Itanagar, Jan 23: The Director General of Police (DGP), Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, called on the Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, on Friday. Having assumed charge as the new Head of the State Police on 22nd January 2026, the DGP briefed the Governor on his immediate priorities and strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening peace, public safety, and overall law and order across the State.
The Governor advised the DGP to take firm, decisive, and time-bound action against the issue of illegal migration,  
emphasizing its implications for social harmony and internal security. He also stressed the need for focused and sustained efforts to curb the growing menace of drugs, particularly to safeguard the youth from substance abuse. Special attention was drawn to the Tirap, Changlang, and Longding districts, where the Governor underlined the importance of instilling a strong sense of security and confidence among the people through visible policing, effective intelligence gathering, and close coordination with local communities.
Emphasizing the role of the police as the first point of contact for citizens, the Governor emphasized strict discipline, proactive leadership, and the highest standards of professionalism in the force. He called for people-friendly policing that is responsive, compassionate, and fair, while also underscoring the need to prioritize the welfare, morale, and working conditions of police personnel. The Governor further advised the DGP to ensure the optimum and judicious utilization of manpower and resources to maintain law and order effectively and efficiently.
The Governor strongly recommended the extensive use of modern technology by the State Police, including digital surveillance, data-driven policing, and smart crime analysis tools, to enhance efficiency and move towards a crime-free Arunachal Pradesh. He observed that technology, when combined with ethical policing and community trust, can significantly strengthen preventive and responsive law enforcement.
The Director General of Police assured the Governor that he would work with dedication to translate this vision into action, striving to build a crime-free State and a people-friendly, professional police force committed to serving and protecting every citizen with integrity and empathy.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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