Deputy inspector general of police
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A Deputy Inspector General of Police (abbreviated as DIG) is a high-ranking official position in Police in India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka.
India
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) is a rank in the Indian police, just below
Bangladesh
In
The post of DIG or Deputy Inspector General is equivalent to the rank of governmental Joint Secretary and Brigadier of Army or so in the armed services.
Kenya
In
Malaysia
Within the Royal Malaysia Police ("Polis DiRaja Malaysia" in Malay) hierarchy, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police occupies the second most senior position, positioned below the Inspector-General of Police and above the Commissioner of Police. Those holding this rank adorn the sultan's-crown insignia, accompanied by four five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond shape, all positioned above crossed baton and kris symbols.
Pakistan
In
Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, according to the Police Ordinance, the rank of Deputy Inspector General is the second most highest position in the Sri Lanka Police Force. An officer in this rank is responsible for the policing of a Range which constitute a geographical area of two or more Police Divisions commanded by a Superintendent administrating few police districts, in charge of Asst. Superintendents, composed of number of police stations. In terms of section 21(3) of the Police Ordinance 'Inspector General of Police shall be deemed to include a Deputy Inspector General of Police'.
References
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- ^ "Indian Police Service - Modern ranks and rank badges - IPS Exam - Indian Police Services (IPS) Exam Notification - UPSC Exams". Onestopias.com. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "About Us, Mumbai Police". Mumbai Police. Retrieved 15 September 2023.