Amit Ahuja and Devesh Kapur on the Complexity of Violence and Fragility of Order in India
Ideas of India
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The Challenges of Policing in India
This chapter explores the complex and challenging conditions that police constables in India face on a daily basis, highlighting the impact of labor surplus economy, public trust issues, and the potential benefits of technology. It discusses the fragility of order, issues of corruption, the backlog in courts, and the role of elected representatives with criminal charges. The chapter also examines the rise of private security providers and the state's monopoly on violence.
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