Police working tirelessly to improve law and order: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) [India], January 18 (ANI): In a move to make Tripura crime and drug-free, the state government has decided to set up four new camp offices of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and also identified land for establishing the Central Detective Training Institute, said Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday.

Attending the Police Week Parade at Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Stadium on Wednesday morning, CM Saha, who is also overseeing the Home Department in the state, lauded the role of Tripura Police for their tireless efforts in working to make Tripura drug- and crime-free, as per an official statement.

"Tripura Police plays a crucial role in this state. They have been working with a great reputation, upholding the glory of 150 years, resulting in a significant decline in the overall crime rate in the state. They are working tirelessly day and night, leading to a significant improvement in law and order in our state. We aim for a 100 per cent saturation point, and all of us need to work towards that. From crimes against women, the fight against drugs, and land-related crimes to physical atrocities, the rates have drastically declined. Recently, the basic training for Tripura State Rifles (TSR) was concluded. TSR has gained significant recognition nationally, with two battalions deployed in Delhi and Chhattisgarh," said Saha.

He mentioned that there were initially 81 police stations in Tripura, and now the number has increased to 101.

"Four police stations are awaiting inauguration among them. Additionally, four out of five GRPs will be inaugurated soon. We are proud that the KTDS Police Training Academy provides high-quality training to our police personnel. We have even received a request from Manipur to provide training to their constables. For the CBI, we are setting up four camp offices in the West, North, Khowai, and Dhalai districts. Ten acres of land have been identified in Bodhjung Nagar for setting up the Central Detective Training Institute. We are working to address the infrastructure problems faced by Tripura Police," said CM Saha.

He also highlighted that, due to the efforts of the Tripura Police, the state created history in the 2023 Assembly elections by minimising violence, the statement added.

It added that CM Saha emphasised the importance of public support in preventing road traffic accidents. During the program, CM Saha distributed various prizes among the policemen in various categories.

Chief Secretary JK Sinha, DGP Amitabh Ranjan and other senior police officials were present. (ANI)