Agartala, Oct 21 : Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday called for modernisation and capacity-building of the police force to tackle emerging challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking and offences against women and children.
Addressing the Police Commemoration Day observance at Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Stadium in A.D. Nagar here, Saha said the state government was giving special emphasis to police modernisation, improving operational efficiency and strengthening the law-and-order machinery.
He said the government’s objective was to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for every citizen and provide prompt police assistance whenever required.
According to the chief minister, 154 personnel from police and security forces across the country lost their lives in the line of duty between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. No Tripura Police personnel were killed in the line of duty during that period, he said.
Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, paid tribute to around 222 Tripura Police personnel who along with various other security forces, he said, had sacrificed their lives in the line of duty over the years.
He described their courage, dedication and sense of duty as an inspiration and said their supreme sacrifice in the service of the country and its people would always be remembered with gratitude.
Emphasising the responsibilities of the police beyond crime prevention and law enforcement, Saha said personnel must maintain cordial relations with the public, remain sensitive to people’s problems and treat every citizen fairly.
The chief minister said the police played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order, protecting life and property, preventing crime and standing by people during emergencies.
He expressed confidence that Tripura Police personnel would continue to discharge their responsibilities with honesty, dedication, courage and humanity, while remaining committed to safeguarding the country’s integrity.
Chief Secretary J K Sinha, Director General of Police G S Rao and other senior officials attended the observance.
