9 Police Dramas to Watch Before Indian Police Force

[{"selector":"#anim-0825adef-9900-4de8-9561-7f5d38c44264 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-0.5136885365278907%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Delhi Crime (2019)

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Dahaad (2023)

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Special Ops (2020)

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Sacred Games (2018)

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Khakee: The Bihar Chapter (2022)

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Paatal Lok (2020)

[{"selector":"#anim-c0a0b8fa-19fb-4076-a677-42b60e6c8bd2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.3898929570057597%, 25%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4d1423a5-5175-4890-8458-e6c84b879951","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":700,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-387eb01d-05bc-4e5b-90fb-e869986216c0","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":700,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-18a2bb32-edb2-4e60-94cd-9adb109f1378","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A gritty crime thriller, following a disillusioned police officer, who investigates a high-profile case involving political conspiracies and societal divides. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Crime Stories: India Detectives (2021)

[{"selector":"#anim-3bcbf8ad-35dc-40e7-8683-1ef4d9d3b9de [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-12.675850844935638%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3887791c-555e-479e-a801-a6763a0be949","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":700,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3284c35c-33ba-42bc-a7e4-02ad48785d03","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":700,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-34426992-f667-4661-a959-005f5da3ca57","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A documentary series that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work of top detectives from different regions in India. Where to watch: Netflix

Breathe Into the Shadows (2020)

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Bhaukaal (2020)

[{"selector":"#anim-33a3d2a4-6a4d-4f4f-8bb3-3c5594641a35 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(25%, 25%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6c8580f4-fb04-43f2-85df-5d55f1aede5a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":700,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cb8c9942-237c-46fb-8572-ac74f5a7a45c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":700,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-63181cef-2a0c-4fde-940e-8b8c0cfda41a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Inspired by true events, it follows the journey of a IPS officer, as he takes on the criminal elements in Muzaffarnagar. Where to watch: Mx Player