Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: Government Moots Police Medical College

Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI: Speaking at the inauguration of the first phase of the revamped Lachit Barphukan Police Academy at Dergaon today, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that, for the first time in 400 years since the birth of Lachit Barphukan, the Assam government established an institution dedicated to his legacy. Expressing his gratitude on behalf of the people of Assam, the Chief Minister thanked the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his guidance in the realisation of this endeavour.

The Chief Minister added that the state government is considering establishing a police medical college within the campus of the police academy in the future.

 The Chief Minister recalled that during the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of the brave general in New Delhi, the Union Home Minister had proposed translating his biography into multiple Indian languages and later visited Assam to inaugurate these translated works.

Dr. Sarma stated that Assam has made significant progress in law and order due to the state government's sustained efforts over the past four years. He observed that the number of registered criminal cases has declined from 1,21,609 in 2020 to 50,215 in 2024, reflecting a 60% reduction in crimes. He further noted that the number of pending cases has decreased from 1,54,280 in 2020 to 14,800 in 2024. The charge sheet filing rate has increased from 47% to 66%, while the conviction rate has risen from 5.5% to 25%. He also stated a decline in cases of crimes against women, from 26,352 in 2020 to 5,000 in 2024.

Describing Assam Police as a distinguished institution of the state, the Chief Minister stated that the Assam Police Academy in Dergaon has been instrumental in training officers and personnel, contributing to the development of a strong police force. He stated that Rs 167 crore have been allocated for the construction of the Academy's main building and a police museum, and in the next phase, approximately Rs 400 crore would be invested in residential facilities for police personnel and trainees. He announced further plans for a large-scale sports infrastructure within the campus, similar to the one in Sarusajai, Guwahati, a CBSE school, a nursing academy, and a skill development centre to benefit both the Assam Police and the local community.

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