Golaghat, Assam : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Assam’s Golaghat district, a major achievement in the state’s police service development. The academy, redesigned to offer world-class facilities for police training, is a reflection of the government’s plan for strengthening the law enforcement system in the country.
Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, Assam, has been set up to impart state-of-the-art training to police officials. While inaugurating it, Amit Shah laid the foundation for the second phase of the development of the academy, highlighting the government’s vision of long-term reforms in the police force.
The academy is located over a vast 340 acres of land and is being renovated at an estimated expense of Rs 1,024 crore in two phases. The first phase, which has already been completed at a cost of Rs 167.4 crore, comprises a range of state-of-the-art facilities. They include a five-story building where there are smart classrooms, a weapon simulator, research laboratories, administrative offices, and a museum. The academy further has a state-of-the-art parade ground, which will be employed in drill and other practical exercises.
Referring to the importance of the new infrastructure, one official said, “This state-of-the-art infrastructure is meant to offer smooth theoretical and practical training to law enforcement officers. The simulator for weapon training, for instance, will enable trainees to go through real combat situations in a totally secure environment, thus preparing them for real challenges at no risks or expenses.
The museum constructed under the first phase is a reflection of the rich cultural and historical heritage of Assam, and the parade ground will assist in developing the physical and tactical capabilities of police officers. The smart classrooms of the academy will also impart cutting-edge training in fields like cybersecurity, forensic science, criminal law, and so on, so that the police force is capable of addressing the challenges of the present times.
In the second phase, the academy will witness the establishment of housing infrastructure for police officers and trainees. The sanctioned Rs 425.48 crore will be spent on constructing residential quarters for 240 families, hostels for 312 officers, and quarters for 2,640 trainees, increasing the capacity of the academy to deliver world-class police training.
The launch of the academy is a testament to the government’s steadfast commitment to the modernization of police forces and equipping them adequately to address the intricacies of security issues in the 21st century. Through investment in cutting-edge training infrastructure, the Bharatiya government is not merely upgrading the professional skills of its police force but also affirming the country’s dedication to public security and safety.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and Director General of Police Harmeet Singh were also present at the event, which reflected the joint efforts of the state and central governments in improving law enforcement services in Assam and the northeast.
This program is another instance of the Bharatiya government’s commitment to strengthening law enforcement in the nation, making sure that police officers have the instruments, the information, and skills to serve and protect the people in a constantly changing world.
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