Arunachal Pradesh launches Tourist Police

GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the ‘Arunachal Tourist Police’ and ‘Arunachal Suraksha App’

Chief Minister welcomed the initiative by Arunachal Police to make Arunachal a tourist friendly state. He informed that ‘Tourist Police Unit’ is being launched in 7 districts equipped with specially designed vehicle. These units are currently deployed in Tawang, Itanagar, Ziro, Roing, Pasighat, Namsai and Pangsau Pass.

Chief Minister said he hopes that the tourist police unit will discharge their duty effectively and with dedication. He said the tourist police personnel are trained in soft skills, communication skills and equipped with knowledge of the tourist places.


He requested the police unit to be vigilant in coming to aid to any distressed call. To complement the efforts of the unit, users can download the Suraksha App and through it can know the nearest police station and use a button to make direct call to police.

Khandu said the state government will give every effort to make these tourist police units effective and assured to provide more number of vehicles, personnel and equipment.