Daman and Diu Police explained

Agencyname:Daman and Diu Police
Abbreviation:DDP
Logocaption:Logo of Daman and Diu Police
Motto:न्याय सेवा शांति
Mottotranslated:Justice Service Peace
Formedyear:1961 (India)
Preceding1:Portuguese Police Force in India
Dissolved:2020
Superseding:Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police
Country:India
Divtype:Union Territory
Divname:Daman and Diu
Sizearea:112.5 sq.km
Sizepopulation:15,764
Legaljuris:Daman and Diu
Governingbody:Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Police:Yes
Local:Yes
Headquarters:Daman
Parentagency:Government of India
Officetype:Districts

The Daman and Diu Police was the law enforcement agency for the former Union Territory of Daman and Diu in India.In 2020 it was merged into Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Police.[1] [2]

Organizational structureDaman and Diu Police came under direct control of Department of Home Affairs of the government of Daman and Diu.

The Daman and Diu Police was headed by Director General of Police (DGP).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019.
  2. Web site: History.
  3. Web site: Police Department, Diu.