The debate over the police as an institution and its practices in the United States has captured the attention of people around the world. Surprisingly, this has failed to spark a debate about instances in India of police bias, unfair treatment and brutality, as well as selective persecution of particular communities. To help us understand this better, Paran Amitava talks to Chaitanya Pradeep, Associate Professor of Political Science, who has carried out extensive research on the workings of Indian Police.