Insurgency over, time for NE police to change approach for speedy justice: Amit Shah

“We have combated militancy for years. The target of the police was to end violence. That job is completed. Now, it’s the time to ensure justice to the citizens of the Northeast. The time has come to change the culture and direction of NE Police. The approach, training and focus of the police need to be changed to ensure people get justice within three years of lodging FIRs,” said the minister.

He said the northeastern states should have a special participation in the central government’s Nasha Mukt Bharat’ campaign to curb the narcotics menace in the region.

“Narcotics doesn’t only destroy the future generation but also has far-reaching effects,” he said and urged the CMs and Governors to uproot the problem by strengthening their relevant district-level committees.

Regarding insurgency, he said as many as 10,574 cadres of different insurgent outfits surrendered in the last 10 years and 20 accords were signed with the Centre that resulted in peace in the region.

He also said that connectivity is no longer a problem in the region as the Centre has spent `81,000 crore for rail connectivity and `41,000 crore for road network in the northeastern states.

Development of North Eastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors and CMs of all the eight northeastern states, and senior officials, were also present.