Question

Role and functions of Haryana Police
1. To prevent and detect crime
2. To preserve public order 
3. To protect life and property
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the above

The correct answer is All of the above.

• The role and functions of the Haryana Police:
  • to help the common man, to provide him security and to create a peaceful and law-abiding community with his cooperation.
  • to uphold the Rule of Law,
  • to prevent crime, and to maintain law and order.
  • to protect the weak, the underprivileged and to serve the people.
  • to uphold the law fairly and firmly,
  • to prevent the occurrence of crime,
  • to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law,
  • to keep the peace in partnership with the community,
  • to protect, help and reassure the people. 
  • to enhance the credibility of the police and to check corruption, transparency in the system is emphasized at all levels.

• The Haryana Police was formed on 1 November 1966.
  • The state of Haryana was formed on 1 November 1966 by bifurcating the state of Punjab.
  • Haryana Police comes under the direct control of the Department of Home Affairs, Government of Haryana.
  • The Haryana Police is headed by the Home Minister of Haryana.
  • The motto of the Haryana police is Safety Security Cooperation.
  • It translates to Seva Suraksha Sahyog in Hindi.
  • Harsamay is the citizen portal started by the Haryana police.
  • Citizens can lodge their complaints on this portal.
  • The state police headquarters of Haryana is located at Sector 6, Panchkula.