Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday emphasized the requirements of robust internal security, technology-driven policing and conviction-oriented criminal justice system.
Addressing the inaugural session of the state-level conference of police supervisors and commanders at the DK Convention Center here, Khandu stressed the need to enhance cyber and digital forensic capabilities, as technology has become the future of policing, according to an official report.
He also stressed the need to activate the official social media platforms of the police department to enhance public awareness and transparency.
He suggested forming a dedicated social media team within the DGP, and advised service providers to use official platforms responsibly.
“The public should know about the good work done by the police. Social media should be used for official communication, not for personal purposes,” he said.
Speaking about border management, the Prime Minister noted that Arunachal Pradesh, the largest state in the Northeast, shares international borders with Bhutan, Myanmar and Tibet.
He called for correct official references in correspondence and stressed vigilance along Myanmar’s borders, especially in the Tirap, Changlang and Longding areas, where extortion and drug trafficking linked to cross-border rebel influence remain a concern.
“We do not have a local insurgency. Whatever challenges there are, we have to take ownership and solve them. We cannot remain dependent on the government of India for everything. It is our state, and we have to correct our problems,” he said.
He lauded the Arunachal Pradesh Police for neutralizing attempts to revive the insurgency under the name of United Thani Army, and called for strengthening the Special Task Force, enhancing training and manpower, and improving coordination with the central armed forces, including the Assam Rifles.
Acknowledging the tribal diversity in the state, Khandu advised officers to understand the unique social pulse of each district.
“Inclusive governance requires structured dialogue with stakeholders. Arunachal’s diversity is its strength, but we must understand local sensitivities,” he noted.
On the issue of illegal immigration, Khandu said the Inner Line Permit system under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, is being technologically updated and will soon be launched in digital format across the state. He stressed the need to proactively monitor illegal immigration in the coming days.
The Prime Minister described the new criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam as a transformative shift in the criminal justice system in India.
He congratulated the state police for achieving 100 per cent training coverage and launching initiatives like e-Suraksha, e-Summons, ICJS integration, Nyay Shruti and deployment of mobile forensic trucks.
However, Khandu stressed the urgent need to move from arrest-focused policing to conviction-focused policing.
“Arrests alone are not enough. Our conviction rate is said to be about 30 percent. We must coordinate with the law and judiciary departments to understand why convictions are low and address the loopholes,” he said, calling for an exchange of ideas between the police, law and judiciary departments.
He sought to strengthen the state laboratory of forensic sciences, including increasing the workforce.
Highlighting the importance of internal security in the journey towards a developed Arunachal, the Prime Minister called for greater focus on modern criminal justice systems, artificial intelligence-based policing, cyber security, drug control, and safety of women and children.
The Prime Minister lauded the achievements of the Arunachal Pradesh Police, including orderly implementation of new criminal laws, destroying around 16,000 acres of illegal poppy and cannabis cultivation, registering hundreds of NDPS cases, seizing large quantities of drugs, and dismantling an inter-state vehicle theft gang.
“Arunachal has transformed significantly in the last decade. The police department has also received huge support from the government, and we will continue to strengthen it further,” he asserted. He added that the recommendations that will come out of the conference will be supported by financial allocations in the next budget.
Emphasizing that peace and stability remain the top priorities, Khandu urged all officials to submit compliance reports on time and conduct similar orientation meetings at the district level to ensure that the outcomes of the conference are effectively implemented at the grassroots level.
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