Kolkata, June 18: In a significant move to modernize its operations, the West Bengal Police signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Defence University, which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Wednesday.
The agreement was formalized in the presence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the state secretariat, Nabanna. With this partnership, West Bengal joins the ranks of states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Assam, which have previously entered into similar agreements with the National Defence University.
During the event, Chief Minister Adhikari highlighted that while the state police had once operated at peak efficiency and met international standards, the previous government under Mamata Banerjee failed to utilize this potential for public benefit.
He noted that essential modern equipment to enhance police efficiency was not provided earlier, and the shortage of personnel hindered the police from meeting public expectations. “We are working to bring transparency in recruitment and arrange for the hiring of more police personnel,” he stated.
Under this agreement, police officers at all levels in the state will receive training. The Chief Minister emphasized that the training will focus on modern crimes such as cybercrime, dark web activities, the use of artificial intelligence, and human trafficking. Additionally, capabilities in forensic science and border intelligence will be strengthened.
He reiterated that the primary goal is to modernize the state police force so that they do not have to rely on central armed police forces for serious law and order issues. Since taking office, the Chief Minister has stressed the importance of the state police operating impartially and establishing the ‘rule of law’ rather than ‘rule by the ruler.’
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