In a significant step for interstate police collaboration, 700 Goa Police recruits have finished their 43-week basic training at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in the Golaghat region of Assam. The trainees, who started at the academy on October 4 of last year, received intense instruction in field tactics, weapon handling, mental toughness, and physical endurance. They are now members of the Indian Reserve Battalions 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were present during the passing-out parade. Sarma praised the event as historic, pointing out that it promoted professional interaction and camaraderie by bringing together state police forces from Assam, Manipur, and Goa for concurrent training. A ceremonial march past, prize distribution, an oath-taking session, and a special performance by the “Panthers on Wheels” unit were all part of the event.
In March of this year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially opened the first phase of the LBPA, which is being transformed into one of India’s top police training facilities. During that occasion, the next phase’s foundation stone was also set.