GANGTOK, May 27: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the prestigious President’s Police Colour on the Sikkim Police during a ceremonial Alankaran Parade held at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, recognising the force’s exceptional service, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state.
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| President Droupadi Murmu inspects the ceremonial parade during the conferment of the prestigious President’s Police Colour on the Sikkim Police at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on May 27, 2026. (DIO Gangtok) |
With the conferment of the honour, Sikkim became the 15th state in the country and the third state from the Northeast to receive the President’s Police Colour, also known as the “Nishaan” - the highest ceremonial honour awarded to a police force in India.
The ceremony was attended by Governor Om Prakash Mathur, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), senior police officials, government representatives, and members of the public.
Addressing the gathering, President Murmu praised the Sikkim Police for its dedication, discipline, and contribution towards maintaining law and order in the Himalayan state. She urged the police force to become more citizen-centric and sensitive while dealing with the public, particularly women, children, and economically weaker sections.
The President also stressed the growing challenges posed by cybercrime, online fraud, and deepfake technology, urging the police force to remain technologically prepared and adopt modern tools to combat emerging threats.
She further appreciated the role played by the Sikkim Police in disaster response and mitigation efforts, noting the force’s contribution during emergencies and natural calamities in the mountainous state.
“The police should be more sensitive while dealing with citizens and remain ready to face new-age challenges such as cybercrime and online fraud,” President Murmu said during her address.
The President’s Police Colour is awarded in recognition of a police force’s exceptional service record, unwavering discipline, courage, and dedication to the nation. The honour is considered one of the most prestigious recognitions for police organisations in the country.
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Reacting to the achievement, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang described the honour as a matter of “immense pride and profound honour” for both Sikkim and the Sikkim Police.
In a statement, the Chief Minister said the award reflects the force’s outstanding professionalism, courage, integrity, and selfless service in safeguarding peace and harmony across the state. He congratulated serving and retired personnel of the Sikkim Police, acknowledging their tireless efforts and sacrifices in achieving the recognition.
“The honour bestowed upon the force today is not only a recognition of its distinguished service but also a source of immense pride for every citizen of Sikkim,” Tamang stated.
The event marked a significant milestone for the Sikkim Police and highlighted the state’s growing reputation for peace, discipline, and effective governance in the Northeast region.
