Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Monday emphasised the need for strong internal security, technology-driven policing and conviction-oriented criminal justice delivery.Addressing the inaugural session of the state-level conference of SPs and commandants at DK Convention Centre here, Khandu emphasised strengthening cyber capabilities and digital forensics as technology has become the future of policing, an official report said.He also underlined the need to activate official social media platforms of the police department to enhance public awareness and transparency. Suggesting the formation of a dedicated social media team under the DGP, he advised SPs to use official platforms responsibly.“The public must know the good work done by the police. Social media should be used for official communication, not personal purposes,” he said.Addressing border management, the CM observed that Arunachal, the largest state in the northeast, shares international boundaries with Bhutan and Myanmar and a border with Tibet. He called for correct official references in correspondence and emphasised vigilance along the Myanmar border, particularly in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts, where extortion and drug trafficking linked to cross-border insurgent influence remain concerns.He commended Arunachal Pradesh Police for neutralising attempts to revive insurgency under the name of United Tani Army and called for strengthening the Special Task Force, enhancing training and manpower, and improving coordination with central armed forces, including Assam Rifles.Acknowledging the state’s tribal diversity, Khandu advised officers to understand the unique social pulse of each region.“Inclusive governance requires structured dialogue with stakeholders. Arunachal’s diversity is its strength, but we must understand local sensitivities,” he said.On the issue of illegal immigration, Khandu said the Inner Line Permit system under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, is being technologically upgraded and will soon be launched in a digital format across the state. He emphasised the need to check illegal immigration proactively in the coming days.He congratulated the state police for achieving 100% training coverage and rolling out initiatives such as e-Suraksha, e-Summons, ICJS integration, Nyay Shruti, and deployment of mobile forensic vans.Khandu, however, emphasised the urgent need to move from arrest-oriented to conviction-oriented policing.“Arrests alone are not enough. Our conviction rate is reportedly around 30%. We must coordinate with the law and judiciary departments to understand why convictions are low and address the gaps,” he said, calling for joint brainstorming among police, law, and judicial departments. He stressed securing the ‘golden hour’ for evidence preservation and strengthening the State Forensic Science Laboratory, including manpower augmentation.Highlighting the importance of internal security in the journey towards a developed Arunachal, the CM called for greater focus on modern criminal justice systems, AI-driven policing, cyber security, narcotics control, and women and child safety.He lauded the achievements of Arunachal Pradesh Police, including the structured implementation of new criminal laws, the destruction of around 16,000 acres of illicit poppy and cannabis cultivation, the registration of hundreds of NDPS cases, major narcotics seizures, and the dismantling of an inter-state vehicle theft syndicate.The CM reiterated that peace and stability remain the top priorities of the govt.
