Assam Police can become a top police force: Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta

 STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: Outgoing Director General of Police (DGP) Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta's commendable and praiseworthy career as police officer came to an end today. The outgoing DGP was given a farewell parade today.

Mahanta said that Assam Police was a "philosophy" for him. "I will continue to be a part Assam Police as it is a philosophy, a way of life," he said and added that he would salute the Assam Police.

The outgoing DGP exuded confidence that if Assam Police continued to improve its efficiency and discipline, it would surely become one of the top police forces in the country, like Telangana Police. "No one will be able to stop us," he said.

Talking about the newly-appointed DGP GP Singh, Mahanta said, "I have held talks with him about the problems faced by our State and how to solve them. It was a momentous occasion when I met with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and we developed a good understanding and it worked in the benefit of Assam."

"The new DGP also has a similar vision to serve the people of the State. My request to every police personnel is to support your new DGP in every way possible," he added. Mahanta thanked all media persons and the people of the State for the opportunity to serve them.

Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta's daughter, Srijani Bhasya Mahanata, when asked what were her father's future plans, said that he would spend his time farming, watching films, and contributing to the cultural sector of the State. Mahanta's wife said that she had seen him face ups and downs in his police career. She took pride on the fact that he has always worked for the improvement and development of Assam Police.

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