On December 9, 2021, Madhya Pradesh government issued notification to implement the police Commissionerate system in Bhopal and Indore.

Key Points

• With the announcement made by Home Minister of MP, Narottam Mishra, both the cities will now get police commissioners of ADG rank.
• Police commissioners in both the districts will be assisted by two IG rank officers and nine SP rank officers.
• Under this system, a woman officer of SP rank will also be posted to deal with crime cases against women and for women’s security.
• This system will be implemented after 11 years, since its first announcement.
• However, state went ahead in compliance with the directive of Prime Minister’s office.