Subsequently, in 1954 Bilaspur, which was then a part "C" State, was also merged with Himachal Pradesh.
In 1948, states like Mandi, Chamba, Sirmaur, Suket and Bilaspur had their regular Police forces.
For proper administration of the scheme, an executive committee, consisting of five members was constituted.
In order to ensure proper administration of police work, an officer of the status of Supdt.
The police force drawn from different states having varying backgrounds and traditions were amalgamated to form the H.P.
[2] The Training college of Himachal Pradesh Police is situated at Daroh (Palampur).