Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday that his administration has successfully filled 17,554 government positions over the past seven years, highlighting a transparent recruitment policy. Speaking at a ceremony for newly recruited constables, Saha underscored the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order as a top priority.
He noted that concrete measures have been implemented to address staffing shortages in the police force, with a focus on boosting recruitment and enhancing gender representation. “All these recruitments include a 33 percent reservation for women,” he stated.
From February 5 to April 13 this year, an additional 4,499 vacant positions were filled. At the event, Saha distributed appointment letters to various newly recruited constables, revealing that an additional 916 positions have already received cabinet approval for recruitment.
To strengthen security further, the government is accelerating the appointment of 6,967 special executives and 218 sub-inspectors. “There is no need to take to the streets demanding jobs in the government sector because we are committed to making the right decisions at the right time,” Saha reassured job seekers, reflecting the administration’s dedication to employment generation.
According to Saha, Tripura’s crime rate remains low compared to other Indian states. “Tripura ranks eighth from the bottom among 28 states regarding crime statistics,” he mentioned, emphasizing the state’s similar standing in crimes against persons and its record of the lowest property-related crimes in 2024.
Saha also spoke about the progress made in the state’s anti-drug initiatives, stating, “We have adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards drug smuggling.” The state witnessed a staggering 106 percent increase in drug seizures in 2024 compared to 2023, alongside a 132 percent rise in the destruction of contraband during the same timeframe.
Personally overseeing the Home portfolio, the Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to monitoring cases associated with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. “I regularly review the status of these cases with legal and police teams to ensure accountability and prevent individuals involved from evading justice,” he affirmed.
Border security was another focal point in Saha’s address. He reported a 136 percent increase in the arrests of illegal Bangladeshi nationals and other foreign individuals in 2024 compared to the previous year, attributing this rise to increased vigilance along the international border.
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Publish Date: 2025-05-13 15:38:00
