| Malabar Special Police | |
|---|---|
 Malabar Special Police unit logo | |
| Active | 1884–present |
| Country | India |
| Agency | Kerala Police |
| Type | Auxiliary police |
| Role | |
| Part of | Kerala Armed Police |
| Headquarters | Malappuram |
| Motto | “YUDHIVIKRAMA” |
| Abbreviation | MSP |
| Structure | |
| Sworn officers | 1300 |
| Subunits | 1st Company |
| Notables | |
| Significant operation(s) | |
| Website | |
| https://keralapolice.gov.in/page/malabar-special-police | |
The Malabar Special Police (MSP) is an armed police battalion of the State Police of Kerala, India. MSP is headquartered in Malappuram, Kerala. The unit also trains new recruits and also helps the local police to maintain law and order during emergencies. During emergencies, this unit forms the riot police platoons fully equipped with riot gear. This police unit is known for its extraordinarily tough training, and the high quality of its firing and military drills. The MSP, initially known as Malappuram Special Police, originated in 1884 as a paramilitary unit tasked with managing the Malabar rebellion under British rule. Richard Hitchcock, the district superintendent of police for South Malabar at that time, advocated for the creation of this battalion, modeled after an Indian Infantry battalion.[2]
- ^ "MSP gets scant respect after 90 years of service". 16 May 2012.
- ^ Saikiran, K. P. "Beating the retreat: The Malabar Special Police is no longer the trigger-happy unit". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 December 2023.