Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that by 2026, Assam Police to become one of the top 10 Police Forces due to its sustained reforms.
Addressing the media on the second day of the 4th SPs Conference in Bongaigaon today, CM Sarma said, “400 crime scene officers to be appointed, 250 Patrolling Stations will be upgraded into Police Stations and Forensic Laboratories to be set up in Silchar, Dibrugarh and Bongaigaon.”
The chief minister also informed that all police outposts in Assam to be upgraded to “Thana”.
For empowering the police forces, the Chief Minister said that all vacancies in Assam Police will be filled by April 1, 2024. “We want to build a zero vacancy force,” added CM Sarma.
CM Sarma also mentioned that if prosecution loses any case in lower courts, a legal advisor will be provided to ensure effective appeal is filed in High Court.
Meanwhile, he said that seized gold jewellery and valuables by Assam police to be sold off immediately to prevent dilution. Likewise, seized vehicles to be disposed of/sold off in next three months.
Furthermore, in next six months, five meetings to be held with OCs of all police stations, CM Sarma said.