AGARTALA : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday exhorted the police to focus on technology-driven methods to detect crimes swiftly and ensure speedy justice.

Addressing the passing-out parade of 476 police constables at an academy in west Tripura, he said the state government has been making efforts to bring in modernisation in the force.

“From maintaining law and order to crowd control to handling cyber crimes and investigation, the police have different roles to play. Therefore, it must focus on technology-driven policing, displaying the highest degree of professionalism and integrity,” Saha said.

The CM said the government has already initiated the process to strengthen the state police by inducting constables and officers of different ranks.

“The Tripura government has begun the process to recruit 218 sub-inspectors and approved a proposal for the appointment of 916 constables,” Saha said.

He also asserted that the police have been given a free hand to control law and order across the state.

Saha also highlighted his government’s initiative to increase the participation of women in the force.

“It is heartening to know that 318 out of these 476 police constables are females. This shows the government’s commitment towards women empowerment,” he said. (Source: PTI)