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Assam Police will become a smart police force: Sonowal

| | Oct 01, 2016, at 11:37 pm
Guwahati, Oct 1 (IBNS) : Informing that the government will make all the police stations in the state smart police stations in a phased manner, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that newer challenges are facing the society in modern times and police force will have to adopt technology to tackle increasing crimes.

“A smart police force is the order of the day and technology would be able to help the police to efficiently tackle law and order situations,” Sonowal said at the Assam Police Day celebrations held at 4th APBN, Kahilipara in Guwahati.

While honoring the 10 police personnel for their outstanding performances with Chief Minister’s medal, Sonowal said that Assam Police should aim for becoming the best police force in the country.

He urged them to set an example before the younger generation to dedicate themselves to the cause of the society

“To make a corruption and crime free society Assam Police would need to be proactive and must work towards retaining the faith of the people on the police force as protector and guardian of law of the land,” the Assam CM said.

Sonowal said that police uniform must instill fear in the hearts of the antisocial elements and inspire trust and goodwill among the common people of the state. 

“No individual is above the law and police must ensure that unity and order in the society is maintained at all costs,” Sonowal said.   

Receiving the Guard of Honour, Sonowal said that the government is mindful of the various problems facing the police force and all genuine problems would be resolved in a phased manner so that the police personnel can perform their duties efficiently and without any worries.

“The government is planning various reform activities for the police force and a memorial honoring the sacrifices of the police personnel will be constructed soon,” Sonowal said. 

While releasing two E-books about arms and weapons for Assam police the Assam CM said that  the these E-books would be immensely helpful for the police personnel for obtaining knowledge about usage, maintenance of the various arms through digital medium. 


Chief Secretary V.K. Piparsenia, Director General of Police Mukesh Sahay, Press Advisor to Chief Minister Hrishikesh Goswami along with top police officials of the state also present on the occasion.

(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)

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