In a remarkable professional achievement for Chhattisgarh Police, the research paper of Durg Range Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ramgopal Garg (IPS) has been published in the latest issue of the prestigious Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) Journal, Hyderabad.

 

The paper, titled “Use of Technology in Policing – Investigation of Bank Dacoity Case,” showcases an innovative model of technology-led investigation in major criminal cases. The SVPNPA Journal, brought out by the country’s apex police training institution, is known for featuring seminal works on modern policing practices and research-based innovations. IGP Garg’s study documents the use of Gait Pattern Analysis and CCTV Footage Analysis in solving a high-profile bank dacoity case reported in Raigarh.

 

The paper notes that this was the first instance in Chhattisgarh where Gait Analysis - the scientific study of a person’s walking pattern - was applied to identify the accused. The technique helped investigators establish the suspects’ physical presence through scientifically validated gait parameters, providing crucial corroborative evidence. As then Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Raigarh, Garg led the investigation that achieved a 100 per cent detection rate and resulted in the recovery of Rs 5.62 crore looted from the bank within just 15 hours.

 

The case is now cited as an example of how technology, when strategically integrated into policing, can transform investigation speed and accuracy. The paper elaborates on the theoretical framework, procedural application, and forensic admissibility of Gait Analysis in criminal proceedings. It also outlines how modern tools like CCTV analytics, mobile data mapping, digital forensics, and data correlation have collectively reshaped policing methodologies, making them more scientific and evidence-oriented.

 

The study further highlights Garg’s subsequent initiatives, including the development of Trinayan App for CCTV location mapping and Sashakt App for vehicle theft tracking, both of which have enhanced data-driven policing within the Durg Range. Senior officials at Police Headquarters (PHQ) described the publication as “a matter of institutional pride,” stating that “IGP Garg’s research in the SVPNPA Journal stands as a testament to how data intelligence and modern investigation techniques can redefine efficiency in law enforcement.”