur 1 5,000,000.00
2014-15 Scientific Aids to Investigation Laptops 20 872,964.00
2013-14 Traffic Setting Up of Hi-Tech Control Room at PLKD 1 2,489,068.00
2013-14 (Plan) Housing USQ 5,476,542.00
2013-14 Communication Payment of Spectrum Charges to Ministry of 37,500,000.00
Communication, New Delhi 2013-14 (Plan) Housing USQs at Bhakthivilasom 30,521,402.00

2016-17 Training Laptops 20 886,600.00

2013-14 Training GHAATAK 9mm Pistols 129 5,980,893.00
2016-17 Communication High Band Handheld Set 1,387 12,408,024.00
2013-14 Training Auto 9mm Pistols 100 4,232,230.00
2016-17 Scientific Aids to Investigation PCR Machine 2 1,094,450.00
2013-14 Training Cartg. 7.62mm for AK 47 100,000 4,859,712.00
2017-18 Mobility Force Traveller 17 19,128,740.00
2013-14 Training Cartg. 9mm Ball MK II 5,000 2,006,472.00
2014-15 Communication VHF Low Band Mobile Set 300 3,123,005.00
2014-15 Scientific Aids to FTIR Spectrometer 2 4,399,477.00
Investigation 2016-17 Communication Secondary Battery 810 11,707,383.00

2016-17 Scientific Aids to AFIS Software 13,600,000.00 2014-15 (Plan) Building Citizen Facilitation Centre 12,500,000.00
Investigation
2014-15 Scientific Aids to UV VIS Spectrometer 2 1,511,604.00
2013-14 (Plan) Housing LSQs (Allotted to KEPA) 9 10,771,875.00 Investigation

2013-14 (Plan) Building DNA Lab at KNR (Allotted to DGP KEPA) 1 5,000,000.00 2017-18 Training Training Infrastructure at KEPA 20,920,000.00

2014-15 (Plan) Housing USQ 12 33,600,000.00 2017-18 Training Smart Class at PTC 10,000,000.00

2013-14 (Plan) Housing LSQs 27,528,125.00

2014-15 (Plan) Building Circle Offices/ SDP Offices 3 12,000,000.00
2016-17 Training Diesel Generator 2 1,531,460.00
2016-17 Training Laptops 40 2,277,000.00

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 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES LIKE BUILDINGS, ROADS, BRIDGES ETC. COSTING RS. 50 LAKHS OR MORE CREATED TVPM City 2 Nemom
DURING THE YEAR AND EXPENDITURE INCURRED
Idukki 5 Marayoor
MOPF 2013-14 (PLAN - STATE SHARE)
11 Construction of 33,600,000 TVPM City 4 Palayam
Sl. SANCTIONED DETAILS FUND USQs - 12 Nos. @
ACTIVITY DISTRICT UNITS PROPOSED LOCATIONS Rs. 336 Lakhs Kochi City 4 33,600,000 Ernakulam Town North PS
No. OUTLAY (in Rs.) UTILISED

PTA 1 6,524,550 Vehicle Shed and Compound Wall at KKD City 4 KKD Town PS
DPO Pathanamthitta
STATE PLAN SCHEME 2017-18
KTM 1 3,091,250 Providing Work Station and Additional
Electrification Work at DPO Kottayam 12 Construction 10,000,000 TVPM C 1 10,000,000 SAP
of Janamaithri
1 DPO 30,000,000 TSR City 1 8,143,848 Providing Lift Facility and Fire Headquarters
Building Fighting System at Thrissur City Building &
(2 Nos.) Police Complex Logistics

MPM 1 6,000,000 Construction of Compound Wall of 13 Construction 10,000,000 TVPM C 1 10,000,000 SAP
Areacode Camp, MPM of Student
Police Cadet
TSR Rl 1 6,240,352 Construction of Thrissur Rural DPO Directorate and
Building Development of
its Infrastructure
& Logistics
MPM 1 AR Camp
14 Construction of 45,000,000 Kasaragod 1 9,000,000 Kasargod
2 Barracks 30,000,00 TVPM 1 Wome Police Bn District Training
30,000,000
(3 Nos.) Centres - (Rs. 90
Wayanad 1 9,000,000 Wayanad
KSGD 1 AR CAMP lakhs x 5 Nos.)
- reg
Palakkad 1 9,000,000 Palakkad
3 Construction of 10,000,000 TSR 1 5,000,000 RFSL Thrissur
DNA Laboratory
Kochi City 1 9,000,000 Kochi City
of RFSLs at
Kannur & Kochi 1 5,000,000 RFSL Kochi
Thrissur (2 Nos.) Alappuzha 1 9,000,000 Alappuzha

4 Construction of 38,300,000 KEPA 9 KEPA

LSQs (32 Nos.)
Kollam C 8 27,528,125 Kollam C
MOUNTED POLICE UNIT
The Mounted Police Unit, a symbol of majesty of Kerala Police is construction of the Assembly complex at Palayam, the unit was shifted
EKM Rl 10 Ankamali
housed in 1.14 acres of Government land at Kannettumukku, Thycaud, to the present premises. Formerly horses were bought from Armed
Thrissur City 5 Thrissur City Thiruvananthapuram, only one of its kind in entire Kerala Police. Forces stable or abroad with high pedigree and quality. Purchases were
done from North India in 1984, 1987 and 1999. There are 28 stables in the
5 Construction of 43,300,000 TVM C 4 43,300,000 SPC & ADGP Villas at Bhakthivilasom The beginning of Mounted Police Unit in the State can be traced back present unit. The sanctioned strength of horses is 35 and the present
USQs to the year 1880, the then His Highness The Maharajas of Travancore strength is 11.
paved the way and was known as “The Raja Pramukhas Body Guards” till
6 Construction of 10,000,00 TSR 5 10,000,000 KEPA the independence of the nation from the British Colonial Rule. It was The Reserve Inspector (Mounted Police) is the Controlling Officer
Classrooms at situated in the Body Guard Square, at Palayam. There was an array of of this unit who is supervised by the Assistant Commandant AR,
KEPA high breed horses including foreign breeds, which were considered Thiruvananthapuram City under the administrative control of the
as a symbol of pride used for protection from enemies and pulling of Commissioner of Police, Thiruvananthapuram City. The present
MOPF 2013-14 (PLAN - STATE SHARE) chariots of the royal families etc.. Mounted Police Unit is functioning in a two-storied building. Offices and
7 Construction of 18,000,00 Veterinary Hospital is in the ground floor and 28 stables in two buildings.
Alappuzha 5 10,000,000 Aroor
Police Stations - The present Mounted Police Unit was established in the year 1961 Police Band Unit also occupies this campus. The first floor is used as
3 @ Rs. 180 Lakhs KKD Rl 5 5,000,000 Chombala (Phase I) vide G.O(Ms) 508/Home, dated 14.11.1961 and continued to be situated barrack for the men.
at Cantonment Camp (Body Guard Square), Palayam till 1981. Post the
8 Construction of 12,000,000 TVPM City 1 5,000,000 Pinarayi (Phase II)
Circle Offices/
SDP Offices - 3 @ DUTIES PERFORMED:
Rs. 120 Lakhs
* Regular Parade * Private Functions
9 Construction of 27,600,00 Kollam Rl 1 27,600,000 Kollam Rural
District Police
Office at Kollam -
* Ceremonial Functions * Shooting for Films and Serials
1 @ Rs. 276 Lakhs
* Night Patrol * Riding Practice
10 Construction of 60,000,000 Kottayam 10 Muttamblam
LSQs - 26 Nos. @
Rs. 600 Lakhs Palakkad 6 Mankara
PHQ 2 60,000,000 PHQ

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 KERALA POLICE SPORTS TEAMS IN 2018
The performance of all the Kerala Police Sports Teams in 2018 was The Performance of the Kerala Police Volleyball Team (Men) was
outstanding in many respects. Kerala Police has always concentrated satisfactory and the major results are listed below:
on Team Games and the performances were noteworthy. Kerala Police
Team also completed the construction of India’s first ultra modern SL. NATURE OF RESULT/
VENUE
Sports Hostel at Peroorkada, with top class amenities and a Gymnasium. No. TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE
The Performance of each of the teams is detailed below.
1 All India Police Games Ranchi Runner Up
The Performance of the Kerala Police Volleyball Team (Women) was the
best, wherein they won all the major tournaments in the Year 2018. 2 All India Gothavari 2nd Runner Up

3 All India Egmore 4th Place

SL. NATURE OF RESULT/
VENUE
No. TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE 4 Inter Club Vadakara Runner Up
1 All India Police Games Ranchi Winner

2 All India Guntur Winner

3 All India Egmore Winner

4 All India Thoothukudi Winner

5 All India Kasargod Winner

6 All Kerala Adoor Winner

7 Inter Club Vadakara Winner

8 All Kerala Ambalapuzha Winner

ATHLETIC TEAM - (MEN)

SL. RANK &

NAME UNIT MEET PERFORMANCE/POSITION YEAR
No. GL. NO.

Senior National 5th Position 2018

1 Anoop C.B. Hdr. 9407 KAP 1
National Inter State 3rd Position 2018

Open National Participation 2018

2 Sirajudeen Hdr.14165 MSP
Still Practicing in Kerala State Elite Camp at LNCPE

Open National Participation 2018

1 Abin B. Hdr. 8076 KAP 3
All India Police Meet Triple Jump - 4th 2018

ATHLETIC TEAM – (WOMEN)

SL. RANK &

NAME UNIT MEET PERFORMANCE/POSITION YEAR
No. GL. NO.

1 Sini S. WSI KAP 2nd All India Police Meet 100 m – 2nd 4 x 100 m – 3rd 2018

Open National Pole Vault - Participation 2018

2 Reshma Raveendran WHdr. 12927 SAP
All India Police Meet Pole Vault - 5th 2018

Open National Participation 2018

3 Manju K. WHdr. 14162 MSP
All India Police Meet 4 x 100 m – 3rd 2018

4 Aryanath WHdr.8072 KAP 3 All India Police Meet 4 x 100 m – 3rd 2018

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 PERFORMANCE OF KERALA POLICE BASKETBALL TEAM (WOMEN) 2018 SEASON
5 Shilbi A.P. WHdr.8073 KAP 3 All India Police Meet 4 x 100 m – 3rd 2018

SL.
Open National Participation 2018 No. NATURE OF TOURNAMENT VENUE DISTRICT/ STATE RESULT/ PERFORMANCE
6 Jenimol Joy WHdr.8075 KAP 3
All India Police Meet Triple Jump - 2nd 2018
1 All India Coimbatore Tamilnadu Semi Final

Open National Participation 2018

7 Sinju Prakash WHdr.9795 KAP 4 2 All Kerala Athirampuzha Kottayam Runner Up
All India Police Meet Pole Vault - 2nd 2018

5 Shilpa Chacko WHdr.14164 3 Senior State Athirampuzha Kottayam Runner Up

MSP All India Police Meet Triple Jump - 4th 2018

SL. 4 All Kerala Champions Trophy Ernakulam Winner

No. NAME OF TOURNAMENT NAME OF TROPHY VENUE YEAR POSITION

1 All India Madhya Pradesh 2018 Winner

PERFORMANCE OF KERALA POLICE WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM
2 All India Odisha 2018 Winner
SL. BEST/ HIGHEST PERFORMANCE/ PAR-
NAME Gl.No./ RANK POSITION
2 All India Nagpur 2018 Winner No. TICIPATION 2018 YEAR

1 YASIR P. HDR. 12591 Senior State Medalist - 2018 1st

PERFORMANCE OF KERALA POLICE HANDBALL TEAM -2018
SL.
No. NAME OF TOURNAMENT VENUE RESULT / PERFORMANCE POSITION 2 STIJO JOSE CPO 7756 Senior State Medalist - 2018 1st – Individual Champion-
Selected for State Camp
1 All India Kannur Participation 2018
3 MADHU CPO 5139 Senior State - 2018 4th
2 35th Federation Cup Punjab Participation 2018

PERFORMANCE OF KERALA POLICE JUDO TEAM IN 2018 PERFORMANCE OF KERALA POLICE WRESTLING TEAM

SL.
No. NATURE OF TOURNAMENT VENUE RESULT / PERFORMANCE SL. BEST/ HIGHEST PERFORMANCE/ PAR-
NAME Gl.No./ RANK
No. TICIPATION 2018 YEAR
1 ASWIN P.C. Asian Games Participation in Khurash - 2018, All India Police Judo
Championship 2017, 2018 1 ABDUL RASHID P.A. PC 8595 Senior National - 2018
All India Police Judo Championship 2017, 2018, Commonwealth
2 JITHIN KUMAR V.
Games Selection Trail - 2018 2 NOUFAL M. PC 8846 Senior National - 2018

TEAM PERFORMANCE
3 ARUN T.T. PC 5641 Senior National - 2018
1. Mens team champions in Senior State Judo Championship - 2018
2. Overall 1st runner up in Senior State Judo Championship - 2018
3. Senior Champions in State – Kurash Championship - 2017-201

PERFORMANCE OF KERALA POLICE SWIMMING TEAM IN 2018

‘JAVELIN’- INDIA’S FIRST EXCLUSIVE POLICE SPORTS HOSTEL
SL. BEST/ HIGHEST PERFORMANCE/
NAME GL.NO./ RANK POSITION Kerala Police had achieved its highest successes in the history of However, the accommodation facilities for these sports persons were
No. PARTICIPATION IN 2018 YEAR
Sports during the period between1984-1990. Kerala Police had strong quite insufficient. It was decided to construct a new Sports Hostel
1 Sajan Prakash API Asian Games participation - 2018 100 m Butterfly -12th 200 m teams in volleyball, basketball, athletics, swimming and football. These building with all facilities. Now, a Sports Hostel for Kerala Police
Senior National - 2018 Butterfly - 5th teams had performed outstandingly in Federation cup, All India Police has been constructed in a three storied building with all modern
Meet, other National meets etc.. One or two members of Indian teams amenities such as gym, kitchen, dining hall, recreation hall, rooms for
2 Rahul Krishnan K. HDR. 12929 All India Police Aquatic Meet - 2018 Bronze Medal were always from the Kerala Police. About 173 sports persons were accommodation etc.. Being a Sports Hostel under the control of Police
recruited to Kerala Police in sports quota during this period. Department, this is unprecedented in the history of Indian police. This
Rakesh R. was made possible only by the interest of the Government of Kerala in
3 HDR. 12930 Senior National 2016, All India Police Bronze Medal
For the next 10-12 years, these recruitments could not be done due sports and games. By constructing separate Sports Hostel for men and
Aquatic Meet - 2018
to many reasons. In 2009, Kerala Police had come up with a new women, the Government has put a strong step forward to strengthen
4 Vaisakh S.S. HDR. 13933 All India Police Aquatic Meet - 2018 Bronze Medal recruitment policy and 64 sportsmen were recruited into the Police Sports in Kerala.
Department followed by recruitment of 24 women personnel next year.
Renjith H.R. As a result, Kerala Police had won many events in the year 2010. This During 1984-90, Kerala Police had only 5 teams. However, as of now,
5 HDR. 12931 All India Police Aquatic Meet - 2018 Bronze Medal
process of recruitment was pursued in the coming years also as part of the teams have been increased by including Judo, handball, wrestling,
5 Aneesh U. strengthening various teams of Kerala Police. shooting etc..
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CHAPTER
WELFARE &
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
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 KERALA POLICE WELFARE BUREAU SPECIAL ALLOWANCES
SUBSIDIARY CENTRAL POLICE CANTEEN (SCPC)
The Police Welfare Bureau (PWB) is constituted under section 104
As per GO (MS) No. 176/11/11 dated 0.08.2011 a Subsidiary Central Police Master Canteen. As such the SCPC at AR Camp, TVPM City has already of Kerala Police Act 2011, intends to meet the welfare needs of the
Canteen started at Kerala Police Academy for the police persons of started functioning since January 2012. As agreed by the Govt. of PERMANENT RATION
police force of the State. It was constituted by PHQ Order No. J4
Thrissur. The canteen is having an area of 7,000 sq. ft. consisting of Kerala, Branch Distribution Centre of SCPC, AR Camp, TVPM City was TRAVELLING MONEY
(welfare)/91680/2011 dated 10/10/2011. Its functions commenced from
4 bill counters. Home Appliances, Computer Peripherals & Electronics opened at the rate of one for each Revenue District in the State for ALLOWANCE ALLOWANCE
November 2011 onwards. The PWB is headed by the DGP & SPC, under
like USB, Headphone, UPS, Mobile Phone, LCD & TVs, Textiles, purchase and sale of commodities purchased from the CPC. As such, (Rs.250) (Rs.250)
the Chairmanship of an officer not below the rank of ADGP and Secretary
Cosmetics, Crockery, Utensils, Stationary, Groceries, Vegetables 13 Police Canteens are working in other districts of the State as the not below the rank of IGP. Presently ADGP (HQ) and IGP (HQ) are holding
and Bakery Items are available at CPC for Police, Excise, Fire and Branch Distribution Centres of the Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, these positions. The committee includes advisory members fixed by
Rescue Forces and retired personnel from above. Kerala Police AR Camp, Nandavanam, Thiruvananthapuram City for administrative the SPC and includes District Police Chief, TVPM City, President, KPSOA
opened a new Subsidiary Central Police Canteens (SCPC) at AR Camp, convenience. The average monthly turnover in respect of each Canteen State Committee, President and Secretary of KPOA State Committee,
Thiruvananthapuram City vide reference Order No.CXVII.2/CPC/2009- is around Rs. 50 lakhs. The average monthly turnover of 14 branches President, Secretary and Treasurer of KPA State Committee. In SPECIAL DAY OFF
CPC-7230 dated 22.11.2011 of the Central Office, CPC, New Delhi with together will be roughly around Rs. 4 crores. Out of 14 canteens in the addition, SHO Vanitha PS, TVPM City is included as a Special Invitee. ALLOWANCE ALLOWANCE
the canteen at GC CRPF Camp, Pallippuram, TVPM as the approved State, the details are as follows: The committee will convene bimonthly to discuss and formulate various (Rs.220) (Rs.400-Rs.500)
welfare measures and for implementing the same.
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, Nandavanam, AR Camp, ∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, Thrissur Branch IX/131/143. Kerala UNIFORM RISK
Thiruvananthapuram City Police Academy Ramavarmapuram, Thrissur - 680631 For implementing the welfare activities and programmes, a Welfare ALLOWANCE ALLOWANCE
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, Pirayiri Grama Panchayath , Old Fund under PWB has been formulated since November 2011. The source (Rs.5000 per (Rs.110)
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, Kollam Branch, No. KC 44/972,
No.19/349, New No. 17/264. AR Camp, Kallekkad. P.O., Palakkad - 678006 of fund is the subscription collected from the members (The members year)
Armed Reserve Camp Kollam - 691001
of PWB comprises of State Police Chief to Recruit Police Constables
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, IV/476, Earth Grama Panchayat, ∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, MSP Camp, UP Hill, Building and retired police personnel who remit subscription). Subscription
Paruthipara, Valaya. P.O., Adoor Pathanamthitta - 691554 No.347, 348/XIII, Malappuram Municipality, Malappuram. P.O., includes Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) per annum for gazette
Malappuram - 676505 officers, Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only) per month for others and Rs. 500/-
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, District Police Headquarters per annum from retired police officers/ personnel. FEEDING
Camp 42/70, Civil Station Ward Alappuzha Collectorate P.O., ∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, 11/409, Constable Hostel, AR OTHER
CHARGE
Alappuzha - 688001 Camp, Kozhikode City - 67301 ALLOWANCE
There is a joint account of PWB in the name of Chairman and Secretary ALLOWANCE
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, XIV/64, Police Camp, ∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, Building No.4 ,Ward No. XXII, A.R. at SBI Althara Branch, Tvpm, where the Welfare Fund is accumulated.
Muttambalam Village Collectorate P.O., Keezhukunnu, Kottayam Camp, Puthoorvayal. P.O., Meppai Panchayath, Wayanad - 673121 The account number is 32043046889. The welfare funds collected by all
- 686002 units are directly deposited by the concerned units in to this account.
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, Building No.TTN/9/663, Kannur For any type of withdrawals or transfer of fund from this account, the
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, XIII/11 Vazhathoppu Panchayath Municipality, Civil Station, Kannur - 670002 signatures of both Chairman and Secretary are necessary. There is no SMARTNESS ELECTRICITY &
AR Camp Painavu P.O. direct cash dealing in the Police Welfare Bureau. ALLOWANCE WATER ALLOWANCE
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, Building No. 8/452, Madhur
∙ Subsidiary Central Police Canteen, XVI/81, 82.83, AR Camp Panchayath, R.D. Nagar P.O., Kasargod - 671125
As a part of welfare measures, PWB is sanctioning Grant and Interest
Compound, Hill Palace, Thripunithura, Ernakulam - 682301
Free Loans to the serving personnel who are subscribers to PWB fund
and Grant to the retired personnel for serious ailments like Cancer,
HELP AND ASSISTANCE TO TACKLE STRESS (HATS)
II. CMS PROJECT AT PHQ AND 21 REMOTE LOCATIONS (DISTRICTS AND CBCID AND SBCID HQS)
Kidney & Liver Problems (Non-alcoholic cause), Stroke/Paralysis, Cardio ∙ Counselling centres at the district level to help personnel suffering
SCHEME YEAR CATEGORY ITEM NO./ UNIT AMOUNT UTILISED Thoracic Diseases, Spinal Cord & Neuro Problems, serious permanent from stress
disabilities etc.. In case of emergency, cases on medical ground, DGP
2013-14 Mobility Purchase of Open Lorries 3 4,423,704.00 & SPC can sanction emergency financial assistance and same will be ∙ Total 5,084 police personnel benefitted during 2016 & 2017.
ratified as loan or grant by the next committee of PWB. The maximum
amount of financial assistance one can avail from PWB is Rs. 3,00,000/-
2013-14 Mobility Ambulance 2 1,651,729.00
as non refundable grant and Rs.3,00,000/- as interest free loan. Loan
will be recovered in instalments of Rs. 5,000/-.
2016-17 Mobility Bullet Resistant Vehicle 1 3,301,200.00
In the case of financial assistance for treatment of serious diseases,
2013-14 Mobility Buses 10 16,732,500.00 a person subscribed to Police Welfare Bureau can apply for the same
through their unit by submitting a request to the unit head along with
2013-14 Mobility Buses 5 8,510,576.00 his treatment records including copy of bills, hospital records, doctor
certificate etc. The unit heads will forward the contents to the Chairman
2014-15 Mobility Buses 6 10,148,700.00 PWB after conducting a detailed enquiry by the District Special Branch/
AC (Adj).
2017-18 Mobility Innova Crysta 2 2,551,354.00 SERVING POLICE PERSONNEL
2013-14 Equipment Robotic Mobile Cutter Vehicle 1 5,760,000.00
Timely
Promotions & Special
2016-17 Mobility Force Traveller 6 6,669,291.00 HATS
8 Hours Duty Allowances
System COMPREHENSIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
2017-18 Mobility Force Traveller 17 19,128,740.00
∙ To identify and address work related and other types of stress which
2016-17 Mobility 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle 9 5,447,943.00 they confront during their day to day life
Comprehensive
Stress ∙ In association with a group of Psychologists and an NGO (CARE
2017-18 Mobility Mahindra TUV 15 10,960,470.00 SHAPE GPAIS
Management WORLD FOUNDATION)
Scheme
2016-17 Mobility Water Tanker 1 1,421,936.00 ∙ 5 master trainers in every district

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 ACCIDENT INSURANCE KERALA POLICE HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY POLICE CONSUMER SOCIETY POLICE WELFARE FUND
∙ No premium Housing loans distributed from Kerala Police Housing Co-operative ∙ Groceries and other essential commodities for police personnel
Financial Assistance from Government
∙ Rs. 10 lakh assured sum Society ∙ It is governed by a democratically elected body (Police Officers)
∙ Complete educational expenses for selected 14 children (deserving)
till they get appointment on compassionate ground FINANCIAL
HOUSE CENTRAL POLICE CANTEEN & SUBSIDIARY POLICE Contribution from police officers
Sl. No. HOUSING LOAN CONSTRUCTION CANTEEN
YEAR
∙ Scholarship for students (merit based professional courses) - grant MATERIAL LOAN Fine realised from police officers as penalities in inquiry
Rs. 1 lakh ∙ At present our State has 14 outlets of Subsidiary Central Police proceedings
1 2014-15 24,63,00,000 28,31,00,000 canteens in 14 revenue districts
SHAPE ∙ Central management commitee headed by an officer in the rank of
Contribution from individuals or institutions as permitted by Govt.
2 2015-16 43,16,00,000 63,13,00,000 ADGP and assited by officer in the rank of Inspector General of Police
∙ Systematic Health Assessment for Police Personnel and Superintendents of Police
Operational profit from institutions or programmers conducted as
∙ Smart card system with varying limits of purchase to Gazetted and Non part of welfare activities
∙ Launched in association with the Health Department rendering free 3 2016-17 66,97,00,000 52,27,00,000
Gazatted Officers
and regular health check-ups exclusively for the police personnel
TOTAL 2,34,76,00,000 1,43,71,00,000 ∙ Families of police personnel are invited in various activities in the ∙ Contribution from police personnel:
functioning of the Police Canteen ∙ Self Drawing Offices - Rs. 1000 per annum
∙ Caters to the needs of the staff of Fire Force, Transport, Excise ∙ Others - Rs. 50 per annum
Department etc. ∙ PWB sanctions grants and interest free loans to the serving
WELFARE SCHEMES IN KPHCS ∙ 2% of profit goes to welfare fund personnal who are subscriber to PWB
∙ CPC items from CRPF Canteen, Trivandrum ∙ Grant given as legal assistance for the officers facing legal battles, as a
CPAS - Collective Posthumous Aid Scheme
∙ Purchase committee for Non CPC item. Price of Non CPC item fixed result of official duties
Rs. 18,000 - 20 Installments
usually 25% less than MRP ∙ The maxium amount of financial assistance:
On Death - Rs. 51 lakhs
∙ There is a District Committee also to govern the functions of canteen ∙ Non refundable grant - Rs. 3,00,000/-
On Retirement - Principal + 2% Int
headed by DPC as President and DySP Admin as Secretary ∙ Interest free loans - Rs. 3,00,000/-
CARE - Critical Ailment Relief Endowment
Rs. 6000 - 20 Installments ∙ Loan will be recovered in instalments of Rs. 5000/-
FINANCIAL SECURITY ∙ Caters to the needs of retired personnel by providing grants in case
For all major treatments - Rs. 3 lakhs (dependent)
Refundable of serious ailments like Cancer, Kidney & Liver Problems (Non-
KERALA POLICE WELFARE BUREAU alcoholic cause) Stroke/ Paralysis, Cardio Thoracis Diseases,
Investment & Share
2% share in every loan taken yields 25% as dividend every year KERALA POLICE WELFARE & AMENITY FUND Spinal Coard & Neuro Problems, serious permanent disabilities etc.

KERALA POLICE FAMILY HEALTH SCHEME (KPFHS) DISTRICT POLICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY KERALA POLICE WELFARE BUREAU
∙ Treatment under Central Government Health Scheme rate by FAMILY AID SCHEME Financial assistance given on medical grounds from police welfare
selected hospitals in districts fund:
∙ Police personnel pay Rs. 15/-for lifetime health coverage
∙ Health Card issued. Beneficial for dependents too FINANCIAL INTEREST FREE NON REFUNDABLE
Sl. No.
∙ This scheme is introduced in four Police Districts; Thrissur City, YEAR LOAN GRANT
Thrissur Rural, Kochi and Kollam
1 2015-16 1,31,90,000 2,02,41,500

GROUP PERSONNEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE SCHEME APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUND 2 2016-17 1,43,15,000 1,63,30,900
∙ Premium - Rs. 400 ∙ Appointment to the force have been done on compassionate grounds
3 2017-18 2,32,09,000 1,68,23,000
∙ In case of death - Assured sum of Rs. 10 lakhs ∙ During the period of 2012 - 2014 a total of 548 personnel were
appointed on compassiobable ground. Around 395 petitions are TOTAL 5,07,14,000 5,33,95,400
HOUSING pending and the process is on

∙ Kerala Police Housing Cooperative Society (KPHCS) CBSE SCHOOL FINANCIAL SECURITY
∙ In case of death - Assured sum of Rs. 10 lakhs ∙ Objective is to relieve the distress among subscribers and their
∙ Two Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools in Trivandrum and Thrissur districts
families in unforeseen conditions by giving financial support
KPHCS ∙ Police land given on lease for 99 years
∙ Setup with the contribution of all police personnel of and below the
∙ More than 50% of strength - Childern of Police Personnel
∙ Aim is to fullfill the housing needs of the police personnel by provid rank of inspectors and ministerial staff (Rs. 60/-per year) and with the
ing loans help of Government grant
∙ Membership Rs. 500/- ∙ Grant and loan to police personnel and ministerial staff and their
∙ Turnover - 500 crores, Profit - Rs. 12 crores families on medical emergencies. Educational scholarships, funds to
∙ KPHCS extends loans for: sports and cultural activities

FUNCTIONING BODY
Housing - 30 lakhs
Maintenance - 10 lakhs (10%) CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Educational Loan - 5 lakhs (6%) LAND
KERALA POLICE WELFARE BUREAU BUSINESS COMMITTEE
CONSTRUCTION UNIT COMMITTEE
∙ Constituted under section 104 of Kerala Police Act 2011 to meet the
welfare needs of police personnel Loan up to 1 lakh
MAINTENANCE and grant Rs.
∙ Chairman - ADGP (HQ); Secretary - IGP (HQ); Advisory members not 25,000/-
exceeding ten from different ranks of Police Force
EQUIPMENTS ∙ Fix the policies and norms in respect of welfare of the police and
supervise the welfare activities of various police units

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 DISTRICT POLICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY
∙ To provide financial security to police personnel and to protect them
from debit traps
∙ Advantages are speedy loan and security up to Rs. 1,50,000/-
∙ Functioning body: President - District Police Chief and Executive
members are elected

LOAN Education (10% interest)

to be recovered in 120 House Maintenance (10.5% int)
instalments Emergency (up to Rs. 75,000) 10.5% int

SAVINGS Chit Funds

Fixed Deposits

SAVINGS Free Medi Claim Policy (Rs. 30,000/year)

FAMILY AID FUND

∙ The object of the fund is to provide financial assistance to the families
of Kerala Police Personnel who lay down their lives while in the line of duty
∙ The fund has been collected from police officers in district/unit basis
∙ According to the number of police officers in the district/unit this
amount varies from 8.5 lakhs to 13 lakhs

NEW POLICE STATIONS INAUGURATED IN 2018

1. Government has sanctioned 7 police stations namely
Achankovil (Kollam Rural), Koppam (Palakkad), Thondarnad
(Wayanad), Nagaroor (Thiruvananthapuram Rural),
Kaipamangalam (Thrissur Rural) and Pinarayi (Kannur) and
Puthur (Palakkad) vide GO (MS) NO. GO (RT) NO. 248712017l Home
dated 22.09.2011.

2. Among them Pinarayi Police Station inaugurated on

30.06.2018 by Hon’ble Chief Minister physically. The rest of
the police stations were inaugurated on 13.08.2018 by
Hon’ble Chief Minister. Nagaroor PS was inaugurated
physically and the rest (Achankovil, Koppam, Thondarnad,
Kaipamangalam) through video conferencing.

3. Puthur police station was sanctioned, but not inaugurated.

BROADLY

FINANCE HOUSING MEDICAL CONSUMER EDUCATION

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CHAPTER
SPECIAL CELLS
& UNITS

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 COASTAL SECURITY TOURISM POLICE
After the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, The Indian Government, along with Tourism Police was formed in the State to deal with complaints of
various States located in coastal areas, have ensured in forming a cheating, overcharging and victimisation of tourists, both foreign
specialised police force to maintain security of the coasts and conduct and domestic. As the normal Police Force is heavily pre-occupied
patrolling in the sea up to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km). The cases reported with various engagements, the need to set up Tourism Police was
on the sea (in the territorial waters) will be investigated by the Coastal felt, in order to help the cause of tourism in the State. As a first step,
Police. In Kerala, 1st Coastal Police Station was started at Neendakara Government had accorded sanction in 1997 for the creation of 150
in Kollam District in the year 2009. posts of PCs and 30 posts of HCs in the Police Department to set up a
separate wing of Tourism Wing in the State. These Tourist personnel
In Kerala, 14 Coastal Police Stations are existing now. Assistant are deployed at major tourist destinations of the State. The Tourist
Inspector General of Police is the present supervisory head of Coastal Police Personnel play a very important role in the development of
Police Stations. tourism by providing assistance to tourists, patrolling areas of tourism
importance, preventing crimes in tourist centres and by lending a
∙ Vizhinjam Coastal Police Station helping hand to the tourists. Their services have been appreciated by
∙ Neendakara Coastal Police Station one and all considering the nature of their duties.
∙ Thottappally Coastal Police Station
∙ Fort Kochi Coastal Police Station
∙ Azhikode Coastal Police Station
∙ Beypore Coastal Police Station
∙ Azheekal Coastal Police Station
∙ Bekal Coastal Police Station
∙ Arthunkal Coastal Police Station
∙ Ponnani Coastal Police Station
∙ Munakkakavadu Coastal Police Station
∙ Thalassery Coastal Police Station
∙ Kumbla Coastal Police Station
∙ Thrikaripur Coastal Police Station

OBJECTIVES OF COASTAL POLICE

The establishment of Coastal Police Stations, which undertake ∙ To collect intelligence on all the above matters
patrolling of the seas near the land boundaries, help to prevent and curb
the illicit drugs/ arms/ ammunition/ explosives smuggling. ∙ To coordinate among related agencies like State Police, Indian Navy,
Coast Guard, Fisheries Department, Customs etc. to improve quality
∙ To provide an additional line of defence in the coast line of the country of coastal policing

∙ To prevent the intrusion of militants and anti-national elements into ∙ To help the District Administration in the coastal districts in disaster
the country through the sea management

∙ To prevent smuggling of petrol, diesel, medicines, illicit liquor ∙ To handle law & order situations which may arise on account of
and other commodities and valuable items from the clashes between various communities/ groups both on shore/ offshore
country to other countries through sea and vice versa POLICE TELE COMMUNICATION
∙ To effectively impose ban on monsoon trawling in some States and
∙ To prevent illegal transportation of arms/ ammunition, explosives, enforce the law of the State relating to fishing, if so desired by the Police Tele Communication Unit is a State wide unit and is under Maintaining of various communication networks such as High
narcotic substances and also to prevent human trafficking from and concerned State the command and control of one Superintendent of Police, who is Frequency communication (HF), Trunk, District and Town VHF
to the country through the sea supervised by Director General of Police, State Crime Records Bureau. communication, COB communication and POLNET are carried out by
∙ To handle environmental issues like oil-spills and pollution by toxic The Superintendent of Police, Telecommunication is assisted by each Tele Communication sub unit located at all districts and through
∙ To prevent collusion between some fishermen and smugglers or substances on territorial waters through coordination among Deputy Superintendent of Police, Telecom viz. C&T (Communication repeater stations. The Police Tele Communication Unit undertakes the
militants for committing unlawful acts various agencies & Training) and C&W (Crypto and Workshop). Each Police District and repair and maintenance of all communication equipment and periodical
Central Workshop, Stores, HF Control, Cipher Cell are supervised by checking of all communication equipment, batteries installed in all
∙ To protect the maritime interest of the country by such acts as concerned Inspectors of Police. units other than Police Tele Communication Unit and computers and
∙ To obtain community participation in Coastal Security
prescribed/ directed by the concerned State/ Union Territory accessories installed in every office.

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 Ministry of Women and Children Empowerment, Govt. of India has theft, GRP has succeeded in enforcing 2 cases under Kerala Antisocial
KERALA GOVERNMENT RAILWAY POLICE allotted funds to Indian Railways under ‘Nirbhaya Project for the Activities (Prevention) Act 2007 (KAAPA). This is a good initiative by
installation of CCTV cameras in railway stations. We have identified the the GRP which reduced the reporting of theft cases and imparted a
ORGANISATIONAL SET UP OF KERALA GRP STRENGTH
railway stations wherein these CCTV Cameras are to be installed and secure feeling among the commuters. Besides, security proceedings
Kerala Railway Police functions under the direct supervision of ADGP Present strength of GRP, Kerala is SP - 1, DySP - 4, Inspectors - 4, SI/ the process is under progress. By use of these CCTV cameras, we will u/s 107, 109 & 110 CrPC are being initiated against habitual criminals
(Intelligence & Railways) & IG (Intelligence & Railways), headed by ASI - 25 and SCPOs/CPO/WCPOs - 654. be able to locate suspicious characters and the crimes can be detected and antisocial elements and History Sheets are opened against them
Superintendent of Police, designated for this purpose and assisted by in a scientific manner. to prevent theft and other criminal activities. Details of security
4 DySPs, 4 IRPs and 19 Sub Inspectors. Railway Police District is divided The Railway Police provides security to passengers in more than 286 proceedings initiated by Kerala GRP for the last 3 years is as follows:
∙ Action Taken Against Habitual Offenders
into two sub divisions, 4 Circles and 13 Railway Police Stations. trains that are running through Kerala daily, by way of deploying Beat and
As a part of taking preventive measures against crimes, especially
MoP. Security of the railway stations and prevention of drug trafficking,
JURISDICTION  terrorist activities, extremist activities etc. are also the major tasks
The jurisdiction of Kerala Railway Police extends within the boundary of to be performed by Railway Police, other than the prevention and 2016 2017 2018
detection of crime. SECTION OF LAW REPORTED DETECTED REPORTED DETECTED REPORTED DETECTED
the Railway line of 1,027 km in the State. 174 railway stations are there
within this area.
109 CrPC 6 2 0 0 3 3

110 CrPC 5 2 0 0 3 3

151 CrPC 2 2 0 0 5 5

102 CrPC 1 1 4 4 2 2

41(1)(d), 102 CrPC 3 3 4 4 6 6

107 CrPC 0 0 0 0 6 6

Total 17 10 8 8 25 25

∙ Enforcement of Kerala Antisocial Activities (Prevention) Act 2007 ∙ Awareness Campaigns and Distribution of Awareness Pamphlets
(KAAPA) Special Awareness campaigns to prevent property offences and for
For the prevention of crimes, especially theft, GRP has succeeded in ensuring safety, security and dignity of women commuters were
enforcing 2 cases under Kerala Antisocial Activities (Prevention) Act organised at various railway stations in coordination with the Student
2007. This is a good action by the GRP which reduced the reporting Police Cadets and Women NGOs. Awareness pamphlets containing
of theft cases and imparted a secure feeling among the commuters. Kerala Railway Police Control Room Number 9846200100 and RPF
Control Room Number 9995040000 and guidelines for safe travel
∙ Formation of District Anti Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) were distributed among the passengers in all railway stations and
In view of combating illegal transportation of narcotic substances trains in the State in view of preventing crimes like theft, snatching,
through trains, District Anti Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) drugging etc..
has been constituted in Kerala GRP. Detection of narcotic substances
has been enhanced since then and illegal transportation through trains ∙ Implementation of Janamaithri Police Project (Community Policing)
has been reduced. Details of detection of NDPS cases are as follows: ‘Janamaithri Suraksha Project’ (Community Policing) is a flagship
programme of Kerala Police. The prime objectives of this project is to
NDPS CASES REPORTED IN RAILWAYS DURING THE YEAR 2018 improve and maintain a warm Police-Public relationship and thereby
prevent crime, improve cooperation of the Police and the Public in
TOTAL CASES 90 security matters and to ensure mutual cooperation of members of
the public in the domain of security through coordinated efforts by
ARREST 101
the Police and the People. To ensure public cooperation in all aspects
TOTAL QUANTITY SEIZED GANJA132.871 kg & 224 of policing, Community Police Project has been launched in Kerala
NITRAZEPAM TABLETS GRP recently. The committee consists of regular passengers, railway
staff, RPF officials, porters, taxi drivers, vendors, TTEs, volunteers
NDPS CASES REPORTED IN RAILWAYS DURING THE YEAR 2017
of women association etc.. Janamaithri Committees have been
CRIME ON RAILWAYS (MEASURES TO CONTROL TOTAL CASES 50 constituted in every Railway Police Station and monthly meetings of
RAILWAY NUMBER OF
Sl. No. these committees will be held. This is expected to lower passenger
PASSENGER OFFENCES LIKE THEFT, SNATCHING/ STATION CAMERAS INSTALLED
ARREST 61 offences and property cases by virtue of healthy relationship
ROBBERY, DACOITY & DRUGGING) 1 TVC 79 between Police and Public.
TOTALQUANTITY SEIZED GANJA 83.182 kg
∙ Mobile Patrol and Beat Duties 2 Kollam 41
Formation of Dog Squad[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]
Almost 286 trains are running through Kerala daily. As part of imparting 3 Ernakulam Jn 80 ∙ Detection of Property Cases for the last 3 years - Robbery A dedicated ‘Dog Squad’ for Kerala GRP has been constituted recently
safety and security to the passengers and their property, Kerala GRP ∙ During 2018, 12 robbery cases are reported and 10 are detected
4 Ernakulam Town 17 for the detection of drugs, liquor, arms & ammunitions etc.. These
is deploying Beat and Mobile Patrols in trains and platforms. With the ∙ In 2017 a total of 30 robbery cases were reported and 27 were detected
5 Kottayam 20 squads will function in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and
available strength, we are able to cover 160 trains running through Kerala. ∙ 9 robbery cases out of 11 reported were detected during 2016 Palakkad districts.
6 Chengannur 20
Installation of Security Cameras 7 Thrissur 18 SAFETY OF RAILWAYS TRACKS AND RAILWAY PROJECTS
∙ Ordinary Theft
∙ Security cameras are installed in major Railway stations (table ∙ During 2018, 121 theft cases are reported and 77 cases are detected
attached) with monitoring rooms to screen the movements of 8 Kozhikkode 50 ∙ Joint Combing Operations
∙ During 2017, 105 cases were detected out of 167 reported cases
passengers in the railway stations and platforms. Total 325 Frequent Joint Combing Operations and Special Drives in
∙ During 2016, a total of 134 cases were reported and 92 cases were detected

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 ∙ Formation of ‘WhatsApp’ Groups District Missing Persons Tracing Unit has been constituted in GRP, Kerala
As part of utilising the modern aspects of Information Technology for for dealing with the man missing cases, including missing children.
preventing/detecting property offences and finding out the missing
Missing Children (under the age of 18)
persons/children, different ‘WhatsApp’ Groups are created. Rail
Alert Control Room is monitoring the ‘WhatsApp’ groups. ‘WhatsApp’ ∙ Runaway/missing children in contact with the railways are traced/
Groups containing various members are in operation in Kerala GRP. recovered by the Kerala Railway Police and are handed over to the
It includes Supervisory officers of GRP, Intelligence duty personnel, parents/Child Welfare Committees as per the norms laid down in the
GRP SHOs/personnel, RPF personnel, Railway staff, vendors, taxi Standard Operating Procedure of Railways.
drivers etc. Effective dissemination of information about the missing
persons, unidentified bodies, criminals involved in various offences
∙ During 2016 a total of 47 child missing cases (35 boys and 12 girls) were
within the Railway Police network local Police, RPF etc. are ensured registered and all cases were traced.
through this platform.
∙ During 2017, out of 10 child missing cases (8 boys and 2 girls) all cases
∙ Mobile Application ‘Raksha’ were traced.
Kerala Police has launched a mobile application called ‘Raksha’. This
application will get updated regularly on the activities and services of
∙ No child missing cases were reported in 2018.
Police in Kerala. Various information such as alert messages, safety
tips, traffic information etc. will be available on this App. A telephone
directory that has the phone numbers, E-mail IDs of all relevant police CO-ORDINATION MECHANISM BETWEEN POLICE, GRP
officials will be available in the application. Railway Passengers on AND RAILWAYS
board can seek help through this App in case of distress.
∙ Interstate transfer of cases
On the basis of investigation, cases are transferred to the concerned
∙ Rail Alert Control Room
GRP of other States on point of jurisdiction. But it is noted that
Rail Alert Control Room of Kerala GRP is functioning 24x7 to help
some of the GRPs are sending back the CD files without sufficient
passengers. A proposal for establishing Computer Aided Dispatch
reasons. This is an issue is to be discussed. More than that, the cross
based Alert and Response System to attend and redress the
crime numbers of cases are pending from some of the States, as a
grievances of the railway commuters is under process in GRP Kerala.
result the files concerned are still pending with us. Despite repeated
C-DAC has been requested to conduct a detailed study on the
requests and sending of persons to the GRP offices, we are not in
deployment of GRP as well as RPF all over Kerala and also requested
receipt of the same.
to develop a computer based platform to receive calls and messages
from the commuters and despatch it to the field officials/police
∙ Exchange of Information/Intelligence on Criminals
personnel who are responsible for responding in case of emergency.
Since railway commuters are a floating population, criminals and
This will be implemented soon in Kerala Railway Police.
miscreants will be operating from different places across the
country. Different States in the Indian Railway network faces a
SECURITY OF WOMEN, TRAFFICKED/RUNAWAY/ serious challenge due to frequent thefts in running trains and
DESTITUTE CHILDREN & SPECIALLY ABLED PERSONS platform doping cases, transportation of contraband articles,
FOUND ON TRAINS. smuggling of goods and currency (pipe money), threat from terrorists
and LWE activities, illegal activities of rail goons etc.. Successful
Kerala GRP is taking the following steps to ensure safe journey of investigation of cases of above nature would not be successful due
women passengers. to lack of information on criminals since the accused involved in
such cases operate by traveling in trains across the Southern States.
∙ A scheme for passengers to register complaints with beat officers on For the purpose, exchange of information and intelligence among
train and avail a copy of the complaint is launched in Kerala GRP. The neighbouring States is inevitable.
scheme is to help passengers avoid going to a police station and they
can receive status of the case through telephone. This will be further ∙ Effective Escorting of VVIP/VIPs by GRP
improved this year based on feedback from the public. Kerala Railway Police is providing foolproof security to the Hon’ble
Governor of the State, Hon’ Ministers, MPs, MLAs, political party
∙ The ladies compartments in local trains are being escorted by GRP leaders, higher Govt. Officials etc..
and RPF during peak/non-peak hours. Staff deployment is made
with RPF are being organised in trains, tracks and railway premises to On reporting any kind of untoward incidents on tracks or stone pelting
prevent and detect property offences and avoid any kind of sabotage incidents towards running trains, Kerala GRP is concentrating on
during late night and early morning local trains to ensure proper RAILWAY COURIER SERVICE
security for lady passengers.
activities. During 2018, 60 Joint Combing Operations were conducted conducting campaigns in affected areas to create awareness among In Kerala Police, a Railway Courier Service started functioning from
by GRP, Kerala in co-ordination with RPF, District BDDS Teams, Dog public in healthy co-ordination with Ward Members/Councillors and 1984 onwards, with a view to collect and distribute mails (Tapals/ Daks)
∙ Women Safety awareness programmes such as Janayathra Suraksha
Squads of Districts and RPF in various railway stations and tracks. local Police. from Police Headquarters to various districts and from the districts
Committee and Janamaithri Committees are organised with the
In addition to this, Track Patrols are being conducted during special to the concerned places and Police Headquarters. A Railway Police
USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SAFEGUARD AGAINST participation of women and other passengers, porters and other
occasions like National Days, on receiving important intelligence Constable detailed for the Courier Service Duty collects the Dak from
railway employees for ensuring the safety and protection.
reports etc. in cooperation with RPF and railway gang men especially CYBER CRIME, MOBILE APPLICATION FOR RAILWAY Police Headquarters every day evening and travels in the evening
in the areas mapped as vulnerable such as junctions, abandoned PASSENGERS train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod (South to North) passing
∙ Security Helpline number is operational in GRP Control Room to
places etc. to avoid any kind of track sabotage activities. through all the districts.
enable women passengers to seek security related assistance on
Cyber Cell
real time basis.
∙ Janamaithri Committees have been constituted in every Railway A Cyber Cell is functioning in Kerala GRP Headquarters round the clock.
Police Station including members of local Self Government The issues related to cyber crimes have become high-profile in recent
∙ Awareness campaign to lady passengers about alerting the security
bodies like Panchayats and Corporations and the general days, particularly those surrounding hacking, copyright infringement,
forces/stopping the train in emergency situations for saving life and
public residing nearby the tracks and vital Railway Installations. unwarranted mass-surveillance, sextortion, child pornography, child
valuables will be conducted.
Objective of including local residents/Panchayat members in grooming etc.. To battle with these kinds of cyber crimes and other
these Committees is to collect information regarding any kind of cyber needs related to man missing cases, theft of electronic gadgets,
∙ Formation of District Missing Persons Tracing Unit (DMPTU)
disturbance/sabotage in railway tracks and railway projects and to mobile phone missing and other cyber enquiries, a full-fledged Cyber
take adequate preventive measures. Cell with adequate staff pattern is still required to Kerala GRP.

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 ANTI NAXAL FORCE (ANF)/ ATF/ THUNDERBOLT COMMANDO FORCE HI-TECH CRIME ENQUIRY CELL
The Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (KATS) was established with an commanded and coordinated by Superintendent of Police (Operations) Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell has been created to prevent and detect Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell functions as an expert support and analysis
objective to efficiently tackle the Maoist (LWE) issues prevailing in the and the KATS having Headquarters at Areacode with a strength of 241 serious and organised Cyber Crimes. It is a special cell of Kerala Police unit to various police stations and other police units in the matter
northern districts of Kerala. Commandos. The willing personnel from the IR Battalion will be trained which started functioning on 5th May 2006 by a special order of DGP of concerning Investigation of cyber-crimes and other crimes where
and deputed as Thunderbolt Commandos, as and when required. Kerala. Hi-Tech Cell currently functions under the direct supervision of technology has been used, requiring technical expertise to retrieve
The Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (KATS) is generally divided into two SP, HQ Crime Branch and the overall command of Addl. Director General technical evidence.
units, namely ‘’Thunderbolt Commando Force’’ and ‘’Anti Naxal Force The Anti Naxal Force (ANF) which is to be deployed in the 5 LWE affected of Police, Crimes.
(ANF)’’. The commandos of Thunderbolt are fully under the command and districts will consist of personnel from Battalions, other districts and The cell has not been given powers to register criminal cases relating to
control of State Police Chief, Kerala. The nodal officers for KATS is now from their respective local district as well. Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell generally enquires into matters such as cyber-crimes and conduct investigation of criminal cases.
the Inspector General of Police, Kannur range. The field operations are hacking of websites, online cheating, email hacking, phishing, identity
theft, child pornography, social media abuse, mobile phone abuse, loss/ This cell is the Nodal Unit for the entire Kerala Police to interact
theft of mobile phones and a growing list of computer, internet and with such units like C-DAC, C-DIT, NIC, Kerala IT Mission, KELTRON,
mobile phone facilitated crimes. Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell undertakes Reprographic Centre, All mobile/ Internet Service Providers as far as
extensive awareness activities on cyber-crimes and its prevention among crime investigation and related matters are concerned.
students, employees of various organisations and the general public.

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Detected and traced the accused persons in several cases, who were
regularly watching and transmitting child pornography.

WHATSAPP HARTHAL
Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell assisted the investigation of hartal called by
social media for collecting and tracing the suspects by analysing mobile
numbers, social media accounts and mobile phones all over Kerala.

PIRACY
Hi-Tech Cell has provided assistance to Anti-piracy Cell for collecting
and tracing the main admin details of “Tamil Rockers”.

SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING

In the recent agitation at Sabarimala, Hi-Tech Cell traced and identified AWARENESS CLASS TO SCHOOL/ COLLEGES/ OTHER
the trouble makers who propagated derogatory and communally INSTITUTIONS
sensitive posts against Police and Government. Similar efforts were
also taken against the spreading of rumours about NIPAH virus and Awareness classes to various schools/ colleges and other institutions
Measles Rubella Vaccination. were taken by the officials of Hi-Tech Crime Enquiry Cell.

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 Cells provide all necessary assistance to the investigating officers for
collecting digital evidence.

Besides this, District Cyber Cells have been providing training on

prevention, detection, investigation of cyber-crime to police officers
across districts. A Cyber Forensic Team comprising of 3 police officers
has been constituted in each police station, to enquire/ investigate
cases/ petitions involving cyber offences reported at the police station
level. The Cyber Forensic Team is also instructed to train all police
officers on various aspects of prevention, detection and investigation
of cyber-crimes/ petitions. A Social Media Monitoring Cell has been
constituted and is giving emphasis to vernacular/ hate/ Communal/
Political content. Precaution tips against cyber financial frauds and
other cyber-crimes are being circulated through various social media
ICCACOPS (INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN -
platforms. Posts/ slides focused on creating awareness among
TASK FORCE) users of cyber space about various channels though which cyber
Hi-Tech Cell is the nodal agency of Kerala Police, to do continuous complaints can be routed are also circulated through various social
monitoring of online child pornography. The suspect person’s IP & media platforms. Public awareness programmes on Do’s and Don’ts/
Port details were collected through the web portal of ICCACOPS and careful handling/ precaution tips against cyber financial frauds are very
recommended for registering case against the identified user. frequently conducted by Cyber Cells.

CYBER CHANGATHI AND HI-TECH CELL FACEBOOK PAGE.

Hi-Tech Cell Facebook Page, Cyber Changathi (Twitter account handled
by Hi-Tech Cell) are used for circulating tips for preventing cyber
offences and creating awareness among the people to be safe while
using social media and online money transactions.

DISTRICT CYBER CELLS

Cyber Cells are assisting investigation officers in proper analysis of
digital records including CDRs/ Tower Dumps/ IPDR and in systematic
collection of digital evidence (seizure of hard disks, memory cards,
mobile phones, collection of CCTV footage) in cyber-crimes. Cyber

KERALA POLICE CYBERDOME

Cyberdome is a technological research and development centre of other areas as well. Centre is also aligned with lot of individual experts
Kerala Police Department conceived as a cyber centre of excellence those who are having domain knowledge, unblemished background and
in cyber security as well as technology augmentation for effective committed to serve the society for a better tomorrow. Cyberdome is
policing. It functions as a high tech public-private partnership centre operating an online office of technical experts, ethical hackers, and
of collaboration for different stakeholders in the domain of cyber competent cyber security professionals who can assist the police in the
security and handling of cyber-crimes in a proactive manner. One area of cyber security, cybercrime investigation and domain knowledge
of the main objectives of the Cyberdome is to prevent cyber-crimes updating. This online office is also holding a group of specially selected
through developing a cyber-threat resilient ecosystem in the State to experts having professional competency who can give assistance and
defend against the growing threat of cyber attacks by synergising with suggestions to the police to tackle the various cyber policing issues
other departments and nodal agencies of the State. Cyberdome makes cropping up in the cyber world.
a collective coordination among the Government departments and
agencies, academia, research groups, non-profitable organisations,
individual experts from the community, ethical hackers, private
organisations, and other law enforcement agencies in the country
with an aim of providing a safe and secure cyber world for each and
every citizen in the State. We are also linked up to many national
and international cyber security collaborations as well as to the law
enforcement agencies to fight against the borderless nature of cyber-
crimes. In order to address the highly challenging and dynamic nature
of cyber threats, apart from the Government stakeholders, the centre
is also working hand in hand with industry fraternity in public-private
partnership model for equipping the Kerala Police by adapting the
latest technologies of rapidly changing environment. The industry
and the software/ technology companies are providing their technical
expertise and capabilities to assist the police in various fields of cyber
security and technology augmentation for effective policing such as
developing new software, providing technical assistance, sharing
of their resources, giving extensive training and knowledge sharing
sessions, awareness creation, contributing to the research and adding
development activities in the pertinent domains, and being a host of

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 ACHIEVEMENTS ∙ Offensive Strike Capabilities - A Cyber Defence Corp has been setup
with a group of individual experts from the Cyber Security Industry, KERALA POLICE CYBERDOME - WINS THE ISLA ASIA-PACIFIC 2018 AWARDS,
∙ Cyberdome bagged the Information Security Leadership
Achievements Asia-Pacific (ISLA Asia-Pacific) Award 2018 for its
capable of offensive cyber-attacks.
SKOCH AWARD 2018 AND FICCI SMART POLICING AWARDS 2018, IN THE
efforts in cybercrime prevention. ∙ Piracy Tracker - A software has been developed in partnership
model and this has been very successful in preventing piracy of
CATEGORY OF INNOVATIONS IN CYBER SECURITY
∙ Won the FICCI Smart Policing Awards 2018 in the category of cyber films, particularly Malayalam movies.
security during the Homeland Security 2018 conference for public
private participation in cyber security. ∙ Online Safety of Children – A programme named “KIDGLOVE” is
initiated in areas for enhancing online safety of children, engaging
∙ Bagged the SKOCH Order-of-Merit Award - 2018. parents in the cyber world thus helping to create good digital parents
and it is expected to be extended to all the schools in Kerala.
∙ The award will be conferred during the 52nd SKOCH Summit with the
underlying theme of ‘State of Governance’, in New Delhi. ∙ Association of Mobile Wallets – A close liaison is being maintained
with all mobile wallets on a shared platform to plug holes in the
∙ Kerala Police Cyberdome detected UPI Apps that could be used transactions related to mobile wallets under the close supervision of
for financial frauds and based on the same, the National Payment the RBI. Kerala Police is proud to announce that three prestigious International Testing) was done on all major Government websites and Cyberdome
Corporation of India & the RBI had taken action to withdraw two and National recognitions/ awards, for its unique initiative in the area reported the vulnerabilities to the concerned departments for
unsafe UPI Apps ∙ Cyber Augmented Reality Character for Cyber Security Awareness of Cyber Security. Kerala Police Cyberdome has been selected for the correction.
- Release of Apps with Cyber Augmented Reality Character for Cyber prestigious -
∙ The online financial fraud project of Cyberdome was able to refund Security Awareness among students. This was done for around 4,000 4. Workshops/ Training – Training/ workshops are conducted regularly
more than 40 lakhs to the victims of online fanatical fraud. Reserve students in Kerala for cyber security awareness. 1 Showcased Honoree in the Managerial Professional for an InfoSec on latest issues and trends in cyber security for officials and members
Bank of India, based on the success of our project, is replicating Project Category for #ISLA Asia-Pacific 2018. of the public in Thiruvananthapuram.
this model throughout India from their regional officers. RBI Delhi ∙ Botnet and Malware Analysis Centre - Cyberdome has also setup
has already started the initiative with the help of Kerala police “Botnet and Malware Analysis Centre” as one of the biggest threats (ISC)²® and its Asia-Pacific Advisory Council, selected Kerala Police 6. Monitoring the Darknet - In association with certain companies and
Cyberdome in the current scenario is malware being embedded into hardware Cyberdome for the 12th annual (ISC)2 Asia-Pacific Information individuals, Cyberdome is monitoring the Darknet for proactive security.
systems. In order to understand how technology fails and can thus Security Leadership Achievements (ISLA®) as the Showcased
∙ Discovered and reported a critical vulnerability in TCS Core Banking be improved, to identify how assets are targeted and how they can Honoree in the Managerial Professional for an Information Security 7. Offensive Strike capabilities - A Cyber Defence Corp has been setup
website (SBI) and this was patched and major financial fraud be better protected, and to identify evidence that may be useful in Project category. with a group of individuals and experts from the Cyber Security Industry,
possibility was plugged. pursuing attribution of adversaries capable of offensive cyber attacks.
2 SKOCH Order-of-Merit - Cyberdome project has been selected for
∙ Cyberdome operation namely Operation P-Hunt has traced the ∙ Research Centre - Cyberdome is a cutting-edge Research and being conferred the SKOCH Order-of-Merit, having been rated and 8. Piracy Tracker - A software has been developed in partnership
presence of many child pornographic groups formed with mobile Development facility for the identification of cyber-crimes and qualified on three parameters, namely, early bird, jury evaluation model and this has been very successful in preventing piracy of films,
apps, including Telegram, that provide strong encryption, secret criminals, innovative training, operational support and partnerships. and popular vote. The award was conferred during the 52nd SKOCH particularly Malayalam movies.
chat options and identities without linking them to mobile phone Here the experts in the Police Department and IT cybersecurity Summit (21st-23rd June 2018) with the underlying theme of ‘State of
numbers. Many accused were arrested in the cases from around the State. industry experts, work together to bridge the gap, which previously Governance’, at Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. 9. Online Safety of Children – A programme named “KIDGLOVE” is
existed in the investigation of cyber-crimes, thereby, channelling the initiated in areas like enhancing online safety for children, engaging
∙ CODSEC - Conducted an event titled CODSEC-2018 for promoting resources and expertise to address cybersecurity, which has 3 FICCI SMART Policing Awards 2018 in the category of Cyber Security parents in the cyber world thus helping to create good digital parents
secure coding as well as for inviting innovative ideas for smart emerged as one of the most important national security challenges - The award was handed over during the Homeland Security 2018 and it is expected to be extended to all the schools in Kerala.
policing. Around 200 people from both public and private sector that our country is facing in the present scenario. conference, which was scheduled on May 31st, 2018 at FICCI,
participated in the event. 30 innovative ideas presented, out of these Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi. Cyberdome – A public- 10. Parental Control Software - A new software to tackle this global
30, three ideas were selected for implementation and first phase of private partnership initiative for cyber security. menace of Online Child Abuse & Exploitation in order to protect and/or
the implementation happened last year rescue children by establishing legislation, raising awareness, reducing
Cyberdome is the technological research and development centre of access to harm and supporting children from abuse or exploitation, is
∙ Started a technology blog for Cyberdome, where new technological Kerala Police Department conceived as a cyber centre of excellence under development.
advancements are shared. in cyber security as well as technology augmentation for effective
policing. It encompasses as a high tech public-private partnership 11. Anti Bank Fraud Cells – A Special Cell with a helpline has been created
∙ Cybersecurity training has been given to Indian Navy, various Govt centre of collaboration for different stakeholders in the domain of in association with RBI to tackle bank fraud, with particular reference to
departments, Police officials in various aspects of cybersecurity and cyber security and handling of cyber crimes in a proactive manner. It is OTP frauds, online frauds and hacking of the Banking Sector. An online
social media analysis, etc.. the only law enforcement organisation which has gained the ISO-27001 office of all the major banks is made operational for information sharing.
certification for Information Security Management.
∙ 25+ VAPT done for Government websites, private websites, college 12. Association of Mobile Wallets – A close liaison is being maintained
websites etc. and vulnerabilities were communicated for patching The major achievements of Cyberdome in the last Year, which were with all mobile wallets on a shared platform to plug holes in the
and correction. considered by the Awards Committee are as follows: transactions related to mobile wallets under the close supervision of
∙ Investigated various malware/ ransomware attacks that happened the RBI.
throughout the State and secured the infected devices. 1. A new Social Media Lab for tackling all the challenges that Social
Media poses for the police department is opened under Cyberdome. 13. Location Tracking – Cyberdome in association with IIITMK has
∙ Co-hosted the c0c0n conference in partnership with ISRA and The centre is using various software, including the one developed by developed a new software for exact pinpointing of mobile phone
POLCYB, for the eleventh year in succession. IIT Delhi for Social Media analytics and also Cyberdome has tied up with locations using the various GPRS coordinates available from the Cell ID
various private companies for Social Media Management and analytics, and this will be useful to track down absconding accused.
∙ The Social Media Lab for tackling all the challenges that the Social free of cost.
Media poses for the police department using various softwares, 14. Traffic Apps – Cyberdome in association with Strava Technologies
including the one developed by IIT Delhi for social media analytics 2. Cocon Conference - An annual International conference titled has developed a Kerala Police Traffic Apps with a host of features for
‘COCON’ has successfully been organised for last few years by Kerala the benefit of the travelling public.
∙ Monitoring the Darknet - In association with certain companies Police, to create a rapport with industry, academia and international
and individuals, Cyberdome is monitoring the Darknet for proactive collaborators in this domain. 15. Cyber Augmented Reality Character for Cyber Security Awareness
security. - Release of an App with Cyber Augmented Reality Character for Cyber
3. VAPT Analysis - VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Security Awareness among students. This was done in around 4,000

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 students in Kerala for cyber security awareness.

16. Botnet and Malware Analysis Centre - Cyberdome has also setup
“Botnet and Malware Analysis Centre” as one of the biggest threats in the
current scenario is malware being embedded into hardware systems. In
order to understand how technology fails and can thus be improved, to
identify how assets are targeted and how they can be better protected,
and to identify evidence that may be useful in pursuing attribution of
adversaries

17. Training Courses - Cyberdome helps to build the capacity of our

policemen within our country and other countries, equipping them with
the knowledge, skills and best practices needed to meet today’s policing
challenges. Partnerships with the public and private sectors, ensure
the continued relevance of our training courses and access to the latest
thinking and expertise. Training courses cover specialised crime areas
such as terrorism, drugs and human trafficking, investigative support
tools, forensic techniques etc.

18. Research Centre - Cyberdome is a cutting-edge Research and

Development facility for the identification of cyber crimes and
criminals, innovative training, operational support and partnerships.
Here the experts in the Police Department and IT cyber security industry
experts, work together to bridge the gap which previously existed in the
investigation of cyber crimes, thereby channeling the resources and
expertise to address cyber security, which has emerged as one of the
most important national security challenges that our country is facing
in the present scenario.

The mission/ vision of the Cyberdome Centre is to “Ensure a Cyber

Secure World” and in this drive we have got a huge response from the
industry, the private sector and professionals engaged in IT Industry,
who have come forth to partner with us in this novel venture. Cyberdome
is thus marching ahead as a law enforcement entity, in the vast and
borderless world of internet, to keep it safe and secure. The model has
now been adopted in many States including Assam, Punjab, Tamil Nadu,
and many more States are on the anvil.

With the huge success of the Cyberdome Initiative, Kerala Government

has now approved the establishment of Cyberdome wings in Calicut and
Kochi. The Calicut wing has already started operations and the Kochi
wing is expected to kickstart in the next two months.

Kerala Police is proud to share the credit of this recognition with all the
citizens of the State and particularly with all the Cyberdome volunteers
who have contributed immensely to the success of the project.

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 14

CHAPTER
CONTROL ROOM

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 FUNCTIONING OF POLICE CHIEF CONTROL ROOM (PCCR) AT CONTROL ROOMS PATROLLING 

POLICE HEADQUARTERS Police Control Room (Fleet Strength of 4 wheelers and 2 wheelers) Control Room Vehicles are patrolling around the clock in the locations
and station premises allotted to each vehicle, thereby the public
The Police Chief Control Room started functioning at Police Head calls from the public were connected to the coastal security wing, can avail more safety and security as well as the enhancement of
CONTROL
Quarters on 14 July 2017. PCCR is under the command and control of IGP coordinating in the rescue operation in the other State and collected confidence level among them. It also ensures enforcement at earliest
ROOM VEHICLE
(Administration). SP Headquarters looks after the day-to-day functioning the locations from the affected people and joined hands with the state Sl. No DISTRICT mode of arrival at distress points.
of the Control Room. Function of the PCCR is round the clock. disaster control room in all rescue action. After Ockhi, day to day data FOUR TWO
collection, Ockhi affected rescued deceased damaged property etc. are
WHEELER WHEELER PARTICIPATIONS IN SPECIAL DRIVES
The police officials at PCCR monitors the information received from done at the office and made many other communication work in coastal 1 Thiruvananthapuram City 23 0 Control Room Vehicles are patrolling around the clock in the locations
District Special Branch, field staff and other sources, the actual serious security unit. and station premises allotted to each vehicle, thereby the public
or sensational incidents that occur are reported time to time to the 2 Thiruvananthapuram Rural 2 1 can avail more safety and security as well as the enhancement of
State Police Chief and higher officials directly. Various news channels In time of the floods during August 2018, the office played a prominent confidence level among them. It also ensures enforcement at earliest
3 Kollam City 8 2
are monitored and important flash news appearing in various TV role in connection with operation Jalaraksha. Attended phone calls mode of arrival at distress points.
channels, are informed to the State Police Chief. The incidents having from the affected and the other informers and passed the location 4 Kollam Rural 3 0
political, communal, extremist and law & order nature are monitored to the concerned rescue teams through various mediums like phone, SAFETY OF GIRLS’ SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
and further details collected from the local police authorities and actual wireless message, WhatsApp message etc.. Coordinated the activities 5 Pathanamthitta
facts will be communicated to the SPC on time. The phone calls through at rescued camps. Collected data of people affected, rescued, people The locations are diligently charted to ensure timely and continuous
6 Alappuzha 4 0 police presence especially near schools and colleges. In morning and
various sources are received and remedial actions are offered. deceased, damaged property, police personnels etc. from various
sources and for various purposes. evening time it is ensured that Police Presence is established through
7 Kottayam 5 0
The functions are mainly categorised into: CRVs in the front of schools and colleges where girls and women are
Security Division: Daily location of Golf, Victor Eagle and other VIP/ 8 Idukki present in larger numbers.
Communication Division: Which enables the complete internal and VVIPS are being updated on daily basis and routine of each VVIP
external communication of the department without compromising movement are being monitored. Necessary arrangements for safe
9 Kochi City 15 0 VISIBILITY OF POLICE VEHICLE  
the confidentially of the matter.. Extending services to the needy in movement are coordinated. 10 Ernakulam Rural 2 0 The Police Presence is ensured mainly by CRVs. Various locations have
coordinating the actions inside and outside of the department and also been allotted in consideration with the nature and priority of concerned
the State. 5 Telephones including 3 CUG connections being handled VHF communications are being monitored round the clock. 11 Thrissur City 10 3
locations in which presence of more people i.e. shopping malls, bus
by the office at a time always being connected to the Special Branch stands, railway stations, schools, colleges etc.. Accordingly the crime
12 Thrissur Rural 5 5
Unit of all districts, especially the sensitive areas in the districts. The All the duties assigned by the Superior Officers are being carried out rate has been reduced in a remarkable manner and we are also able to
sensitive matters informing the State Police Chief and higher officials effectively on time like report collection, communicating/ alerting/ 13 Palakkad 4 4 prevent a crime well in advance.
directly over the phone or WhatsApp messages. reminding superior officers’ orders to the various destinations.
14 Malappuram
All the PCR vehicles are active and visible to the public. They halt at
Monitoring Division: Maximum news channels are being monitored All communications to and from the other States are being monitored main junctions, bye-pass areas, bus stops, railway stations, school
15 Kozhikode City 20 1
through 5 monitors at a time and the State Police Chief is directly informed and coordinated with action according to the requirements. areas, function places etc.. Hence the visibility of the PCRs are assured.
of all the relevant factors which may affect the law and order situation or 16 Kozhikode Rural 11 8
anything related for the policies of the departments. All incidents noticed The following communication facilities are as follows :-
17 Wayanad 3 0
SAFETY AND SECURITY OF WOMEN
are being recorded at the office and the further information is collected
from the Special Branch Unit of the particular area. Mob No.: 9497900999 In most of the districts Pink Police is operating to ensure the safety
18 Kannur 21 0
9497900286 and security of women. Anyone can avail Women Police Assistance at
Disaster Management Division: In case of emergency situations in 9497900296 19 Kasaragod 9 13 any time. Instructions have been given to the CRVs for close watch in
which police has to act are being coordinated by the division. In time Land No.: 04712722500 areas where women and children presence is high. They also conduct
of Ockhi storm, police assumed a major role in coordinating the rescue Email: [email protected] patrolling in the areas including Vanitha Mandiram, women’s hostels
operations and acted as an emergency control room in which phone WORKING OF PCR VEHICLES POPULATION IN KERALA etc. to enhance the confidence level of women. Awareness class and
self defence classes are being given to women and children.
∙ Assisting local police and traffic police in crime prevention and
traffic regulations TRAINING IN LIFE SAVING DRILLS
∙ Patrolling Life saving drills are being given to the Police Personnel in control
by the help of technical team from qualified and skilled faculty from
∙ Participation in special drives
the institutions which are handling explosive and hazardous gas and
∙ Safety of girls’ schools and colleges chemicals like BPCL, IOC, FACT etc.. Trauma care and first aid classes
are also being given to the Police Personnel from Control Room and
∙ Visibility of police vehicles Traffic, those who regularly interfere with such conditions with the joint
help of hospital authorities and doctors. Sunrise hospital, Welcare, PVS
∙ Safety and security of women and Lake Shore hospitals. Control Room Police officers and men are
also participating in mock drills which are being conducted by Distress
∙ Training in life saving drills Management, IOC, and Shipyard.
∙ Shifting of injured to hospital
SHIFTING OF INJURED TO HOSPITALS
Control Room vehicles located in various police station premises act Highway Police and CRVs play a major role by reaching the accident
as first Police Presence and they handle the L&O situation till the scene, thereby providing immediate assistance to the victims for
Police Party comes from concerned police station. Moving vehicles shifting them to the nearest hospital and save their life. To strengthen
also proclaim the Police Presence in order to prevent crime and they the main objective of rescue operations the awareness classes with
also check the vehicles to reduce traffic accidents and regulate traffic. practical demonstration have being given to all Highway Surksha
CRVs are conducting petty case detection so as to prevent vehicle Jagratha Samithi Members to act prominently in accident sites. As a
theft, criminals and transportation of illicit materials are also being result death rate has been reduced considerably.
checked during night hours.

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 FUNCTIONS GOOD WORK DONE
∙ Surveillance cameras installed in various locations in cities and rural The integrity of service of PCR Vehicles was remarkable during the recent
areas. floods that hit our State. The PCR stood ahead in rescue by directing and
transporting the boats and coastal fishermen who played a vital role in
∙ Conducts vehicles patrolling in day and night in all jurisdictions. the life saving activities in the flood hit areas.

∙ All PCR vehicles are participating in special drive and other duties. UPGRADATION OF TECHNOLOGIES IN POLICE
∙ All PCR vehicles are conducting school traffic point duties on all
CONTROL ROOM AND COMMUNICATION INCLUDING
working days morning and evening. IMPLEMENTATION OF GIS-GPS
Crime Mapping Software is GIS based Web Application used to create
∙ All PCR vehicles cover railway stations, bus stands, beaches within
a centralised spatial database of crime in real time for better planning,
24 hours and the duty of PCR vehicles are visible to the public.
decision making and effective policing activities. Most of the PCR and
highway patrol vehicles are installed with GPS systems, all the GPS
∙ PCR vehicles and ambulances are operating in C/Room for helping
systems are working and the reporting of the concerned crimes have
the injured persons in accident and other occasions helping them to
been marked in the GIS web portal.
reach the nearest hospital.

∙ All PCR vehicles detect Suo Moto cases which are handed over PINK PATROLS
to the respective police stations. Every accident case is reported
through phone calls or visualised during patrolling are handled
with utmost care. During heavy traffic conditions PCRs assist Traffic
Police for the smooth flow of traffic. Active patrolling through 24
hours prevents most of the criminal activities.

∙ Patrolling in highways and local areas helped to act upon crimes and
increase the feel of security in the society.

∙ CRVs participation in special drive includes Combing operations,

Suo Moto, MV petty detection, school time tipper checking.

STATISTICS OF PCR CALLS RECEIVED ON DIAL 100

The main goal of Control Room is assigned as, to attend the phone calls
from public who are in need of police aid and other matters. Control Room
takes on the role of coordinator by receiving information from public and
other sources by means of telephone and wireless set and convey the
same to the concerned police force for taking necessary action.

AVRG. NO. OF CALLS

Sl. No. DISTRICT RECEIVED DURING
THE YEAR 2018

1 Thiruvananthapuram City 959460

2 Thiruvananthapuram Rural 32850
3 Kollam City 73000
4 Kollam Rural 10000
5 Pathanamthitta
6 Alappuzha 7930 The presence of Pink vehicles in areas where Women and Children are
7 Kottayam 4380 prone are playing a vital role in bringing down eve-teasing and similar
8 Idukki activities. Moreover their presence is fuelling confidence for the public,
especially among women and children.
9 Kochi City 912500
10 Ernakulam Rural 18250
11 Thrissur City 13000
12 Thrissur Rural 252200
13 Palakkad 2026
14 Malappuram
15 Kozhikode City 7984
16 Kozhikode Rural
17 Wayanad 1825
18 Kannur 255500
19 Kasargod 10950

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 15

CHAPTER
HEADQUARTERS
& RECRUITMENT

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 HUMAN RESOURCES 33 SI ARMOUR 21
SANCTIONED STRENGTH AS ON 31.03.2018 34 ASI ARMOUR 17
1. Staff Strength (Temporary/ Permanent) of Various Cadres and Men in Position (Only Numbers)
35 HC ARMOUR 53
(A) PERMANENT
36 PC ARMOUR 67

SL. No. DESIGNATION NO. OF POSTS 37 DYSP MT 5

1 Director General of Police & State Police Chief 1 38 MT I7

2 Additional Director General of Police 7 39 MT SI 8

3 Inspector General of Police 12 40 MECH ASI 1

4 Deputy Inspector General of Police 10 41 MECH HAVILDAR 30

5 Superintendent of Police IPS 50 42 FITTER/ MECH PC 61

6 Superintendent of Police (non-IPS) 20 43 ELECTRICIAN PC 34

7 Deputy Superintendent of Police 247 44 CLEANER PC 30

8 DC AR CAMP 8 45 SI DRIVER 30

9 AC AR CAMP 44 46 PC DRIVER 3,031

10 INSPECTOR OF POLICE 354 47 MOTOR CYCLE RIDER 2

11 RESERVE INSPECTOR 43 48 BAND SI 8

12 DC AP BATTALION 11 49 BAND HAVILDAR 17

13 AC AP BATTALION 36 50 BAND PC 191

14 API 65 51 BUGLER SI 4

15 W DYSP 1 52 DRUMMER SI 3

16 W CI 22 53 BUGLER PC 94

17 SI (KCP) 2,197 54 DRUMMER PC 71

18 ASI (KCP) 2,051 55 ORCHESTRA SI 1

19 SCPO (KCP) 7,499 56 ORCHESTRA HC 1

20 CPO 23,996 57 ORCHESTRA PC 12

21 W CPO 3,088 58 TAILOR PC 21

22 W SI 129 59 CARPENTER PC 36

23 W ASI 3 60 PAINTER PC 25

24 W SCPO 168 61 CINEMA OPERATOR PC 1

25 AP SI 188 62 LATEH OPERATOR PC 1

26 AP ASI 80 63 BLACKSMITH PC 13

27 BATTALION HAVILDAR 1,387 64 MASON PC 1

28 BATTALION POLICE CONSTABLE 7,001 65 MACHINIST PC 1

29 BN HW HC 20 66 UPHOLSTER PC 1

30 BN W PC 760 67 WELDER PC 1

31 DYSP ARMOUR 1 68 FARRIER PC 2

32 IP ARMOUR 5 69 BINDER PC 1

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 70 Sr. AA 7 107 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FSL 19

71 AA 38 108 SCIENTIFIC OFFICER 38

72 SS/ AO/ MANAGER 63 109 LAB TECHNICIAN 1

73 JS 192 110 MECHANIC 1

74 CASHIER/ HEAD CLERK/ ISA/ SA 100 111 DIRECTOR, SHB 1

75 Sr. CLERK/ CLERK 1,301 112 CHIEF REPORTER 3

76 CLERK CUM TYPIST 3 113 SENIOR GRADE REPORTER 5

77 CA 110 114 REPORTER GRADE I5

78 FCS 39 115 REPORTER GRADE II 8

79 SELECTION/ SENIOR/ UD/ TYPIST 333 116 SENIOR GRADE ASSISTANT 22

80 CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER 1 117 ASSISTANT GRADE I 26

81 PHOTOGRAPHER 23 118 ASSISTANT GRADE II 35

82 MALAYALAM TRANSLATOR 1 119 CRIMINOLOGIST 1

83 ATTENDER 46 TOTAL 58,964

84 RONEO OPERATOR 1

85 BINDER 2

86 PACKER 2

87 LASCAR 2

88 OA 134

89 FTS 24

90 PTS 770

91 CF 1,231

92 SYCE 15

93 SADLER 3

94 DYSP TELE 2

95 IP TELE 24

96 SI TELE 188

97 ASI TELE 40

98 HC TELE 209

99 PC TELE 387

100 DIRECTOR, FINGER PRINT BUREAU 1

101 DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FINGER PRINT BUREAU 1

(B) TEMPORARY TRAINING POSTS

102 TESTER INSPECTOR 23 Sl. No. Designation No. of Posts

103 FINGER PRINT EXPERT 44 1 AC 11 5 HAVILDAR 325

104 FINGER PRINT SEARCHER 25 2 API 23 6 POLICE CONSTABLE 1,400

105 DIRECTOR FSL 1 3 AP SI 67 7 CAMP FOLLOWERS 225

106 JOINT DIRECTOR FSL 6
4 AP ASI 22 TOTAL 2,073

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 2. STAFF STRENGTH (PHQ) 4. RECRUITMENTS MADE DURING THE YEAR (CADRE Camp/ADGP TRG/2018 dated 22.05.218, the selection committee had
10 JS 36
submitted the select list in which 3 players each were placed in the main
WISE NUMBERS) INCLUDING COMPASSIONATE
Sl. SANCTIONED EXISTING 11 CA 1 list and reserved list respectively. As per the G.O. No. 129/2018/home
No.
CATEGORY
STRENGTH STRENGTH APPOINTMENTS (CATEGORY WISE NUMBERS) dated 09.08.2018, the three candidates in the main list was appointed
12 Head Clerk/ Cashier 38
(a) Recruitment made during the year (PHQ) in the Armed Battalions and at present they are undergoing training.
1 JS 20 20 13 Senior Clerk 48
2. As per the G.O. (Rt) No.16/2019/Home dated 31.01.2019, the Govt also
2 FCS 4 4 Sl. No. CATEGORY 2017-18 14 FCS 8 accorded sanction for appointing 3 more woman players who were
3 Cashier 1 1 15 SGT 5 placed in the reserve list of volleyball recruitment mentioned above. The
1 CA 5
process for the appointment of these candidates is being processed.
4 HC 1 1 2 Clerk 6 16 OA 4
3. As per the Govt. letter No.A1/388/2017/Home dated 11.07.2018,
5 HA 1 1 3 Typist 2 17 Attender 2 the Govt. has directed to furnish a detailed proposal regarding the
18 FTS 3 recruitment of sports personnel (volleyball men) for effecting the
6 ISA 1 1 4 PTS 0
recruitment through Kerala Public Service Commission. The Govt.
5 OA 3 19 PTS 10 was indented to take such a decision due to the observance of a lot of
7 CA 19 19
20 Camp Followers 38 allegations in the selection process conducted in previous years. In this
8 Sr.Clerk/ Clerk 119+30 (SN) 119+29 (SN) TOTAL 16
regard, the central sports officer was instructed to submit a detailed
9 Typist 28 27 report as mentioned above. Awaiting the report.
(b) IRB Commando wing 6. DISMISSAL/ RETRENCHMENTS DURING THE YEAR
10 OA 17 17 (2017-18) In the case of water polo, even though the Government had set aside
Police Constable - 163 the selection process and decided to conduct the selection process
11 Malayalam Translator 1 1 A. KAP – I (a) Dismissal afresh including the same candidates who participated in the previous
selection trials. But, the Hon’ble KAT has quashed the Government’s
12 Binder 3(2+SN1) 3(2+1) Police Constable - 361 IRB Thrissur decision and directed to appoint all the eligible candidates who
13 Lascar 2 2 Drivers - 46 Police Constable - 1 are included in the select list prepared by the selection committee
Recruited PC - 1 constituted for the recruitment of water polo players.
14 Packer 2 2
5. RETIREMENTS DURING THE YEAR (GAZETTED &NON-
15 Roneo Operator 1 0 GAZETTED OFFICERS) RECRUITMENT OF SIS (Trainee) - 2018
16 FTS 3 3 (a) List of Gazetted Officers who are due to retire from
(Temporary The sanctioned cadre strength of Sub Inspector of Police (KCP cadre) in
SPECIAL TRIBAL RECRUITMENT OF PCS - 2018
basis) service during 2017 – 2018 police department was 2,024. As such, the quota of the direct recruits
was 1,012. But, there was a litigation between the rank holders about As per the G.O. (Rt) No.183/16/Home dated 27.06.2016 the Govt. created
17 PTS 16 16 the RSI posts shifted to KCP consequent on the integration vide GO(P) 75 PCs (54 CPOS & 21 WCPOs) posts for the recruitment of men from
Sl. No. CATEGORY 2017-18
268/2010. In the Final Order dated 14.07.2017 in OA No. 1958/2016 the tribal pockets in Wayanad, Palakkad & Malappuram districts. Out of
1 SP Non IPS 20 Administrative Tribunal Ordered that ‘the Sanctioned Strength of SIs which, 67 tribal youths were recruited (50 CPOs & 17 WCPOs ) and they
3. DETAILS OF EMPLOYEES WORKING ON CONTRACT/ being 2,024, for direct recruitment 50% of the same (1,012) will have to are undergoing training at present.
2 DySP/ AC/ DC 50
DEPUTATION/ DAILY WAGES/AS GUESTS (CATEGORY be reckoned’.
WISE NUMBERS) 3 JPHN 34 RECRUITMENT OF DRIVERS – 2018
4 Tester Inspector 1 On the basis of the said Final Order in the OA No. 1958/2016 filed by Sri. Vide G.O. (MS) No.07/2017/Home dated 17.01.2011 the Govt. has created
(a) Details of employees working on deputation in Police Unnikrishnan Nair & others, a clarification was offered from and ordered 400 driver PC posts and the same was distributed to 19 Police Districts
Department 5 Assistant Director 2 to report the clear vacancies of Sub Inspector of Police to KPSC. It was in the force. A total number of 468 vacancies were reported to PSC.
6 Sr. AA 3 also ordered that, if the vacancies exist outside the Quota of Direct Out of which, the training for 398 mens was completed, 5 undergoing
Sl. No. CATEGORY 2017-18 SIs, the same vacancies should be reported to KPSC only provisional, training and 4 advices received from PSC are under process. Awaiting
7 AA 5 subject to the confirmation of Court Judgment. Accordingly, a total of 61 advices from KPSC.
1 Staff Nurse 6 191 vacancies of SIs (KCP) had been reported to KPSC and KPSC had
8 AO 5
2 Pharmacist 12 advised 191 candidates for the appointment to the SI of Police. After RECRUITMENT TO INDIA RESERVE BATTALION – 2018
9 SS 13 completing all formalities, 146 candidates were found suitable to be Commando PCs
3 JPHN 3 appointed as SI Trainee.
10 CA (Sel Grade) 4 As per G.O. (MS) No.72/2017/Home dated 31.03.2017 the Govt. has
4 Livestock Inspector 1 created 210 Commando PCs. All these vacancies were reported to
Out of the 146 candidates, now, 115 SI Cadets are undergoing basic PSC, of which, 152 Rt PCs were recruited and undergoing training at
5 Nursing Assistant 6 (b) List of Non Gazatted Officers who are due to retire
training at KEPA. 48 NJD vacancies have already been reported to present. Recruitment process to the remaining 41 vacancies yet to be
from service during 2017 – 2018 KPSC. 6 candidates applied for extension of joining time and the same
6 Hospital Attendant 4 commenced.
were forwarded to Govt. Remaining 22 NJD vacancies will be reported
TOTAL 32 Sl. No. CATEGORY 2017-18 to KPSC after completing all formalities as per rules.
Regular PCs
1 Sub Inspector (Civil) 205
(b) Details of employees sent on deputation -21 Out of 262 existing vacancies 172 PCs are undergoing training and 52
2 Sub Inspector (Women) 8 RECRUITMENT OF WSIS (TRAINEE) - 2018 advice received from PSC are under process. Remaining advices yet to
Sl. No. CATEGORY 2017-18 Department has reported 30 vacancies of WSI to KPSC. Out of the 30 be received from PSC.
3 Sub Inspector (Technical) 9
1 JS 1 advices, 20 WSI Cadets are undergoing training at KEPA. Total 7 NJD RECRUITMENT OF PCS, AP BN – 2018
4 Asst Sub Inspector (Civil) 293 has already been reported to KPSC. Remaining, 3 candidates have
2 FCS 1 5 SCPO 729 applied for extension in joining time. Out of the 3,365 recruits, 2,325 have successfully completed the
3 SB Asst. Gr. I 1 training and inducted in to the force during 2018. 853 recruits are now
6 HC/ SCPO (Technical) 51 SPORTS RECRUITMENT TO THE HAVALDAR CATEGORY undergoing training in various Battalions in the State. 89 candidates
4 Clerk 18 7 CPO 135 IN 2018 were relegated and 597 advices against the (NJD/ fresh) reported
5 OA 0 vacancies have to be received from KPSC. The KPSC had issued
8 CPO (Technical) 5 1. As per the Government order in GO(MS) No.203/2017/Home dated
notification and the written examination for the fresh recruitment has
TOTAL 21 07.10.2017, the Govt. accorded sanction for appointing 3 players
9 Staff Nurse 1 already been conducted. Physical test yet to be conducted.
to Kerala Police Volleyball Women’s team. As per the letter No. 67/

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 RECRUITMENT OF WPCS, AP BN – 2018 DETAILS OF POSTS CREATED/ ABOLISHED DURING THE (b) Training Attended By Police Officers/ Men During
37 Disaster management 3
Out of the 837 recruits, 573 recruits have successfully completed the YEAR 2017-201
training and inducted in to the force during 2018. 151 recruits are now 38 Investigation of fake Indian currency notes 1
1 post of ADGP IS and 1 post of DIG IS was created during the year
undergoing training in various Battalions in the State. 64 candidates Sl. No. NAME OF COURSE No. of Personnel
39 LC Mass for Analysis of drugs and explosives 5
were relegated and 49 advices against the (NJD/ fresh) reported 210 Commando Police Constable post created vide Go. No. 72/2017
vacancies have to be received from KPSC. dated 03.03.2017 40 WMD CCI 1
1 Cyber crime investigation 10
DETAILS OF POSTS/ PERSONNEL TRANSFERRED TO SUPERNUMERARY POSTS OPERATED DURING THE YEAR 2 Investigation 9 41 Course on Investigation and Terrorist Crime 4
and Post Blast Investigation
LOCAL BODIES - NIL Supernumerary Post Created In PHQ 3 Mobile forensics and CDR analysis 2
42 Self-development and conflict management 1
PERSONNEL SENT ON DEPUTATION Clerk - 4 (Sports Quota) 4 Workshop on homeland security with special 2 for middle level women police officers
IPS officers - 74 TVPM Range - 3 reference to contemporary issues
KAP I - 3 43 Crime scene evidence 4
Ministerial - 21 5 CCTNS 10
KAP I - 3 IRB clerk - 2 44 VIP security 4
IRB - 8 SBCID - 9 6 RTI 1
45 Economic offence 2
CONSULTANT ENGAGED DURING THE YEAR 2017-18: NIL 7 Counter insurgency and jungle warfare 7
46 Bomb disposal advanced course 5
8 Crime against women and juvenile justice 1
VARIOUS COURSES ATTENDED BY IPS OFFICERS – JANUARY 1, 2018 ONWARDS 47 Investigation of special crime including homicide 1
9 Ethical hacking and cyber crime 1 and anti-human trafficking cases

Sl. 10 Explosives, IEDs and post blast procedures 1 48 Impact of forensic reports on judicial decisions 1
NAME RANK TRAINING TOPIC
No.
11 High altitude training 14 49 Drug law enforcement 1
1 Dinendra Kashyap IPS IGP Regional workshop for effective implementation of umbrella scheme
12 Departmental enquiry 1 50 Cyber forensics and admissibility of digital evidence 2
Phase II Mid career training programme 13 Radio communication security course 8 51 Kaval 15
2 Vijayan IPS IGP Addressing participants of the Phase III Mid career training 14 Document examination for CJF 1 52 BDDS 3
programme
15 Scientific investigation of crime involving firearms 3 53 IED disposal course 13
3 VISIT – Interact with the course participants on the topic ‘student 16 Traffic management 5 54 Individual identification techniques 2
policing’ on 21 March, 2018
17 Crime scene investigation 3 55 Geographical investigation system 2
4 Anup Kuruvila John IPS DIG Vertical interaction course 18 SPF 32 56 Veterinary nursing course 33
19 OSC functionaries 5
5 Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar IPS SP Cyber Crime 57 Technology in law enforcement 2
20 ToT on disaster management 10
58 Fire and explosives investigation 3
6 Jacob Job IPS Security (VIP & Industrial) 21 ToT on intelligence 15
59 Collection and preservation of digital evidence 3
22 Cyber policing 3
7 Yathish Chandra IPS SP Law and order 60 National standard for forensic DNA profiling 2
23 Investigation of atrocities against SC/ST and 2
weaker sections 61 OCC 3
8 Harisankar IPS SP Regional workshop for effective implementation of umbrella scheme
24 Drug law enforcement 1 62 NSG 17
9 Arul R.B. Krishna IPS SP Mid career interaction training 63 Urban operations 3
25 Interrogation 7
26 Role of forensic science and forensic medicine 2 64 Explosives 1
10 J.Himendranath IPS SP Counter Terrorism Interview and Investigation in increasing conviction rate
65 Vertical interaction course on LWE appreciation 1
27 Intelligence 1
11 Merin Joseph IPS Course on Ethical Leadership 66 Law and order 4
28 Workshop on combating violence against 1
Bangkok women and girls 67 Activities of fundamentalist/radical groups and 2
their impact on national security
29 Investigation of terrorist crime and post 2
12 Aadithya IPS SP Course on Ethical Leadership blast investigation 68 Missing children 3

Security (VIP & Industrial) 30 Cyber law 3 69 MCIT between armed forces and civil service 1
officers in disaster relief and civil military
31 Drug law enforcement 3 relations during HADR
13 Karthikeyan Gokulachandran IPS SP Workshop on CCTNS
32 Collection and preservation of digital evidence 2 70 Crime and justice 1

14 Zacharia George IPS SP Mid career interaction training 33 Mobile forensics 9 71 Joint Interpol and US federal bureau of investigation 2
34 Communication technology appraisal course 1 72 Commando course 12
15 Chaithra Teresa John IPS ASP Cyber Crime Investigation
35 Drug law enforcement 3 73 Mid career interaction training between the 2
armed forces and civil service officers on jihadist
16 Sujith Das IPS SP Urban operations 36 Police basics cipher course (PBCC-350) 2 threat in India

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 8. AWARDS, REWARDS, CERTIFICATES, ETC. FOR (c) Participation in fairs/ exhibitions
MERITORIOUS SERVICE During the year 2017-2018 Police Department participated in the
(a) Presidents Police Medal For Distinguished Service following fairs and exhibitions:
Declared On The Occasion Of Independence Day 2017
1. Bangalore Trade Fair - 2017
1. Sri. N. Ramachandran IPS, DPC, Kottayam 2. India International Trade Fair (New Delhi) - 2017
3. 2nd Anniversary of Kerala Govt. (State level exhibitions) - 2018
2. Sri. P.K. Madhu SP, HHW-II, CBCID, Ernakulam

(b) Presidents Police Medal For Meritorious Service (d) Awards/ rewards/ citations received by the
Declared On The Occasion Of Independence Day 2017 department/organisation from external agencies/ Govt.
of India/ Non Govt.
3. Sri. K.T. Chacko, Deputy Commandant, KAP-III, Pathanamthitta
4. Sri. Mohammed Shafi K., DySP, Kalpetta, Wayanad 1. URBAN Mobility India 2017 – Award for the best practice projects in
5. Sri. K.M. Sabu Mathew, DySP, District Special Branch, Idukki Urban transport (Given to Sri. Manoj Abraham IPS, IGP, TVM Range)
6. Sri. S. Santhosh Kumar, APSI, KAP-II Bn, Palakkad 2. Cyber COP Award - 2017 (Given to Sri. K.E. Biju, V & ACB)
7. Sri. P.M. Raphi, ASI, SPI Branch, Thrissur
8. Sri. G. Jayachandran Nair, SI, DCRB, Pathanamthitta 9. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS INITIATED AGAINST
9. Sri. N.K. Anilkumar, Senior Civil Police Officer, SBCID, Thrissur Rural
10. Sri. P.C. Sunil, Senior Civil Police Officer, DCB, Thrissur Rural
DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL
11. Sri. D. Mohanan, SP, Intelligence, SBCID HQrs, Thiruvananthapuram
Disciplinary proceedings are being initiated against the Police
12. Sri. A.R. Premkumar, SP, Admin & Crimes, DPO Kochi City
Personnel as per Kerala Police Departmental Inquiry Punishment and
13. Sri. K.K. Aji, DySP, KEPA, Thrissur
Appeal Rule, 1958. Details of disciplinary proceedings initiated against
14. Sri. T.K. Suresh, DySP, Internal Security, SBCID, Kozhikode Range
Police Personnel for the year 2017-2018 are furnished below:
15. Sri. E.N. Suresh, DySP, Special Team, PHQ
16. Sri. M.A. Manojkumar, Asst. CMT, KAP-II Bn, Palakkad
YEAR ORAL ENQUIRY NON ORAL ENQUIRY
17. Sri. V.M. Satheesh Kumar, SI, CWS, Tele HQrs
18. Sri. M.L. Sunil, SP, SBCID, Kozhikode Range 2017-2018 46 16
Meritorious Service Entries are awarded for conspicuous good work
meriting special recognition. Deputy Superintendent of Police and Total number of disciplinary proceedings are being initiated against
Inspectors of Police and Officers of corresponding ranks will be eligible police personnel from all districts are 175.
for these awards which will be made by the Inspector General of Police.

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CHAPTER
KPHCC

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 OBJECTIVES INCIDENTAL OR ANCILLARY TO THE transaction which this company is authorised to carry on, engage
ABOUT KERALA POLICE HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION LTD. ATTAINMENT OF THE MAIN OBJECTIVES in or any business or transaction capable of being conducted so as
directly or indirectly to benefit this Company.
The Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Ltd. was housing for their employees and residential houses, flats apartments
∙ To raise funds necessary for the above and other allied objects, by
established in 1990 with the objective of taking up the construction for individuals and others.
securing loans from the Government and other sources, including ∙ From time to time, to establish or to subscribe or contribute guarantee
of buildings and quarters to the end-users in the 17 Police Districts of
financial institutions and banks on reasonable rate of interest, to money or to give donation to any charitable, benevolent, religious,
Kerala State. The Corporation is proud to carry out various construction To carry on the business as estate developers, agents and managers
arrange for their utilisation and proper repayment, to obtain grants scientific or national trusts, fund, associations and institutions
activities for the various Government Departments like the State Police, and to collect rents, arrange repairs, look after and manage immovable
available from the Central or/and State Governments to achieve the and to any other useful objects, purpose, fund, institutions of a
the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Prisons and the Fire and properties of persons, Firms and Companies, Governments and others,
aforesaid objects. public character which in the opinion of the Board of Directors is
Rescue Services. Recently, the Corporation has begun expanding its to give, take, sublet lease out any property, to carry out, undertake or likely to promote the interests of the business of the Company or to
horizon by undertaking the work of other Departments/Organisations supervise any building construction, altering, improving , demolishing
∙ To borrow or raise money from issue of or upon bonds, debentures, further its objects or to increase its repute or popularity among its
entrusted to the Corporation by the State Government. KPHCC Ltd.’s and repairing structures and other work and operations relating to
bills of exchange, promissory notes or other obligations or securities employees, its customers, or the public or otherwise and/or to any
main focus of activity is towards the construction of residential townships, colonies and others.
of the company, or by mortgage, hypothecation pledge or charge of charitable or useful funds whatsoever or for any exhibition subject to
buildings and quarters for the Police Department under various State/
all or any part of the property of the company or of its uncalled capital the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
Central Government schemes. The main sources of funds to this
corporation are through the declared Central Government schemes or in such other manner as the company shall think fit.
∙ To provide drainage facilities, lighting, laying of roads, paths and
like Modernisation of Police Forces and Finance Commission Awards.
∙ To enter into contract with persons, institutions or organisations to parks etc. in the construction and for housing schemes formulated,
Certain major projects undertaken by the Corporation are also funded by
carry out the objects of the company. propounded, executed or adopted by the Company.
the State Government. The KPHCC raised loans from various institutions
like HUDCO and LIC Housing Finance Corporation for selected projects
∙ To employ or pay experts, consultants etc., in connection with ∙ To lay or re-lay, out of any land comprised in the schemes, to distribute or
approved by the State Government. Such loans were raised with the
the planning and development of all business connected with the redistribute sites or houses, to close or demolish obstructive buildings
prior approval of the Government and upon Government guarantee.
Company’s operations. or portions of building, unfit for the human habitation, to demolish
obstructive buildings or portions of buildings, the construction and
The Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur is the initial milestone and one
∙ To procure and arrange for necessary machinery, material, reconstruction of buildings, their maintenance and preservation, the
among the major initial projects undertaken by the KPHCC utilising
equipment, technical and managerial assistance, information, construction and alteration of streets and back lanes, the provision of
loans from HUDCO. The administrative sanction for the project was
instruction, inspection, supervision and other facilities for the drainage, water supply and lighting of the area included in the schemes,
Rs. 22 cores. The Police Headquarters has ordered and sanctioned a
purpose of carrying into effect any of the objects of the Company. the provision of park, playgrounds and open spaces for the benefit
number of projects coming under various Central Government schemes
of any area comprised in the schemes or any adjoining area and the
like Modernisation of Police Forces & Finance Commission Awards
∙ To acquire by purchase, exchange, lease, transfer or otherwise enlargement of existing parks, approaches etc..
also at the Kerala Police Academy campus. The Police Headquarters
Complex at Vazhuthacaud is another major project which is under however, the land and or/ buildings necessary for carrying out any of
the objects of the Company. ∙ The collection of such information, data and statistics as may be
construction utilising loans from financial institutions and plan funds of
necessary for carrying out its objectives.
the Corporation. A large number of Police Stations, Circle Offices, Sub-
Divisional Police Offices, Extension to Police Stations, AP Bn Barracks, ∙ To purchase, take on lease, transfer or in exchange, hire or
otherwise acquire any real or personal property and any rights or ∙ To refer all questions, disputes or differences (whether present or
District Police Offices, CBCID/ SBCID Offices, Police Control Rooms,
privileges, which the company may think necessary or convenient future) arising between the company and any other person whosoever
Lower Subordinate Quarters, Upper Subordinate Quarters, Passport
for the purpose of its activities and in particular any land, buildings, in connection with or in respect of any matter either relating to
Cells etc. are under various stages of construction by the Corporation.
easement, machinery, plant and stock in trade. the business or affairs of the Company or otherwise to arbitration,
Work under modernisation of Prisons Administration is also awarded to
either in India or abroad in such manner and upon such reference to
the Corporation by the Prisons Department.
∙ To enter into agreement with the Government of Kerala, the arbitration may be made in accordance with the provisions of any law
Governments of India , Governments of Other State or Corporate in India relating to arbitration or in accordance with any other foreign
The work of other organisations such as Kerala Metal Mineral Ltd., Indian
Body or Local Authority or any Persons for carrying out the objectives system of law or in accordance with the rules of any Chamber of
Space Research Organisation, Kerala Medical Service Corporation Ltd.,
of the company or furthering its interests and to obtain from such Commerce (either Indian or International);
Kerala Live Stock Development Board, Kerala Books & Publication
Society etc. are also awarded to the Corporation. Government, local authority, Corporate Body or person, any charts,
subsidies, loans, indemnities, grants contracts licences, rights, ∙ Subject to provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 or any other
concessions, privileges or immunities which the company may enactment in force, to indemnify and keep indemnified members,
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION think it desirable to obtain and exercise and comply with any such officers, directors, agents, employees and servants of the Company
arrangements, rights, privileges and concessions. against proceedings, costs, damages, claims and demands in
To acquire land, with or without buildings, undertake construction respect of anything done or ordered to be done by them for and in
and maintenance of houses, offices and other buildings and let the interest of the company and for any loss, damage or misfortune
∙ To make, draw, accept, endorse, discount, execute, issue and
out on rent, lease or any other arrangement and on such terms and whatever which shall happen in the execution of the duties of their
negotiate cheques, bills of exchange, promissory notes, debentures
conditions as may be agreed, for housing personnel of the Police, office or in relation thereto.
and other negotiable or transferable instruments but the Company
the Vigilance, the Fire and Rescue Services and Prison Departments
shall not carry on the business of banking as defined in the Banking
of the Govt. of Kerala or for use as Offices, Police Stations, Training
Regulation Act, 1949.
Institutes, Forensic Science Laboratory, Barracks, Stores etc.. Of the
said departments to the Govt. or to any institution or body and to sell,
∙ To invest any money of the Company not for the time being required
exchange, transfer or otherwise dispose of such land and buildings
for any of the Company in such investments (other than shares or
to the Government or other institutions or body for whom the work
stocks in the company) as may be considered proper and to hold or
concerned is undertaken by the Company or to enter into any
otherwise deal with such investments.
agreement with them for the above purpose.
∙ To receive money or deposit and to utilise the same for the objectives
To carry on the business of builders, real estate agents, property
of the Company. the acceptance of deposit shall be subject to the
developers, consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, interior
provision of section 58A of the Companies Act 1956 and the rules
decorators and designers, buyers/sellers and transferors, execute
framed thereunder.
turnkey projects, value added services, act as total solution providers,
importers, dealers in distributors of all kinds of building material,
∙ To enter into partnership or into any agreements for sharing profits,
furnishings and to undertake planning and construction of various
union of interest, cooperation, joint venture, reciprocal concession
types of civil structures including buildings for the Govt. Offices, Local
or otherwise, with any person or company or companies carrying
bodies, Municipal Corporations and Non- Government entities and
on or engaged in or adopt to carry on, or engage in any business or

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 BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY IS MANAGED BY THE decorators and designers, buyers/sellers and transferors, execute The Company utilizes the services of a concurrent auditor to scrutinise POLICE DEPARTMENT WORKS
turnkey projects, value added services, act as total solution providers, its accounts and all financial transactions. In addition to the above, the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
importers, dealers in distributors of all kinds of building material, accounts of the Corporation are audited by the Internal Auditors, the
∙ Armed Police Line
To acquire land, with or without buildings, undertake construction and furnishings and to undertake planning and construction of various Statutory Auditors and the Accountant General.
∙ Indoor Training Centre
maintenance of houses, offices and other buildings and let out on rent, types of civil structures including buildings for the Govt. Offices, Local ∙ Armed Police Building
lease or any other arrangement and on such terms and conditions as may bodies, Municipal Corporations and Non- Government entities and UNIQUENESS OF KPHCC ∙ Kennels
be agreed, for housing personnel of the Police, the Vigilance, the Fire housing for their employees and residential houses, flats apartments ∙ Administration Blocks
∙ Intelligent architecture & quality in structural design for both office
and Rescue Services and Prison Departments of the Govt. of Kerala or for individuals and others. ∙ Lower Subordinate Quarters
and housing projects
for use as Offices, Police Stations, Training Institutes, Forensic Science ∙ Aquatic Training Centre
∙ Speedy arrangements for execution as per the norms and needs of ∙ Office Blocks
Laboratory, Barracks, Stores etc.. Of the said departments to the Govt. To carry on the business as estate developers, agents and managers
the customer department ∙ Barracks
or to any institution or body and to sell, exchange, transfer or otherwise and to collect rents, arrange repairs, look after and manage immovable
∙ Timely completion of projects ∙ Out Posts
dispose of such land and buildings to the Government or other institutions properties of persons, Firms and Companies, Governments and others,
∙ Corruption-free implementation ∙ Building for Intelligence &
or body for whom the work concerned is undertaken by the Company or to to give, take, sublet lease out any property, to carry out, undertakes or
∙ Adhering to all norms of State Public Works Department Cyber Centre ∙ Police Aid Posts
enter into any agreement with them for the above purpose. supervise any building construction, altering, improving , demolishing
∙ Economy in execution
and repairing structures and other work and operations relating to ∙ Building for Armed Police ∙ Passing Out Parade Pavilion
To carry on the business of builders, real estate agents, property townships, colonies and others. YEARLY REPORTS Training
developers, consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, interior ∙ Police Station Buildings
Various Financial Schemes (MoPF/ MGP/ Xth FCA/ XI FCA) ∙ Campus Area Network
∙ Police Headquarters Complex
Audited Financial Reports ∙ CBCID Offices
Shri .N. Shanker Reddy IPS Director General of Police Chairman and Managing Director ∙ Range Offices
The Company has not engaged any full time Company Secretary as the
∙ CBCID Police Stations
paid-up share capital of the Company is less than Rs. 2 crores. However, ∙ Regional Training Centre
Shri. S. Sreejith IPS Inspector General of Police DIRECTOR the Company has to furnish the compliance certificate by a practicing ∙ Circle Offices
Company Secretary as contemplated in S.383(A) of the Companies ∙ SBCID Office
Smt. Suprabha Joint Secretary (PWD) DIRECTOR (Amendment) Act, 2000 and Companies (Compliance Certificate) Rules ∙ Coastal Security Police
2001. Accordingly, the services of Shri. G. Raman Pillai, FCS has been Stations ∙ SDP Offices
engaged in this regard.
Smt. Ramani Mathew Joint Secretary (Home) DIRECTOR ∙ CPO Buildings ∙ Training Infrastructure
In addition to the above, the accounts of the Corporation are audited by
Shri. Gopakumar Joint Secretary (Fin) DIRECTOR ∙ Cyber Crime PS ∙ Traffic Training School
the Internal Auditors, the Statutory Auditors and the Accountant General.
∙ DPO Buildings ∙ Traffic Police Station
The audit of the company has been completed for 2009-10 and the Annual
Report published. ∙ District Police Control Room ∙ Training Seminar Hall

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY The internal audit for the financial year 2012-13 has been completed. The ∙ District Police Line ∙ Upper Subordinate Quarters
Internal Audit of 2013-14 is also in progress.
Procedure followed in decision making processes including channels of ∙ District Armed Reserve Line ∙ Vanitha Cell
WINGS OF THE CORPORATION
supervision and accountability: The accounts are expected to be updated by March, 2017.
∙ Explosive Magazine ∙ Zonal Offices
1. Technical
The Board of Directors of the Corporation is empowered to take all the
policy decisions and Managing Director is vested with powers to conduct
2. Finance
3. Administration
ACHIEVEMENTS ∙ Firing Range construction/
Modifications
or manage the business of the company, subject to the control and 4. Vigilance
The Board in its 74th meeting approved the proposal to secure ISO
supervision of the Board of Directors.
9001:2000 Certification and authorised the Managing Director to proceed
The Technical Wing of the Company is headed by a Chief Engineer/ OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS
Executive Engineer assisted by Asst. Executive Engineers/ Assistant further in the matter.
The Managing Director is appointed with the prior approval of the
Government for such period as deemed fit. The Managing Director is Engineers and other staff taken on contract basis for the completion of
Accordingly, this Corporation was successful in achieving an ISO ∙ Nursing College Hostel (CAPE)
authorised by the Board to exercise such powers and discretion in relation specific projects. The Chief Engineer/ Asst. Executive Engineer/ Assistant
Engineer are taken on deputation from the Civil Construction wings of the 9001:2008 Certification, pioneer of its kind in any Government Corporation ∙ Industrial GALA
to the affairs of the Company as specifically delegated by the Board of
State/ Central Government Departments. Shri. Ashraf (CE i/c). is presently engaged in construction activity with effect from 9th June 2008, thereby ∙ Veterinary Council work
Directors of the Company.
the Chief Engineer of the Corporation. acquiring an: ∙ Rehabilitation Plantation Labour Tenants
The Technical supervision of the work is carried out by the Project ∙ Improved consistency with traceability ∙ National Games
Engineer/ Assistant Project Engineer and Site Supervisors appointed by The Finance Wing is headed by a Finance Manager taken on deputation ∙ Enhanced customer focus ∙ ISRO Buildings
the Managing Director on contract basis subject to the general control and from the Finance Department of State Government. He is assisted by ∙ Focused leadership ∙ Kerala State Sports Council
supervision of the Chief Engineer. an Administrative Manager, Junior Superintendents, Upper Division/ ∙ The involvement of employees ∙ Elephant Proof Wall and Forest Office - Forest Department
Lower Division Clerks and Accountants taken on deputation/ contract ∙ A systematic approach to management
The management of funds of the Corporation is vested with Managing basis. Shri. Taratious is presently heading the Finance Wing as Finance ∙ Kerala Tourism Department
∙ Continual improvement in the quality of work undertaken
Director assisted by the Finance Manager of the Corporation. The bank Manager. Shri. Taratious (AM i/c) is the Administrative Manager. ∙ A factual approach to decision making and ∙ Titanium Sponge Plant at KMML
accounts of the Corporation are strictly operated by the Managing ∙ A mutually beneficial relationship ∙ Modernisation of Jails
Director/ Finance Manager. All administrative functions are under the A VIGILANCE WING HAS ALSO BEEN CONSTITUTED ∙ Kerala Medical Service Corporation Ltd.
direct control of the Managing Director who is assisted by Administrative WITH THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS OUR QUALITY POLICY ∙ Kerala Books & Publications Ltd.
Manager and Finance Manager. ∙ Regional Dairy Lab and Training Centre - Kerala Livestock
1. Finance Manager as Vigilance Officer (Chairman, Vigilance Wing)
2. Asst. Executive Engineer, KPHCC as Asst. Vigilance Officer “We at KPHCC are driven by our emphasis and thrust towards the Development Board
All major decisions relating to execution of work, fund management and
administrative matters are taken only with the approval of Managing continuous improvement of quality in all the activities undertaken by us ∙ High-Tech Dairy - Dairy Development Department
Director. All the financial transactions as well as other administrative To carry out various construction activities and related administration, and to provide our customers with quality products and services on time, ∙ Renovation of NRHM Building
matters are managed from the Corporate Head Office of the KPHCC. experienced hands are taken on contract basis for the completion of upholding ethics and good business practices.” ∙ Hyper Market, Civil Supplies Corporation
specific projects. Such temporary contract staff are paid a retainer fee
∙ Renovation of Dairy, State Dairy Farm
for the services rendered by them.

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 MAJOR ONGOING PROJECTS

NAME OF WORK SCHEME

Barrack for IR Battalion BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Commando Barrack for IR Bn

Construction of Balance Floor of PHQ 13th FCA, Capital outlay, Plan fund 2011-12, 12-13, 13-14

Kottayam DPO 13th FCA, Plan Fund 2010-2011 CHAIRMAN & BOARD OF DIRECTOR

CPO Building at Thrissur MoPF 2011-12, FCA, MoPF

Barrack at AR Camp Thrissur MoPF 2011-12

A Type Dormitory 13th FCA FINANCE MANAGER CHIEF ENGINEER ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

USQ 10 No. at Bhakthivilasom MoPF JUNIOR Supdt. (Fin) ASST. Ex Eng. PE PCL
(Design)
LSQ 5 No. at Harippad MoPF
OFFICER
CBCID Office at Kottayam MoPF Sr. Project Eng. PC JUNIOR. Supdt. (--)
CASHIER
PE (Tender) JUNIOR. Supdt. (--)
LSQ 8 No. at Kuttikkanam, Idukki MoPF
ACCOUNTS PE (Schedule) RECORDS
Regional Forensic Science Laboratory at Thrippunithura MoPF
PE (-------) FAIR COPY
Barrack at AR camp, Palakkad MoPF VIGILANCE WING
PE (-------) MW/TECH
LSQ at Chinthavalappu, Kozhikkode MoPF PE (Electrical) MT. WING
PE (P M) SECURITY &
District Training centre at Kannur MoPF
Sub. STAFFS
PE (Q M)
Barrack at Periya, Kasaragod MoPF
AUDITOR (--)
Regional Dairy Laboratory and Dairy Training Centre at Kasaragod OD

Typical House (25 no.) in Tribal Colony at Kuriyottumala OD

Infrastructure for Thrissur Zoological Park, Puthur OD

Elephant Proof Stone Wall at Kasaragod OD

Additional Construction of ITI for Women at Thottada,Kannur OD

SIMC, Pangappara, Thiruvananthapuram OD

Construction of Vijnjanvadies in Various Districts OD

MAJOR UPCOMING PROJECTS

NAME OF WORK SCHEME

Construction of CBCID Office, Palakkad MoPF

Construction of CID Office, Mananthavady MoPF

Construction of LSQ 10 no. at Kalamassery MoPF

Construction of LSQ 10 no. at Nemom MoPF

Construction of CBCID Office, Kannur MoPF

Construction of Urban PS (5 No.) MoPF

Training Infrastructure Development, KEPA MoPF

Mess Hall at Pampa & Sannidhanam MoPF

Construction of Quarantine Barrack/ Sports Hostel at Thiruvananthapuram MoPF

Public friendly Service Delivery Oriented Police Station buildings (10 Nos) MoPF

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