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A file image of Himanta Biswa Sarma.

On the occasion of Assam Police Day on Thursday, state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who also holds the finance portfolio, paid his respects to the state’s police personnel and their families.

In a tweet, the minister said, “On Assam Police Day, I salute the brave hearts of Assam Police and their families who have always been ready to serve in the line of duty.”

It may be mentioned here that October 1 every year is celebrated as Assam Police Day as on this day in 1951, KR Chouwhary, IPS, took charge as Assam Police Chief.

In a tweet, BJP leader Jayanta Malla Baruah said, ” Best wishes to all the police personnel on Assam Police Day.”

“On this special occasion I extend my sincere gratitude to the department who work tirelessly 24/7 to maintain law and order and make the state a better place,” he further added.

“I salute your dedication, bravery and courage,” the tweet added.

It may be mentioned here that as a goodwill gesture on the occasion of Assam Police Day, Kailash Karthik, IAS, DC,  Kamrup and Gautam Das, DTO, Kamrup presented two cakes to Parthasarathi Mahanta, IPS, SP Kamrup.

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