State Intelligence Department

The State Intelligence Department (SID) is the intelligence agency of Maharashtra. The agency's primary function is gathering intelligence, counter-terrorism, Counter-proliferation, and advising Maharashtra policymakers. It is one of the oldest such organization in India.[2] It is headed by the Commissioner of Intelligence.

State Intelligence Department
Rank Insignia of the Police Commissioner (Director General Rank)
Rank Insignia of the Police Commissioner (Director General Rank)
AbbreviationSID
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMaharashtra, India
Governing bodyGovernment of Maharashtra
Operational structure
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra
Elected officer responsible
Agency executive
Parent agencyMaharashtra Police
Child agency
Website
http://mahapolice.gov.in/state-intelligence-department/

History

SID was established in 1905 on the recommendations of Frazer Commission during the colonial rule in India as C.I.D. (Intelligence Wing), The initial headquarter of the CID(int) was at Pune. It was reorganized in 1981 and renamed as State Intelligence Department (S.I.D.).

Responsibilities

Department deals with collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information in on such as political, security, communal, labour activity, security concerns and matter affecting law and order.

Phone tapping

Intelligence department came into mainstream news due to unauthorized phone tapping issue which led to resignation as well as transfers of several high level officials.[3][4][5][6]

See also

References
  1. "Maharashtra Intelligence Academy reopens with ISO certification". Hindustan Times. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  2. "State Intelligence Department (SID) | Maharashtra State Police". mahapolice.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  3. "Phone tapping case: Mumbai police record statement of IPS officer Rashmi Shukla". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  4. "Explained: Who is Rashmi Shukla, the IPS officer summoned by Mumbai Police?". The Indian Express. 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  5. "Former DG Rashmi Shukla's letter reveals 'bribery for transfer' in Maharashtra | Exclusive". India Today. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  6. "Maharashtra: Anil Deshmukh steps down, Dilip Walse Patil to be new home minister". The Indian Express. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-06-17.

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