Agartala, May 21: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday called upon the state police force to strengthen efforts in tackling cybercrime and crimes against women and children, while emphasising the importance of a technology-driven and people-friendly policing system in the state.
Addressing the passing-out parade of the newly recruited 91st and 92nd batches of constables at the KTD Singh Police Training Academy in Narsingarh, near Agartala, Saha urged police personnel to carry out their duties with honesty, dedication and a humanitarian approach. A total of 476 recruits, including 318 women, completed their training and officially joined the force.
Highlighting the significance of modern policing, the Chief Minister stated that law enforcement agencies can no longer function effectively without advanced technology. He stressed that police personnel must continuously adapt to evolving challenges, particularly in cybercrime, which has become a growing concern across the country.
Saha noted that the newly inducted constables underwent 11 months of intensive training covering traffic management, crowd control, disaster management, handling mob violence, investigation methods, weapon handling, tackling illegal activities and maintaining law and order.
The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the police force through modernisation and infrastructure development. He assured that all necessary support would be extended to improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in the state.
Announcing fresh recruitment initiatives, Saha said the process for appointing 218 Sub-Inspectors in Tripura Police would commence shortly. He also revealed that the government had already approved the recruitment of 916 additional constables, with the process expected to begin soon.
Referring to earlier recruitment drives, he recalled that appointment letters had been issued to 975 youths last year, of whom 476 have now successfully completed their training.
Saha also underlined the growing participation of women in the police force, describing it as a positive sign of empowerment and increasing representation in law enforcement. He urged new recruits to enforce laws strictly while maintaining compassion and sensitivity towards the public.
