Haryana

• 16 Feb 2022

Kala Ramachandran: First Woman Police Commissioner of Gurugram

Why in News?

• On February 15, 2022, IPS officer Kala Ramachandran became the first woman police commissioner of Gurugram.

Key Points

• Kala Ramachandran is a 1994 batch IPS officer.
• Counting her priorities, Kala Ramachandran said that there will be special emphasis on smooth running of traffic in Gurugram, reducing road accidents. Prevention of women and cyber crime is also included in her priorities.
• It is noteworthy that till now Kala Ramachandran was taking over as the Principal Secretary of the Transport Department.
• It is to be known that the Police Commissionerate in Gurugram was formed in 2007. Earlier, SPs were appointed in Gurugram. After becoming the commissioner, Mahendralal became the first police commissioner of Gurugram. During this, eight police commissioners were made, all of whom were men.