Diligent service by Assam police wins trust of people: CM

Assam Police has been able to win the trust of the people by providing diligent service in the recent period, said Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday.

The state government is also taking steps to modernise the police force, Sonowal said while speaking at the Assam Police Day 2018 programme here.

Assam Police should aim for becoming the best police force in the country, Sonowal said after honouring 16 police personnel with Chief Minister's Medal for their outstanding performance.

"Assam Police has been able to win the trust of the people of the state by providing diligent service in the recent period and a sense of security and peace is prevailing across the state," he said.

Stating that the state government is taking a lot of steps to modernise Assam Police, Sonowal said the mentality of the policemen must also be changed, which should be suitable for a modern police force.

The 'Cyberdome' is set up in the state to tackle cyber crimes and a lot of other initiatives have been taken to make the Assam Police a smart force, the chief minister said.

He also said the concept of a smart police is slowly taking shape and 'Team Assam' spirit must be kept intact in all circumstances.

While honouring 16 police personnel for their outstanding performances with Chief Minister's Medal, he said.

Stating that many investors are coming to Assam as the state has been able to position itself as a lucrative business destination in the recent times, the chief minister urged the police force to maintain the environment of peace for the industrial development of the state.

Age old ties and harmony among all sections of people in the state must be maintained, he said.

"People always expect the police to be their saviour and protector and Assam police must live up to these expectations without fail. Dedication and sincerity of the personnel must translate into performance and conscience must guide all your actions," the chief minister asserted.

He also appreciated the police for their stellar work in fighting corruption and rooting out corrupt practices from society.

Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia highlighted the role played by police in the fight against insurgency and maintaining law and order during the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation process.