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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Custodial Torture and Systemic Policing Reforms in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Introduction The conviction and death sentencing of nine police personnel by a Tamil Nadu trial court for the 2020 Sathankulam custodial deaths of a father and son has renewed focus …

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Apathy towards structural police reforms persists despite recurring episodes of public outrage. Examine the causes and suggest a viable reform roadmap.

Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy Q3. Apathy towards structural police reforms persists despite recurring episodes of public outrage. Examine the causes and suggest a viable reform roadmap. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The recent public debates around controversial police appointments and custodial deaths have once again highlighted …

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