ITANAGAR, Nov 11: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik on Wednesday called upon newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) Rajesh Kumar to strengthen law enforcement while ensuring that policing remains responsive, accessible and sensitive to the needs of citizens.
The DGP called on the Governor at Lok Bhavan here, during which Parnaik advised him to prioritise building a professional, disciplined, capable and people-friendly police force.
Welcoming the new Police Chief, the Governor expressed confidence that his experience in handling diverse responsibilities in the police establishment across the country would help strengthen law enforcement and address the state's evolving security challenges.
Emphasising the need to modernise the State Police, Parnaik said strengthening the force required a comprehensive approach involving merit-based recruitment, specialised and continuous training, modern weapons and equipment, reliable communication systems and upgraded infrastructure.
He also stressed the importance of an efficient command-and-control mechanism, improved coordination among security agencies and optimum utilisation of available manpower to ensure preparedness for emerging security situations.
Highlighting the importance of public trust, the Governor said policing must be firm in enforcing the law while remaining sensitive to citizens' needs. He urged the DGP to strengthen police-public relations and build public confidence through responsive and accountable policing.
The Governor also shared his observations on the overall security scenario of the state and wished Kumar a successful and productive tenure.