India, March 8 -- The city police commissionerate has sent a proposal to the state government to sanction the post of an additional commissioner of police (ACP) and six new deputy commissioners of police (DCPs). The police administration has cited the rising population, frequent traffic congestion and increasing crime rates in the city and the need for additional personnel to tackle it effectively. Additionally, to combat a significant rise in cybercrimes, the establishment of two dedicated cyber police stations has also been proposed.

The current police leadership has been facing issues related to managing law and order, crime control and traffic regulation with its current workforce.

According to senior police officials, after approva...