Patna: In a major step to enhance policing in rural areas, Bihar’s Home Department has defined the jurisdiction and powers of 11 Rural Superintendents of Police (SPs) across the state. The official notification clarifies the areas, subordinate police stations, and responsibilities of each Rural SP to ensure more effective law enforcement in rural districts.
Rural SP Jurisdiction Across Districts
The notification outlines the specific subdivisions and police stations under each Rural SP:
- Gaya Rural SP: 33 police stations under Neemchak Bathani, Tikari, Imamganj, Sherghati-1, and Sherghati-2 SDPOs.
- Rohtas Rural SP: 28 police stations under Sasaram, Dehri, and Vikramganj SDPOs.
- Munger Rural SP: 12 police stations under Sadar, Tarapur, and Haveli Khadgpur SDPOs.
- Begusarai Rural SP: 11 police stations under Manjhaul, Bakhri, and Balia SDPOs.
- Bhagalpur Rural SP: 18 police stations under Kahalgaon-1 & 2 SDPOs and Bhagalpur Law & Order DSP.
- Purnia Rural SP: 18 police stations under Baisi, Banmankhi, and Dhamdaha SDPOs.
- Saharsa Rural SP: 9 police stations under Simri Bakhtiyarpur SDPO.
- Darbhanga Rural SP: 19 police stations under Benipur, Biroul, and Sadar-2 SDPOs.
- Muzaffarpur Rural SP: 24 police stations under East-1, East-2, and Saraiya SDPOs.
- Saran Rural SP: 18 police stations under Madhaura-1, Madhaura-2, and Sonpur SDPOs.
- Bettiah Rural SP: 21 police stations under Sadar-2 and Narkatiaganj SDPOs.
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Powers and Responsibilities of Rural SPs
The Rural SPs, created in September 2022 under Bihar Police Service, are entrusted with wide-ranging responsibilities to strengthen law enforcement:
- Supervision and inspection of subordinate police establishments.
- Review of cases and crime control measures.
- Maintaining crime registers, daily reports, and patrolling charts of their jurisdictions.
- Authority to suspend officers such as police inspectors and subordinates; police line officials’ suspension requires consultation with the District SP.
- Participation in weekly police parades and attendance at police assemblies.
- Reporting all significant matters to the District SP.
Objective: Strengthening Rural Policing
This move aims to enhance law enforcement in Bihar’s rural districts, improve accountability, and streamline administrative and operational control. By clearly defining jurisdiction and powers, the state government ensures that Rural SPs can act decisively to maintain law and order, monitor subordinate officers, and oversee policing activities efficiently.
