ITANAGAR, Nov 8: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Tuesday announced the institution of ‘Golden Jubilee Service Medal’ for the Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) personnel as well as the introduction of Annual Sports Events for the state cops from this year onwards.
Attending the 50th APP Raising Day function at the Police Training Centre (PTC) Banderdewa today, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said "This is done to recognize the selfless service provided by the Arunachal Pradesh Police personnel through the years, and the contribution of APP in maintaining the security and safety of the state and its citizens, without which no developmental works could have taken place."
Further the State Govt will also introduce Annual Sports Events for the Arunachal Pradesh Police which will help to improve their fitness level. 
Mein commended all the personnel of Arunachal Pradesh Police for serving the people of the State with utmost dedication to provide transparent, responsive, just and people friendly policing with their motto – ‘Satya, Seva, Suraksha {Truth, Service, Security)’. "The dedication of police personnel towards their duty for the protection, prevention & detection of                  crime and maintenance of law & order for ensuring internal security in the State is laudable," he said.
The deputy chief minister also lauded the APP for their recent drive against drug abuse under ‘Campaign Against Drugs’ under which huge quantities of suspected narcotic drugs and cannabis have been seized, many drug traffickers have been arrested and large areas of cannabis & poppy cultivation have been destroyed.
He further urged to evolve mechanism with the help of technology to counter spreading of fake news in social media which sometimes flare up law and order problem and also other cyber related crimes. He also urged for improvising Forensic technology for detection of evidence which will help for speedy delivery of justice. 
On the occasion, the first (1972) batch of Deputy Superintendent of Police(retired) namely, N. Payeng, Raksap Yomcha and Tasso Bida were felicitated by the Chief Guest.
He also paid homage to the State police personnel who have laid their lives in the line of duty.
DCM and Home Minister also gave away ‘DGP Commendation Disc’ awards for the year 2022 to the Police Officers and personnel of the Arunachal Pradesh Police. The awards were conferred on the basis of their performance, integrity, life saving, hard work and under special category – study of Flora/Fauna.
DGP Satish Golcha also spoke on the occasion and have highlighted the journey and achievements of Arunachal Pradesh Police and the way forward.

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