Ahmedabad: Following the Gujarat government's announcement of a new police zone for Ahmedabad, the city police issued a detailed notification on Monday regarding the formation of Zone-8 and three new police divisions, which will become operational from midnight on May 19.
Administrative Structure and Manpower
The order, issued by the office of Police Commissioner G S Malik, outlines the administrative structure, manpower allocation, and redistribution of police station jurisdictions under the revised framework. Officials stated that the move aims to ease the burden on existing zones and enhance policing in the rapidly expanding eastern and northern parts of the city.
Zone-8 and New Divisions
According to the notification, the new Zone-8 will temporarily operate from the Ramol police station premises. The new divisions include P Division under Zone-2, and R and S Divisions under Zone-8. The P Division will function from Chandkheda police station, R Division from Odhav police station, and S Division from GIDC Vatva police station.
The state government has sanctioned 10 posts for Zone-8, including a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-rank officer, inspectors, constabulary, and support staff. Additionally, 42 posts have been approved for the three new divisions. Each division will be headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)-rank officer, supported by inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, head constables, and constables.
Reshuffling of Police Station Jurisdictions
The notification also reshuffles the supervisory control of several police stations. Odhav, Nikol, and the proposed Vastral police station will now fall under the newly formed R Division. Vatva, GIDC Vatva, and Ramol police stations will come under S Division. Similarly, Chandkheda, Sabarmati Riverfront East, and the proposed Motera police station will function under the newly formed P Division.
Officials clarified that the proposed Motera, Vastral, and Hanspura police stations are not yet operational due to administrative reasons.
Record Keeping and Implementation
The order further stated that all newly created units will maintain independent records and administrative registers in accordance with the provisions of the Gujarat Police Manual and prevailing laws. The new structure is expected to improve response times and law enforcement efficiency in the growing areas of Ahmedabad.
