Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh held crucial meeting with the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of all Upper Assam districts, the Indian Army, and other high-ranking officials of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Tinsukia district on August 9.
Assam DGP Holds Meeting With SPs, Armed Forces
It is noted the meeting was in connection with the prevailing law and order situation and subversive activities being carried out by militant organizations.
While briefing the press after the meeting, GP Singh said, “We have directed the SPs of all the Upper Assam districts to keep a strict vigil on the activities of the militant organizations, especially the ULFA (I), and tighten up security measures in the run-up to the Independence Day celebrations to thwart any attempt of sabotage by the militant groups.”
“All the SPs, high-ranking officials of the CAPFs, the Assam Rifles and officers of the Indian Army were present in the meeting. The ULFA (I) attempts to show their strength during the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations by carrying out attacks on the security forces besides striking vital installations. The security forces have been alerted and asked to carry out extensive operations in the vulnerable areas,” the DGP added.
