Two-day conference of Senior Superintendents of Police concludes
Conference focuses on crime control, improving conviction rate and strengthening Assam Police
Assam Police has achieved significant success in crime investigation and filing of charge sheets in courts: CM
Next Conference of Superintendents of Police to be held in Bongaigaon in February
Decision taken towards the formation of two new police battalions; one for SDRF and other for OIL and ONGC
The two-day conference of the senior Superintendents of Police (SPs) of the State, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon concluded today. The conference was organised with the objective of further strengthening the law-and-order situation in the State, making crime control and investigation more effective, and ensuring the safety and security of citizens. Moreover, detailed and fruitful discussions were held on various important aspects concerning Assam Police.
Talking to the media at the conclusion of the conference, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said that several important decisions have been taken to further strengthen the law-and-order situation in the State and reduce commission of crime. He said special emphasis was laid on enhancing the capabilities of the police force and improving the law-and-order situation further.
The Chief Minister said that Assam Police has achieved significant success in crime investigation and in filing charge sheets before courts. At present, Assam Police has been able to file charge sheets in more than 80 per cent of registered cases within the stipulated period of 60 or 90 days. Similarly, the conviction rate has increased from around 7 per cent in 2021 to approximately 29 per cent at present and further efforts are on to increase it to 35 per cent.
He informed that several important decisions have also been taken at the conference to enhance the capabilities of Assam Police and strengthen its infrastructure. Decisions have been taken towards enhancing forensic science capabilities, strengthening the prosecution system, reinforcing the State’s disaster mitigation mechanism, and forming two new police battalions to further strengthen the security of Oil India Limited and ONGC installations and for State’s Disaster Response. The conference also decided to expedite long-pending promotions in Assam Police. The Chief Minister said that the State Government has been able to provide 21,000 recruitments in Assam Police over the last five years.
The Chief Minister said that it has been decided to undertake new works to further upgrade the academy by incorporating various modern facilities, including a shooting range, equestrian facilities, sports infrastructure and residential facilities for police personnel.
Dr. Sarma further said that this was the first Conference of Superintendents of Police held during the new term of the present State Government. Several important responsibilities have been assigned to the Superintendents of Police, and necessary directions have also been issued to ensure that the decisions taken at the conference are implemented within the next four to six months.
He also informed that the next Conference of Superintendents of Police during the current term of the State Government will be held in Bongaigaon in February next year.
Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota, Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Ajay Tiwari, along with senior officers of Assam Police, senior Superintendents of Police and Superintendents of Police of co-districts, were present at the conference.
