Set against the backdrop of the capital’s history, culture, and socio-political scenario, this is the first full-length study of the connection between rapid urbanization, rising crime, and law enforcement in Delhi. Providing an insider’s account of the evolution of policing in Delhi since the mid-19th century, the book closely looks at the patterns of policing in the ‘seven cities of Delhi’. From infrastructure constraints and related crime, crime against women and juveniles, and terrorism to technology and policing and the typology of criminals—the analyses demonstrate Delhi’s uniqueness as a metropolis and the attendant challenges. While the rich historical records, statistical data, maps, and empirical surveys and observations brought together for the first time provide a wealth of additional information, the bibliography offers suggestions for the interested reader. Focusing on the challenges posed by over-urbanization and the changes in policing to counter them, the book draws out valuable lessons applicable in various degrees in other Indian cities. About the Author O.P. Mishra is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police. A Ph.D in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, he has written for Indian Police Journal and contributed to different programmes for Indira Gandhi National Open University. Prevention of crime by involving the community has been the hallmark of his policing career.
