The Real Roots of CID & IB: A Jabalpur Story
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The Real Roots of CID & IB: A Jabalpur Story

Written by Kovid
3 March 2026
Jubbulpore,IB,CID,Intelligence,Police,Thugs,Sleeman,History

The Intelligence apparatus at national level (Intelligence Bureau) & state level (CID) traces its origin to Jabalpur of the colonial times. This is something which only a few in the police and intelligence fraternity of India know. However, the people of Jabalpur are entitled to take pride in this legacy.

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