Chandigarh Police

Name

Chandigarh Police

Legal name

Chandigarh Police

Website

https://chandigarhpolice.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Law Enforcement Units (SWAT, K9, Bomb Squad, Tactical) (BPAIAGAH), Special Operations & Counterterrorism (BPAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety operations
• Traffic enforcement
• Emergency response services
• Citizen police services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandigarh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Traffic Violation Fines: Revenue collected from traffic challans (penalties for traffic violations). Revenue increased from Rs 15.47 crore in 2024 to Rs 21.24 crore in 2025.
2. Government Budget Allocation: Primary funding through annual government budgetary allocations from Chandigarh Administration for salaries, infrastructure, equipment, and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chandigarh Police is the statutory law enforcement agency for the Union Territory of Chandigarh, providing emergency response (112/100), crime prevention and investigation, traffic enforcement, women and child protection, cyber crime investigation, foreigners registration, and 24x7 citizen police services through 16 police stations and digital platforms (Citizen Portal, ICMS, e-Saathi mobile app). The force operates across crime wing, Operation Cell, Security Wing, Traffic Police, PCR, and Indian Reserve Battalion with over 6,000 personnel.

Product overview

Chandigarh Police operates a unified digital services platform comprising citizen-facing web portals and mobile applications. The core infrastructure includes the Citizen Portal for general police services, ICMS for complaint management, MV Theft E-FIR system for vehicle crime reporting, and the e-Saathi mobile app for Police Clearance Certificates. These digital products are complemented by citizen services like FIR downloads, verification certificate downloads, arrested/missing person databases, and safety initiatives such as the Late Night Dropping of Ladies service. The platform connects with government systems including ERSS 112 for emergencies, CEIR for mobile blocking, and IVFRT for foreigners registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-Saathi: Mobile application for e-Saathi Citizen Services including Police Clearance Certificate applications
• ICMS
• Chandigarh Traffic Police

Products and services

• Citizen Portal Digital platform providing citizens access to police services including complaint registration, verification certificates, FIR downloads, and vehicle theft e-FIR registration.
• e-Saathi Mobile App Mobile application enabling citizens to apply for Police Clearance Certificates and verification services, available on Android and iOS platforms.
• Integrated Complaint Management System (ICMS) Online complaint registration and tracking system allowing citizens to file complaints and monitor their status digitally.
• MV Theft E-FIR Registration Self-service portal for citizens to lodge electronic First Information Reports for motor vehicle theft.
• Foreigners Registration Office Services Computerized services for foreigners staying in Chandigarh including registration, visa extension, return visa, exit permit, and PCC through the IVFRT system.
• Late Night Dropping of Ladies Safety service providing PCR vehicle dispatch to escort women safely to their destination when unable to secure transportation during late-night hours within Chandigarh jurisdiction (11 PM - 6 AM).
• Late Night Towing Facility Vehicle assistance service operating between 11:00 PM and 06:00 AM to safely relocate disabled vehicles to secure locations to prevent theft or unauthorized access.
• Emergency Response Support System (ERSS 112) Pan-India single number emergency response system accessible via dial 112, panic calls, mobile app, and email for police, fire, health, and other emergency services.
• Lost/Stolen Mobile Blocking Request Service linked with CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) enabling citizens to block lost or stolen mobile phones.
• CCTV-Based E-Challaning System Automated traffic violation enforcement system using CCTV cameras at checkpoints, integrated with body-worn cameras for traffic officers, ensuring transparent enforcement of traffic regulations in Chandigarh.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 4th in India for ERSS response time - 5 minutes 8 seconds average response in April 2026
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Punjab PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2026Joint operation between Punjab Police and Chandigarh Police resulting in arrest of five individuals part of an ISI-backed module responsible for grenade attack outside BJP office in Chandigarh's Sector 37. Recovered hand grenade, .30 bore pistol, and ammunition. Both agencies operating under directions from handlers in Portugal and Germany.
• National Investigation Agency (NIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026NIA initiated its own investigation into the grenade attack outside Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh's Sector 37, which occurred on April 1, 2026. The attack was linked to Pakistan's ISI with handlers in Portugal and Germany.
• International Law Enforcement Agencies (via BharatPol/MLAT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Cyber Crime Cell seeking international assistance through BharatPol and preparing to invoke Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties to gather evidence from foreign jurisdictions regarding bomb threat email senders traced to Bangladesh, US, and Europe (masked exit nodes).
• Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-India 112-based emergency response system implemented under Nirbhaya funds scheme for safety of women and children, with Chandigarh designated Emergency Response Centre handling police, fire, and health emergencies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kerala Police: State police force known for strong community policing and digital innovation. Relevant as a peer in cyber crime response, women safety initiatives, and deploying technology for transparent enforcement.
• Tamil Nadu Police: State police force widely recognized for community policing and cybercrime initiatives. Comparable in deployment of women safety helplines, cyber crime cells, and comprehensive digital citizen services across stations.
• Punjab Police: State police force of Punjab, Chandigarh's neighboring state. Highly relevant as a co-jurisdictional peer with shared cross-border criminal threats and demonstrated joint operations with Chandigarh Police (e.g., ISI-backed grenade attack arrests).
• Gujarat Police: State police force with extensive digital infrastructure and demonstrated capability in counter-terrorism, particularly relevant to Chandigarh Police's anti-narcotics and cross-border crime work.

Direct peers

• Bengaluru City Police: Karnataka's state police force for Bengaluru, comparable to Chandigarh Police in size and digital service maturity. Both forces operate similar citizen portals, mobile apps, and traffic e-challaning systems, and have implemented CCTNS and ERSS integration.
• Hyderabad City Police: Telangana's police force for Hyderabad, similar in scale to Chandigarh Police and relevant for digital initiatives including Hawk Eye app, e-challan, and traffic enforcement technology. Comparable in deploying body-worn cameras and automated traffic enforcement.

Broad incumbents

• Mumbai Police: India's largest metropolitan police force with extensive digital service infrastructure and cyber crime capabilities. Comparable in deployment of technology for citizen services, traffic enforcement, and specialized units for women and senior citizen safety.
• Delhi Police: Delhi Police is a much larger Union Territory police force serving over 20 million residents. Relevant as a direct peer in policing model, digital citizen services, and traffic enforcement scale, though significantly larger in scope and resource base than Chandigarh Police.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/citizenfirstchdpolice
• Xx.com/ChdPol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chandigarhpolice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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