Jhilmili police station in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district has bagged the 4th position in the country under the 'Outstanding Police Station Award' for 2020 awarded by the Union Home Ministry.
Thoubal (Manipur) bagged the top rank followed by Salem (Tamil Nadu) and Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh), a press release said on Thursday.
The Jhilmili police station got the fourth spot under the best police station category based on the parameters of the National Crime Bureau (NCRB) for 2019-20, the release added.
A survey was conducted by the Ministry for excellent police stations in the country in 10 top police stations have been ranked.
For this, the best performing stations were shortlisted for ranking based on data analysis, field verification and feedback related to implementation of cleanliness, paint, camp security management, public behaviour, quick response, record maintenance and CCTNS at police stations, the release said.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel greeted the Chhattisgarh Police including the officers and employees of Jhilmili police station for the distinction.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police D.M. Awasthi congratulated Surguja (Range) IGP Ratan Lal Dangi and Surajpur Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kukreja for the achievement.