SHILLONG: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called upon police forces across the Northeast to enhance collaboration in tackling shared challenges of drug trafficking and militancy in the region.
Addressing the passing out parade at the North East Police Academy (NEPA) in Meghalaya, Sarma underscored the importance of a unified front against common menaces.
Citing drug trafficking, particularly through Myanmar, as a prevalent issue affecting multiple states in the region, he said, “We have to fight drug trafficking and other crimes and ensure that our senior citizens, women, children, and other vulnerable sections are safe.:
He also pointed out that militant groups from various states collaborate, staying outside their respective territories and adopt common strategies. “Our police forces should increase understanding and adopt a uniform policy to fight them,” he added.
During the ceremony, where 377 trainees from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura graduated after completing the basic course at NEPA, the Chief Minister stressed on the need to maintain camaraderie among the police forces.
Chief Minister Sarma also urged the newly inducted policemen to leverage technology in policing and stay updated with the latest advancements in science and technology.
Sarma commended the skillful integration of science and technology by law enforcement agencies, noting that data analytics, forensics, and surveillance have revolutionized crime fighting.
Sarma also emphasized the growing popularity of “predictive policing” to proactively prevent future crimes and urged regional police forces to stay abreast of the latest technological developments.
The trainees, who completed training in various aspects of policing, will also receive a post-graduate diploma in police administration and investigation from the Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur.
