ITANAGAR, 17 Feb: Governor BD Mishra and Director General of Police (DGP) Satish Golcha on Thursday discussed the law and order situation and the training and morale of the police personnel in the state.
During a meeting at the Raj Bhavan here, the governor told the DGP that the police have to be empathetic, prompt and determined.
“They must demonstrate fairness, helpful attitude and support for the weak and vulnerable. Police must win the trust of the local people by transparency, discipline, honesty and accountability,” he said.
Besides offering suggestions for strengthening the police force from all angles to counter the emerging security challenges, Mishra stressed on the need for merit-based recruitment, specialized training, availability of essential equipment and weapons, and communication means for the police units.
He also advised the DGP to “keep good equation with the army units and individuals and synergy of effort amongst the security forces for promoting good police work.” (Raj Bhavan)
