Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum is a museum that traces the history and growth of the police force in India. It is located just opposite the Kollam Junction Railway Station in Kollam, India. The museum is dedicated to barrister and statesman, Vallabhbhai Patel.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum
Location of the Museum in Kerala, India
Established10 May 1999 (1999-05-10)
LocationKollam, India
Coordinates8.8845°N 76.5938°E / 8.8845; 76.5938
TypePolice museum
Public transit accessKollam KSRTC - 1.5 km,
Kollam Junction - 50 m
WebsiteSardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum, Kollam

Attractions

The museum was opened in 2000.[1] In addition to arms and ammunition of the 18th and 19th centuries, including bullets, guns, machines, and a diversity of other weapons, the museum houses information charts on DNA tests, human bones, fingerprints, snapshots of police dogs and a variety of medals awarded to policemen of different ranks.[2] A concrete statue of Vallabhbhai Patel, weighing 1.1 tons and sculpted by Police Constable Mr. Santosh, was unveiled in January 2005.

Location
  • The stone plate showing the inauguration ceremony of the museum
  • The statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the entrance
  • The statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel is situated in front of the museum
  • Board at the entrance

References
  1. Sardar Patel statue to be unveiled today at Kollam Police Museum
  2. History of Kerala Police, Police Museum Kollam from God's Own Kerala
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