Kolkata Police are set to upgrade their riot-control equipment, following a decision taken at a meeting involving senior officials. According to reports, the Chief Minister directs that Kolkata Police should be equipped with gear comparable to that used by Delhi Police and central armed forces such as the CRPF. To support the upgrade process, the police department forms a panel tasked with assessing the quality and adequacy of existing equipment. The panel’s role is to evaluate current riot-control gear and determine what improvements or replacements are required. The reporting also indicates that the review and upgrade plan is meant to strengthen preparedness for crowd-management and other riot-related situations. While details of the specific items to be upgraded are not provided in the available accounts, both outlets describe the same broad actions: an equipment upgrade initiative and the creation of a panel to check equipment quality. The decisions reflect a move to align Kolkata Police riot-control capabilities with those of comparable urban police forces and central armed units.