SHILLONG, DEC 7: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday underscored the need to make north eastern region free from corruption, terrorism and foreign intruders.
“We should free the NE region from corruption, terrorism and foreign intruders,” Sonowal said while addressing at the 42nd passing out parade at North East Police Academy (NEPA), about 25 km away from the city.
Altogether 98 trainees including 86 DySPs, 11 Sub Inspectors and 1 Asst Sub Inspector passed out today. Of these, 58 are from Assam, 1 – Meghalaya, 15 – Arunachal Pradesh, 5 – Mizoram, 1 – Sikkim, 9 – Tripura, 7 – Nagaland and 2 – Manipur.
Stating that the biggest challenge for the region is terrorism, Sonowal said, “We have to maintain peace and for that we have to fight terror and it will be your responsibility to ensure terrorism are thwarted despite terrorists becoming more sophisticated.”
As he congratulated the men and women who passed out, Sonowal reiterated the need to fight terrorism to ensure citizens can live in peace without fear. He said there is a need to create an environment of security among all citizens which will also ensure that women and children are protected from all forms of violence.
Of late Assam has faced severe kind of terrorists challenges like IED blast or violence at Baksa and Kokrajhar districts.
The statement of Sonowal also assumes significance as there is allegation of illegal trespassers or intruders into the region. Such cases of trespassers came to light after BSF apprehend such people regularly crossing from across the international border.
Stating that police have to bridge the gap and work together to establish friendship among the states of Northeast, he said “this should be done for the development of humanity.”
He also spoke on the hardship faced by the police while fulfilling their duties.
Sounding optimistic, Sonowal said, “I am sure in future whatever responsibility you are entrusted with, wherever you are sent, you will perform better.”
He spoke about the role of police in maintaining internal security and also about the danger of trans-nation terrorism. He hoped the new recruits will show “high standard of professional excellence” and put forward their duty fight.
“People will be monitoring you,” he alerted them.
Praising Prime Minister’s Narendra Modi’s effort to develop North East, Sonowal said, “Prime Minister Modi has given lot of opportunity to the people of North East and we have to take advantage of that, we have to work hard and bring change in the system.”
Sonowal also mentioned about making the society corruption free and providing ‘good governance’ to the people.
He highlighted the demonetization and felt this important step will bring out black money.
Earlier a colourful display of parade was showcased by the new recruits representing all the North Eastern states and they were also administered oath by NEPA director DR Doley Barman.
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