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Policing the Republic
An Inside View of How India Fights Corruption and Crime, and Protects Rights
Yashovardhan Azad
Foreword by M.K. Narayanan
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)
View book and reviewsPolicing the Republic
Yashovardhan Azad
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)
I Dare!
Kiran Bedi
Bridging Cultures
Lt General Shokin Chauhan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, PhD
You Can Make It Happen
Anil Swarup
Dynamic D.M.
Dr. Heera Lal, IAS · Kumud Verma
Khaki in Action
O.P. Singh, Former Director General of Police
Kashmir in the Line of Fire
Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan
★★★★★
Policing the Republic by Yashovardhan Jha Azad offers a compelling examination of the challenges facing India's policing and governance institutions. From political corruption and police reforms to cybercrime, national security and individual rights, the book explores issues that directly affect public trust and the functioning of a republic. Particularly relevant is its discussion of emerging cybercrime and the need for law enforcement to adapt to rapidly evolving threats. The book also raises important questions about institutional accountability, professional integrity and the balance between security and individual liberty. A valuable read for students, public servants and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of policing and democratic governance in India.
Neha kumbhar on Policing the Republic
Yashovardhan Azad
Former Special Director, Intelligence Bureau
1 book
Anil Swarup
Former Coal Secretary and School Education Secretary, Government of India
1 book
Dr. Heera Lal, IAS
IAS officer, former District Magistrate of Banda
1 book
O.P. Singh
Former Director General of Police
1 book
Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan
Major General, Indian Army (Retd.)
1 book
Lt General Shokin Chauhan
Former Director General, Assam Rifles
1 book
Kiran Bedi
India's first woman IPS officer
1 book
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