T.N. police constitute internal vigilance cells
The Tamil Nadu police have established Internal Vigilance Cells across all districts and commissionerates to address corruption and misconduct within the department. Citizens can now report unethical behavior via dedicated WhatsApp numbers, with the department guaranteeing complainant confidentiality and protection from retaliation.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant administrative effort to improve police accountability and public trust in law enforcement through decentralized oversight and accessible reporting channels.
The Tamil Nadu police have constituted ‘Internal Vigilance Cells’ in all the Districts and Commissionerates in a bid to strengthen integrity, transparency, and public confidence in the Police Department.
Acting on the instructions of the Director-General of Police and Head of the Police Force Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, the cells were established to prevent, monitor, and enquire into allegations of corruption, misconduct, abuse of position by police personnel/officers.
To facilitate easy reporting of such complaints, District/City-wise Whatsapp numbers of the Internal Vigilance Cell have been provided for public complaints.
“Citizens may report instances of corruption, misconduct, abuse of authority, or other unethical practices by police personnel through the designated numbers of their respective District or City Internal Vigilance Cell,” a statement issued by the police headquarters said.
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