Assam Police

The Assam Police is the law enforcement agency for the state of Assam in India.

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Organizational structure

Assam Police comes under direct control of Department of Home Affairs, Government of Assam. The Assam Police is headed by Director General of Police DGP Shankar Barua. IPS (Present).

Assam state police force also maintains its own Reserve Armed police force,Special Armed Police and Armed Police) which is responsible for emergencies and crowd control issues. They are generally activated only on orders from the Rank of DIG and higher-level authorities. The armed constabulary do not usually come into contact with the general public unless they are assigned to VIP duty or to maintain order during fairs, festivals, athletic events, elections, and natural disasters. They may also be sent to quell outbreaks of student or labor unrest, organized crime, and communal riots; to maintain key guard posts; and to participate in anti-terrorist operations. Depending on the type of assignment, the Armed Police force may carry only lathis or lethal weapons.

Assam Police has 21 reserved Battalions Under APBN,APTF,IRBN & Commando Category.

Assam Police also have a Elite Commando Group known as Black Panther equipped with Latest weapons and technology for Anti-Terrorist Operations & VIP protection.

Branches

It is relevant to note that with the growth and development of the police administration in the post-colonial era, a number of new branches were established to meet the increasing demands of law and order and also of a peculiar situation obtained in the state, such as the large-scale infiltration of the foreign nationals from across the border causing a serious imbalance in the demographic structure of the state and threatening national security. Some of these branches are:

  1. Bureau of Investigation (Economic Offenses)
  2. Special Branch
  3. Criminal Investigation Dept.(C.I.D)
  4. Assam Police Border Organization
  5. Assam Police Radio Organization
  6. Assam River Police Organization
  7. State Fire Service Organization
  8. All Women Police Station
  9. Directorate of Forensic Science.Assam
  10. Village Defense Organization.

The Assam Police has grown from strength to strength during the last two decade. In 1980 it had a force of 40,290 and at the end of the 20th century its numerical strength stands at 60,721.[1]

Medals & Awards

Officers of Assam Police got many Awards and Medals for their Outstanding & meritorious Service. Many officers and men of ASSAM POLICE,laid down their lives in the fight against EXTREMISM since 1986.

List of Receiver for 2011 President's Police Medal for Gallantry:

Police Medal for gallantry on republic day 2011.

Equipments and vehicles

Vehicles

Vehicles Used for General Duty purpose.

References

  1. ^ Assam Police - History
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