PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun Union Home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah and chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the President’s Police Flag Investiture Ceremony of Uttarakhand Police held at Reserve Police Line here on Friday. Shah decorated the Uttarakhand Police with the prestigious President’s Police Flag. This flag was given in recognition of 25 years of service, discipline, dedication and excellent work of the State police force. Uttarakhand has become the 16th State in the country to receive this honour.Congratulating the Uttarakhand Police on receiving the President’s Police Colour, he said the Uttarakhand Police has created a unique identity through its spirit of service, discipline and dedication. The security of the large number of devotees and tourists who visit every year and the successful management of arrangements for major events like the Char Dham Yatra and Kumbh is an important responsibility of the Uttarakhand Police, which the police personnel are discharging with full dedication. Shah said that the Uttarakhand Police has made significant efforts towards the effective implementation of three new criminal laws. The adoption of modern technology, forensic science, and digital systems in the police system will expedite investigations and judicial processes. He stated that the goal is to ensure that culprits are punished within three years for FIRs registered after May 2027. To this end, work is underway to digitally connect the police, courts, prosecution and other related systems. This will pave the way for timely justice for the general public.Paying homage to the 206 brave soldiers of the State police who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, he said that the Uttarakhand Police’s journey, which began with approximately 13,000 soldiers, has now reached over 26,000 soldiers. Amidst the State’s difficult geographical conditions, natural disasters, and ever-increasing tourist numbers, the police have demonstrated courage, sensitivity, and dedication. The role of police personnel in relief and rescue operations during disasters has been commendable.The Home minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Vibrant Villages programme is being implemented to develop border areas and prevent migration. The Uttarakhand Police is also playing a key role in security and development efforts in border areas. He stated that the security forces have achieved significant success in freeing the country from Naxalism. The Central government is working with the resolve to achieve a drug-free India. He noted that the Uttarakhand Police have made commendable efforts in combating drug abuse and preventing cybercrime. He expressed confidence that more effective results will emerge in the coming years towards making Uttarakhand drug-free.He praised the development work being carried out in the state under the leadership of CM Dhami and said that along with development, it is also necessary to strengthen the security system. Congratulating the police, Dhami said that the President’s Police Flag represents national recognition of the courage, dedication, discipline and public service of the Uttarakhand Police. This achievement is a matter of pride for every citizen of the State. Under the leadership of PM Modi and the guidance of Shah, the country’s internal security system has been steadily strengthened. Effective action against terrorism and Naxalism, the implementation of three new criminal laws, and the modernisation of police forces are important steps in this direction. He said that at the time of the State’s formation, the Uttarakhand Police consisted of approximately 13,000 personnel, 96 police stations and 42 outposts. Today, more than 26,000 police personnel are engaged in the security and service of the State. The CM said that under the State government’s Drugs-Free Devbhoomi campaign, police have arrested more than 7,000 accused and seized illegal drugs worth more than Rs 307 crore in the last four years. Efforts are also being made to reunite missing children with their families through Operation Smile and to connect children engaged in begging with mainstream education under Operation Mukti.Former CMs Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Tirath Singh Rawat and Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, ministers, MPs, MLAs, chief secretary Anand Bardhan and director general of police Deepam Seth were also present on the occasion.
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