New York Times on policing in Bihar and DGP Abhayanand's scientific acumen

Once Derided, Bihar’s Police Become Model for Other States

By RAKSHA KUMAR

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Courtesy of Raksha KumarAbhay Anand, director general of Bihar Police, at his office in Patna on March 21.

Years ago, the idea that anyone would look to the Bihar police for advice on catching criminals would have been laughable. The northern Indian state, traditionally one of India’s poorest, was notorious for its widespread organized crime, often referred to as the “jungle raj,” and nearly invisible police presence.

But last month, the top police officials for all of India’s states met and passed a resolution to adopt the Bihar police force’s model of scientific investigations and speedy trials in their respective states.

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