Guwahati/Sonapur, February 21: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the 10th Assam Police Battalion Headquarters at Kosutoli in Sonapur, marking what Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described as a historic step in strengthening the State’s security infrastructure.
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| Amit Shah lays foundation of 10th Assam Police Battalion campus at Sonapur, strengthening state security infrastructure. (Image: X@AmitShah) |
The site, which was reportedly under illegal encroachment for decades, has been reclaimed and will now be developed into a modern battalion campus equipped with advanced training facilities, residential quarters, healthcare and sports infrastructure. Plans for a medical college and other key government institutions are also part of the proposed development.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the project reflects the State government’s commitment to freeing encroached land and utilising it for public welfare. He termed the initiative a reaffirmation of Assam’s resolve to build a modern and robust police force.
During his two-day visit to Assam, Shah also attended the 87th CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati, where he distributed medals for gallantry and meritorious service to CRPF personnel and lauded the force’s role in strengthening national security.
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In his address, Shah emphasised the Centre’s commitment to modernising security infrastructure and empowering police forces with world-class facilities. He also reiterated the government’s stand on safeguarding Assam’s demographic and security interests.
Concluding his visit, the Union Home Minister was bid farewell by the Chief Minister, who expressed gratitude for what he termed a momentous visit that accelerated Assam’s development momentum.
