HT Correspondent
AGARTALA, Jan 16: Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced an ambitious modernisation drive for Tripura Police, introducing advanced technologies like AI-based control rooms, drones, smart CCTVs, and upgraded systems at the district and state levels.
Addressing the Police Week Parade-2025 at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Police Parade Ground in AD Nagar, Agartala, Saha emphasised the vital role of the police force in ensuring public safety and law enforcement.
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“Tripura Police is our pride. Last year, we celebrated 150 years of this historic force, one of the oldest in India. From safeguarding lives to protecting property, the police are the first line of help for citizens in distress. It is imperative that we work with honesty to maintain the faith of the people,” he said.
The chief minister expressed gratitude to banks for supporting the families of police personnel who sacrificed their lives in service and reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare of both the public and the police force.
Highlighting the state’s achievements in maintaining law and order, Saha shared that crime in Tripura dropped by 19.3% in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest crime rate in a decade. He credited the police for ensuring peaceful Lok Sabha and Panchayat elections during the year.
The chief minister also lauded the police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) for organising over 25,000 community welfare initiatives in the past three years, benefiting more than five lakh citizens. He announced increased allowances for rations, uniforms, and dearness allowance (DA) as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve police welfare.
Outlining the modernization plans, Saha said, “We are introducing AI-based control rooms, drone technology, and smart CCTVs at both district and state levels. A new police headquarters is under construction, and efforts are underway to modernise the East and West Agartala Police Stations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also stressed the need to rebuild old police stations and residential quarters, and we are committed to fulfilling this vision.”
During the event, Saha presented awards in various categories including Life Time Award of Tripura Police to Kajal Ghosh, Retired Inspector, Best Investigator of the Year Sanjay Majumder, SI, North District, Policeman of the Year Dhurba Nath, Additional SP, West (Rural), Best Police Station for Technology Use New Capital Complex Police Station, Best Police Station for Beat System Kamalpur Police Station, Dhalai District, Best Police Station is Birganj PS, Gomati District, and Damcherra PS, North District, Best District for Beat System is Dhalai District, Best Unit for Technology Use is KTDS Police Training Academy, Narsingarh, Tripura, Best TSR Battalion is 3rd Battalion TSR, Best District is Gomati District, Best Clerical Staff from TSR Battalions is Nb/Sub (Clerk) Bipul Karjee, 7th Battalion TSR, Best Clerical Staff from Civil Police Units is Uttam Biswas, Head Clerk-Cum-Accountant, SB Organisation.
