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UP Police now one of the best in the country… ATS being transformed on NIA lines: Adityanath
CM says UP has undergone “a decisive transformation” in law and order, credits it to intent and policy clarity
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the passing out parade ceremony of 60,244 constables in Lucknow on Sunday. (Express Photo)
Claiming that the Uttar Pradesh Police, which faced crises before 2017, has now established itself as one of the best police forces in the country, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) is being transformed on the lines of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other such international organisations.
Speaking at the passing-out parade of 60,244 newly recruited police constables in Lucknow, the chief minister said that now, police personnel in the state were being trained with INSAS and SLR rifles, instead of .303 rifles.
“Before 2017, the UP Police, which faced its own crises and challenges, has now been established as one of the best police forces in the country by us. Recruitment has been carried out on a record scale to enhance the efficiency of the police force. In 2017, the police training capacity was just 3,000. Today, it has increased to 60,244, and the entire process is being conducted simultaneously within Uttar Pradesh itself. This reflects the state’s progress over the past nine years,” Adityanath, who took over the reins of the state in 2017, said.
Emphasising women’s participation, the CM underlined, “In these recruitments, 20 per cent positions have been mandatorily filled by women.”
He also highlighted improvements in police infrastructure, noting that in 55 districts, police residential complexes are among the tallest buildings, symbolising both expansion and prioritisation of the force. “More than 2.18 lakh police personnel have been recruited, and over one lakh promoted, while the police budget has tripled since 2017… Seven police commissionerates have been established.
Further, cyber police stations and forensic labs have been set up in all 75 districts, and women’s safety programmes are being run under Mission Shakti, with 20 per cent of the current recruitment comprising women, according to the chief minister.
The passing-out parade marked one of the largest inductions into the state police, with the government positioning it as a milestone in strengthening law enforcement and public safety across Uttar Pradesh.
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Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone “a decisive transformation” in law and order since 2017, Adityanath said that riots no longer occur in the state, and parallel mafia rule does not operate alongside the government.
“Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a model for law and order due to its zero-tolerance policy towards crime and criminals. There is no longer extortion or illegal collections… Earlier, neither daughters nor traders were safe.
The state had become synonymous with instability,” he said, crediting the turnaround to policy clarity and intent.
“More the sweat shed during training, the less the bloodshed later. The greatest strength of the police is its discipline,” Adityanath told the new recruits.
Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna said the 2025 batch marks the first time in the country that 60,244 constables have been recruited directly, including over 12,000 women, calling it a significant step towards women’s empowerment.
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The chief minister also distributed commendation certificates and awards to the constables at the ceremony, which was attended by several senior officials and dignitaries.
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