Andaman and Nicobar Police

The Andaman and Nicobar Police (A&N Police) is the law enforcement agency for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. A&N Police comes under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The A&N Police has a sanctioned strength of 4130 posts of various ranks in Civil Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Immigration Branch, Foreigners Branch, Motor Vehicle Section, Traffic branch, Security Unit, Forensic Science Laboratory, Finger Print Unit, Dog Squad, Special Armed Police, Armed Police, Island Communication, Fire Service Units and India Reserve Battalion.

Andaman and Nicobar Police
AbbreviationANP
MottoNirbhay-Nipun-Nirpaksh (निर्भय-निपुण-निर्पक्ष)
Fearless-Skilled-Impartial
Agency overview
FormedAugust 1875 ;148 years ago
Preceding agency
  • The ‘Sebundy Corps’ (formed in 1858 under the British rule)
Employees4130
Annual budget365.50 crore (US$45.8 million) (2020–21)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionAndaman and Nicobar Islands, IN
3 divisions of Andaman and Nicobar Police: North & Middle Andaman, South Andaman and Nicobar Group
Size8, 249 Sq. Km.
PopulationEstimated 4,34,192 (2019)
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPolice Headquarters, Port Blair
Agency executive
Facilities
Stations21 Police Stations
Website
police.andaman.gov.in
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