Gangtok, March 2 Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Monday that public trust should be the true strength of the police, not weapons.
Speaking at the 'DGPs/IGPs Conference – Follow-up and Policy Deliberation Meeting', Tamang urged police personnel to serve citizens with compassion, integrity, and commitment.
Tamang said that Sikkim's rich legacy of unity, respect, and harmony must continue to guide the policing approach.
"I urge the force to remain firm and uncompromising with criminals, while being courteous, humane, and empathetic towards citizens," the CM said.
Observing that the uniform is a symbol of identity, pride, discipline, and duty, Tamang hailed the Sikkim Police for consistently maintaining law and order with professionalism, earning respect within the state and beyond.
Tamang extended full support to the police in safeguarding society, saying, "Our government stands firmly with its police force as it remains the backbone of peace and security."