Guwahati, June 26: Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma handed over appointment letter to Borsing Bey who set an example of honesty, integrity and bravery while performing his duty as Home Guard in a programme held at Janata Bhawan on Saturday.
Home Guard Borsing Bey during his posting at a check gate in Karbi Anglong on June 21 had refused a huge bribe from drug dealers and helped recover drugs valued at Rs. 12 crore from a night super bus.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma said that the Assam government would continue to recognize honesty, integrity and bravery.
Assam Pride!
Acting on Cabinet’s decision on June 24, happy to have handed over appointment letter to Sri Borsing Bey as Constable in @assampolice today.
He has set a remarkable example of integrity in confiscating drugs worth Rs 12 cr as Home Guard & refusing inducements. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/gI3g1S8cEg
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 26, 2021
The exemplary show of honesty and integrity of Borsing Bey would continue to inspire the rank and file of Assam Police, the Chief Minister said adding that the government decided to ceremonially hand over appointment letter to Bey with a view to send a positive message to the society.
Stating that the society has a moral duty to safeguard the younger generation from the menace of drugs, the Chief Minister informed that since coming to power, the present state government has been unrelenting in its fight against drugs dealers.
He also said that due to zero tolerance attitude adopted by the government, in last 45 days drugs worth Rs. 135 crores were seized from different parts of the state.
The Chief Minister further said that Assam was earlier used as a transit route by drugs dealers; however, in course of time a big market was gradually developing.
That is why the Assam government has given top priority to weed out the menace of drugs from the state so that the new generation could be saved from its ill effects.
Chief Minister Sarma also said that the state government has intensified its operation against cattle smuggling and crimes against women and children and successfully busted many rackets.
He also informed that several initiatives for strengthening Assam Police as well as improving facilities for them has been initiated including medical reimbursement, annual health check, housing etc.
He further asked Principal Secretary Home and DGP to explore the feasibility for promoting Home Guard personnel and Police constables who show exemplary performance on duty to the rank of Inspector of Police following due procedure.
