Uttarakhand Police Ranks First in ICJS 2.0 National Rankings

Current Context: On 8 January 2026, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released the ICJS 2.0 National Rankings through its CCTNS/ICJS Progress Dashboard.

• The rankings assess how well state police forces have adopted the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, which digitally links police, courts, prisons, and forensic labs.
• Uttarakhand Police secured the first position with a score of 93.46, followed by Haryana (93.41) and Assam (93.16).
• The ranking highlights Uttarakhand’s success in digital policing, faster case tracking, and improved justice delivery.
• It sets a benchmark for other states in adopting technology-driven policing reforms.
• This achievement also strengthens India’s push toward smart and transparent criminal justice systems.

Question:

Q.1 Which state police force topped the NCRB's ICJS 2.0 National Rankings for January 2026?
a) Haryana
b) Assam
c) Uttarakhand
d) Gujarat

Answer: c) "Uttarakhand Police secured the first position with a score of 93.46."