Agartala, January 16, 2025: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha unveiled an ambitious modernization plan for Tripura Police, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as AI-powered control rooms, drones, smart CCTVs, and upgraded systems at district and state levels. Speaking at the Police Week Parade-2025 at the Manoranjan Debbarma Smriti Police Parade Ground in Agartala, Dr. Saha praised the police force for their dedication to public safety and law enforcement.
“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,” Dr. Saha remarked.
The Chief Minister highlighted a significant achievement—a 19.3% drop in crime in 2024, the lowest in a decade—and commended the police for ensuring peaceful Lok Sabha and Panchayat elections. He also expressed gratitude to banks for supporting families of police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare of both the public and the police force.
Dr. Saha lauded the police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) for organizing over 25,000 community welfare initiatives in the last three years, benefiting over five lakh citizens. As part of ongoing welfare efforts, he announced increased allowances for rations, uniforms, and dearness allowance (DA).
Outlining the modernization agenda, Dr. Saha added, “A new police headquarters is under construction, and East and West Agartala Police Stations are being upgraded. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized rebuilding old police stations and residential quarters, and we are committed to realizing this vision.”
The event also recognized outstanding contributions, with awards presented to police personnel and units excelling in various categories, including technology use, investigation, and community engagement.
Key recipients included 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 Organization.
