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Namchi District Police Organises Series of Awareness Programmes

Date: 31-Oct-2026
Namchi, October 31 (IPR): As part of the observance of Police Commemoration Day and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Namchi District Police organised a series of awareness and sensitisation programmes at various locations across the district from October 21 to 31, 2026, to promote public awareness, legal literacy and community participation in matters concerning public safety and national security.
As part of the initiative, Namchi District Police, in collaboration with Namchi Police Station, organised a sensitisation programme on Anti-Human Trafficking at the Conference Hall of the District Administrative Centre, Namchi. The programme aimed at raising awareness among the public and government officials about human trafficking, various forms of exploitation, preventive measures and the protection of victims. It was attended by government officials, police personnel, hotel owners and representatives of Sarathi Association, Namchi.
Similarly, Jorethang Police Station conducted an awareness programme on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, at the Power Guest House, Jorethang. Employees of the Power Department, police personnel and hoteliers participated in the programme, which focused on familiarising participants with the provisions and key changes introduced under the new criminal laws.
In another initiative, Melli Police Station organised a quiz competition on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and General Knowledge at the Auditorium Hall of Melli Senior Secondary School, Melli Bazar. The competition sought to familiarise students with the new criminal laws while encouraging legal literacy, general awareness and a sense of civic responsibility among the younger generation.
Further, Ravangla Police Station conducted an awareness programme on drug abuse and cybercrime prevention at Little Scholar Academy. Meanwhile, Temi and Yangang Police Stations organised awareness programmes on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, at Karong Secondary School, Yangang, and Government Junior High School, Temi, respectively. These initiatives aimed at sensitising students and promoting awareness about child protection and safety.
As part of the observance, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was also commemorated today at the premises of Namchi Police Station under the leadership of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Namchi, Ms Sonam Dolma Bhutia. On the occasion, she administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to police personnel, reaffirming their commitment to preserving the unity and integrity of the nation, promoting national solidarity among citizens and contributing towards strengthening internal security.