Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Assam is on the path of peace because of the unstinted contribution of Assam Police personnel as he reiterated his commitment to empower the police force with latest technologies. Speaking at the passing out parade of the 178th batch of 1,715 successful Un-Armed and Recruit Constables at Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, Chief Minister Dr Sarma while paying his tributes to the supreme sacrifice of Assam police forces said the state is on the path of peace and progress because of the role played by the forces. He also said that his government is working to make Assam Police a zero vacancy force and equip it with latest technological interventions to help the police force to deal with the modern day crime.
Addressing the new recruits, Dr. Sarma, congratulating the successful constables asked them to use their power to help the weaker and underprivileged sections of the society. He, however, asked them to be hard on the anti-social elements and work together in wiping out crimes and their manifestations in the society. He also asked them to upkeep their professionalism and helping attitude in spite of all challenges.
Chief Minister Dr Sarma said the passing out ceremony and the uniform of the police are the symbols of truthfulness and courage and they should be true to the responsibility bestowed on them. He also asked them to work accordingly to reduce the gap between the public and the police and strive to enhance the humane face of the police. He also said that their demeanor as police personnel should create confidence of police forces on the minds of the people. They should also help in State government’s tirade against terrorism, drugs, human trafficking and child marriage.
The Chief Minister also asked the constables to refrain from using any intoxicating substances and maintain their fitness by adhering to strict fitness and diet regime. He also said that State government in its bid to recruit fresh blood will appoint another 6,337 youth on May 11. Moreover, the State government will also help the police forces with new technologies of forensic science to help them crack the crimes.
The Chief Minister on the occasion also presented four awards namely Best in Outdoor to Utpal Patoway, Best in Indoor and All Round Best to Mitali Das and Best in Musketry to Rima Pegu.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Keshab Mahanta, Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, MLAs Bhaben Bharali, Biswajit Phukan, Chief Secretary Paban Kumar Borthakur, DGP GP Singh and host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion.