Arunachal Pradesh’s newly appointed Director General of Police, Rajesh Kumar, called on the Governor, Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd.) at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar today. Welcoming the new Police Chief, the Governor expressed confidence that his vast 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. He advised the DGP to accord priority to building a professional, disciplined, capable and people-friendly police force.

The Governor emphasised that strengthening the State Police requires a comprehensive approach, encompassing merit-based recruitment, specialised and continuous training, modern weapons and equipment, reliable communication systems and upgraded police infrastructure. He stressed that personnel must be adequately equipped and prepared to respond effectively to emerging security situations.