The Arunachal Pradesh Police celebrated its 54th Raising Day on Sunday at the Police Training Centre in Banderdewa, reaffirming its dedication to public service, operational professionalism, and strengthening grassroots policing across the state. Roing MLA and advisor to the Home Minister, Mutchu Mithi, attended the event as the chief guest, paying rich floral tributes to police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty by laying a wreath at the Martyrs’ Pillar. Mithi also inspected an impressive parade and march past presented by personnel representing the civil police, the Arunachal Armed Police Battalion, and the India Reserve Battalion, according to an official statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations and Information. Addressing the gathering, Mithi expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the state government and citizens for the police force’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, noting that the state police has steadily evolved into a robust 14,000-strong force dedicated to serving people round the clock. He emphasized that the state government continues to accord top priority to police welfare and modernization by allocating separate development funds, attributing the force’s success to the sacrifices and dedication of its personnel. Speaking earlier at the event, Director General of Police Rajesh Kumar traced the historical trajectory of the state police since its inception in 1967, paying special tribute to early pioneers such as LV Sewa whose vision laid the groundwork for its current standing. Kumar highlighted how the organization has expanded its operational capabilities over the decades to include seven armed battalions, specialised units, a dedicated Special Task Force, Fire and Emergency Services, and the State Disaster Response Force. He remarked that Raising Day serves as a vital occasion to reflect on past achievements, evaluate progress, and renew the collective pledge to uphold justice and serve society with integrity, courage, and compassion. Furthermore, the DGP pointed to the significant infrastructure growth achieved across Arunachal Pradesh, including the rollout of new police stations and specialized women police stations to ensure accessible justice. The event concluded with a shared resolve among leadership and rank-and-file officers to continuously elevate standards of policing while remaining steadfast in their foundational mission of safeguarding lives, enforcing rule of law, and protecting communities throughout the state.
