DGP Mahanta said, "Today, in a meeting with Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sharma, various internal issues including crime control measures, special branch administration, expeditious investigation, maintenance of law and order in the state were discussed. We are going to go ahead with radical reforms in the special branch of Assam Police because of chief minister Dr Sharma's dream of decorating assam police in a new form. ”
DGP Mahanta also said that the new commando battalions that are going to be set up will be set up in some special areas of the state through which the geographical integrity of Assam or the threat to India can be prevented.
In a series of tweets Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sharma mentioned the same.
#SPsConference - Thread
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 9, 2021
A meaningful day of constructive deliberations on policing and how to make Assam as among the best states in internal security. Held wide-ranging discussions with @DGPAssamPolice & SPs of @assampolice. Sharing the key points in a thread.👇 1/4 pic.twitter.com/kDjolZUHOu
➡️ The conference was designed to discuss ways of modernising the police force in wake of new forms of crimes being spotted by Police
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 9, 2021
➡️ 10 Professional Commando battalion will be formed to deal with emerging crimes and deal with these sternly. 2/4
➡️ Two shifts duty at all police stations to be introduced to reduce the workload on police personnel.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 9, 2021
➡️ 23,000 civil police personnel and 12,000 commando police personnel will be added to the system. 3/4@CMOfficeAssam @assampolice @DGPAssamPolice
➡️2 conferences will be held annually, one each for SPs and DCs, to enable them resolve different issues
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 9, 2021
➡️7 forensic laboratories will be set up in state
➡️1 month special leave will be given to police forces living in battalions in different stations to stay with their families