Public perception of police: A comparative study of Urban and rural citizenry of Ambala Police District

Police are the Wielding Arm of the State, therefore most of the times Onus to implement the law of the land and maintaining law and order fall on it. While performing its duties Police have to interact with public and such interactions often ends up in bad taste for the violators and at times even justice seeking parties also have to accept the unfavorable decisions. Since the Police are meant to safeguard the interests of the Citizens, thus their opinion of Police is of prime importance while judging the performance of Police and the role of the State. Ironically, public, World over and in India as well, don't find the Police as fair agency in its dealings. The present paper is an endeavour to assess the opinion of the urban as well Rural Citizenry of Ambala Police District in the State of Haryana.