Prez Murmu confers President's Police Colour upon Sikkim Police
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President Droupadi Murmu conferred the President's Police Colour, the highest ceremonial recognition for a police force in India, upon the Sikkim Police during a ceremony at Palzor Stadium in Gangtok. Sikkim became the 15th state to receive this honour and the third in the northeast, after Assam and Tripura. The Sikkim Police, established in 1897, was recognized for its exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism.
During the event, President Murmu congratulated all officers and personnel of the force and praised their dedication to maintaining law and order. She noted that India's policing system still bears the imprint of prolonged colonial rule, which was designed to control rather than serve the public, and called for discarding that mindset to empower citizens. She urged the police to evolve into partners and guides for citizens, emphasizing that transparency, accountability, and a people-friendly approach are essential to build trust and strengthen the rule of law.
President Murmu also highlighted emerging challenges such as cybercrime, online fraud, hacking, and deepfakes, and called on the police to become proficient in the latest technology, cybersecurity, and digital investigation. She stressed the need for greater sensitivity in dealing with women, children, and vulnerable sections of society. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang described the conferment as a landmark moment of immense pride, reflecting the force's commitment to upholding the rule of law and serving the people with integrity and dedication.
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| Ommcom News | 60% | 0% | left |
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| 5 Dariya News | 58% | 42% | left |
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| newKerala.com | 58% | 7% | left |
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| Pragativadi: Leading Odia Dailly | 40% | 11% | left |
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| The Pioneer | 35% | 0% | center |
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President Murmu conferred the President's Police Colour on the Sikkim Police
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President Droupadi Murmu presented the 'President of India's Police Colour' to the Sikkim Police in Gangtok
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President Murmu said she conferred the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service upon the Sikkim Police.
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The ceremony took place at Palzor Stadium in Gangtok
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The ceremonial event took place on a Thursday
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The ceremony was the Alankaran Parade held at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok
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The presentation ceremony took place in Gangtok
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The ceremony occurred on May 28
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President Draupadi Murmu conferred the President's Police Colour on Thursday at Paljor Stadium.
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The event was held at Paljor Stadium
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The President's Police Colour is the highest ceremonial recognition for a police force in India
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Sikkim is the 15th state to receive the President's Police Colour
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Sikkim is the third state in northeast India to receive the award
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The President's Police Colour is also known as Nishaan.
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The honour recognizes exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism.
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Officers honoured with the award can wear a special emblem on their uniform.
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The 'President of India's Police Colour' is awarded in recognition of exceptional service to the nation and society
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It is the highest ceremonial honour for a state or central police force in India.
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Sikkim became the third Northeast state after Assam and Tripura to receive the honour.
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President Murmu congratulated all officers and personnel of Sikkim Police
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The Sikkim Police was established in 1897
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President Murmu praised the Sikkim Police for dedication to maintaining law and order
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Sikkim Police has garnered affection and respect from citizens
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said 'It is a matter of immense pride and profound honour for Sikkim and its police to receive the prestigious President's Police Colour'
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Tamang said the recognition reflects the force's dedication, discipline, professionalism, courage, and selfless service
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The award recognizes the Sikkim Police's contribution towards peace, security and public trust
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President Murmu expressed confidence Sikkim Police would deal with evolving challenges
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President Murmu appreciated Sikkim Police's role in disaster management
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The President was happy to note that Sikkim Police has made significant contribution to maintaining peace and harmony in Sikkim.
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The recognition resulted from Sikkim Police's role in upholding peace and harmony
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She said the honour is a matter of pride for all members of the Sikkim Police.
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang hailed the conferment of the President's Police Colour upon the Sikkim Police
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Tamang made the statement in a social media post
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said 'It reflects the force's commitment towards upholding the rule of law and serving the people with integrity, compassion, and honour'
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said 'The conferment of the President's Police Colour further strengthens our resolve to continue working with dedication and unity towards the progress, peace, and prosperity of our beloved state and the nation'
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She congratulated all former and serving officers and personnel of the Sikkim Police
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Quote: 'Today, I am extremely pleased to present the President's Colour to the Sikkim Police for its outstanding service. This honour is a matter of pride for all members of the Sikkim Police.'
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She said the force was established to secure the India-Tibet trade route
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She said the Sikkim Police continued to play an important role in maintaining peace and security in the Himalayan state
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She noted the police force had actively assisted people during natural disasters and difficult situations
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She highlighted that several officers of the force had received United Nations Peacekeeping Medals for their service in UN missions
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She praised the Sikkim Police for maintaining a professional and friendly relationship with the public
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She said the force had earned the respect and affection of the people through its conduct and service
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She highlighted the strategic importance of Sikkim, noting it shares an international border
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She said Sikkim attracts a large number of tourists from India and abroad
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President Murmu described the President's Colour as a matter of great honour
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Quote: 'I firmly believe that the Sikkim Police will continue to perform its duties with a spirit of service to the nation.'
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President Murmu said the honour is a matter of pride for all Sikkim Police members.
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang called the conferment a landmark moment for Sikkim.
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Chief Minister Tamang said the honour strengthens their resolve to serve Sikkim and the nation.
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President Murmu stated that India's policing system has the imprint of prolonged colonial rule
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President Murmu observed that police had a colonial bearing and were set up to control people.
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President Murmu said the police system still carries traces of its colonial past
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President Murmu said during British rule policing was designed to control people rather than serve them
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President Murmu said the colonial mindset must be discarded to empower citizens and strengthen democratic values
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The President said that India's policing system has the imprint of a prolonged period of colonial rule.
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The President said that during colonial subjugation, the primary objective of the police was not to serve the public but to control them and enforce dictates.
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The President said that a colonial mindset took root within the police system.
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The President said that under the colonial mindset, the attitude was ruling over public rather than cooperating.
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The President said that this mindset is now transforming.
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The President stressed that to empower citizens, it is essential to shed this colonial outlook.
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She said during colonial subjugation the primary objective was to control and enforce dictates
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She said colonial mindset had taken root within the police system
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She said the attitude was ruling over the public rather than cooperating
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She welcomed the changing mindset in the policing system
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She stressed the need to shed colonial outlook to empower citizens
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President Murmu said police were originally set up to control people instead of serving them
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She said the emphasis was more on control and governance than public service
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Quote: 'Under this mindset, instead of helping the public, the focus was more on ruling over them. It is very important to completely free ourselves from this thinking in order to empower the citizens of the country.'
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President Murmu said 'The police must evolve into partners and guides for the citizens'
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President Murmu said the objective of policing should extend beyond apprehending criminals to building a secure and socially conscious society
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Murmu said adopting the role of an ally will increase trust between public and police.
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President Murmu called for greater sensitivity in dealing with women, children and vulnerable sections
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President Murmu said transparency and accountability are essential for effective policing
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President Murmu urged the police to adopt a sensitive approach toward women, children, and vulnerable groups
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President Murmu said people should be able to register grievances without fear
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President Murmu said collaboration and empathy can strengthen public confidence and deepen respect for the rule of law
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President Murmu said a people-centric policing system is essential for achieving the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'
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President Murmu said the police system must become more citizen-friendly so ordinary people can approach without fear
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President Murmu said stronger cooperation between public and police would help build trust, improve social security and reinforce respect for rule of law
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President Droupadi Murmu urged police forces to be more citizen-centric
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President Murmu stressed the importance of humane policing
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President Murmu asked police to maintain a people-friendly approach
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The President underlined that transparency and accountability are indispensable within the policing system.
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The President stated that the police apparatus must be made more citizen-friendly so ordinary people can register grievances without fear.
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The President said that priority must be accorded to adopting a sensitive approach towards women, children, and vulnerable sections.
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The President said that the police must evolve into partners and guides for the citizens.
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The President said that by embracing this collaborative role, trust between public and police will be strengthened.
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The President said that when police understand people's problems and extend assistance, it will enhance sense of security and deepen respect for rule of law.
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The President emphasised that the objective of policing system should not be confined to apprehending criminals but to building a secure and socially conscious society.
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She stated: 'Only then will the citizens be able to contribute wholeheartedly to the achievement of the goal of Viksit Bharat'
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She underlined that transparency and accountability are indispensable in policing
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She said police apparatus must be made citizen-friendly so ordinary people can register grievances without fear
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She remarked: 'Priority must also be accorded to adopting a sensitive approach towards women, children, and vulnerable sections of society'
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She advised police personnel to evolve as 'partners and guides' for citizens
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She said the objective should extend to building a secure and socially conscious society
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She said police should become citizens' allies and guides.
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President Droupadi Murmu called for a more citizen-friendly policing system on Thursday, May 28
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The President stressed the need for transparency and accountability in policing
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She said every citizen should be able to register complaints and grievances without difficulty
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She said police personnel must display sensitivity towards women, children and weaker sections of society
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She said the police should function as a friend and guide to citizens to strengthen public trust
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President Murmu said new challenges like cybercrime, online fraud, hacking, and deepfakes are emerging.
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President Murmu called upon police to embrace technology to deal with cybercrimes
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President Murmu said police must become proficient in the latest technology, cybersecurity, and digital investigation.
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President Murmu said police forces must use advanced methods to tackle modern threats
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She said new challenges like cybercrime, online fraud, hacking, and deepfakes are emerging.
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She said police must become proficient in latest technology, cybersecurity, and digital investigation.
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She said the Sikkim Police must work in close coordination with national security agencies
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She said the police must prepare to tackle emerging crimes such as cybercrime, online fraud, hacking and deepfake-related offences
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Quote: 'To deal with these challenges, the police must strengthen their capabilities in the latest technology, cybersecurity and digital investigation.'
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The President emphasised the importance of coordination among police forces and investigative agencies across states
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She noted that cyber and digital crimes were not restricted by geographical boundaries
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She stressed the need to create greater public awareness to prevent such crimes
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President Murmu called upon the police to embrace technology to deal with emerging threats.
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