Lucknow, March 21 -- In a surprise move, the Uttar Pradesh government, on Thursday, changed the name of Crime Branch, Crime Investigation Department (CBCID) to Crime Investigation Department (CID).
This decision has been taken by the government with the aim of making the crime investigation system more effective and simple. In the order issued by the Home Department (Police) of the state government, it has been clarified that from now on CBCID will be known as CID. The change of name will come into effect with immediate effect.
The main function of this important department of Uttar Pradesh Police is to conduct in-depth investigation of crimes, forensic analysis, identification of criminals and investigation of organised crimes.
The gove...