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POLICE

1. (a) to prevent and detect crime;
2. (b) to uphold and enforce the law impartially, and to protect life, liberty and property, human rights and dignity of the people;
3. (c) to maintain law and order;
4. (d) to maintain internal security;
5. (e) to promote and preserve public order: [63] to provide possible help to people in distress or in situations arising out of natural or man-made disasters:
6. (g) to facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles and also to control and regulate traffic on roads and highways with a special emphasis on checking the violations under the Motor Vehicles ¢ Act, 1988 and the rules made thereunder, falling under the following categories, namely :- i those, endangering the lives of road users; in those, restricting the smooth flow of traffic on roads; and iil. those, adding to the pollution of the environment;
7. (h) to register and investigate all cognizable offences coming to their notice, duly supplying a copy of First Information Report to the complainant forthwith and to carry out further investigation as per law; 1) to collect intelligence relating to matters, affecting public peace, crime, social harmony and security of State and take appropriate action; [1] to take charge of all unclaimed property and take action as per relevant rules.
8. (k) to prevent and control public nuisance. [0] to enforce any other duty assigned by law.