Guwahati: Assam Police will receive the prestigious President’s Colour Award on May 10. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the honour.
The President’s Colour Award is granted to a military unit in honour of outstanding service to the country in both peace and wartime. It’s also known as ‘Nishaan,’ which is an emblem that will be worn on the left sleeve of all unit officers’ uniforms.
Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam, said it is a historic time for the department and that it is well prepared for the event.
While addressing to media, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said “We want to create a very unique and colourful parade as the award itself is highly significant. The honour will be presented to the police by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Our state will become the ninth to receive the honour.”
Mahanta also mentioned that a new flag will be created for the occasion.
“We’re also creating a one-of-a-kind flag for the occasion.” The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will design the flag, which will feature 36 stars, according to the DGP.
Meanwhile, four Assamese Satradhikars will be present at the occasion to bestow blessings on the department’s officials.
Motorcycle rallies will be staged all over Assam to raise awareness of the coveted ‘Colour’.
DGP Mahanta said, “I have asked Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police for Sports Anand Mishra to take charge of the motorcycle rally that would be held in each district of Assam. In a few days, I’ll launch the ‘Ride with Pride’ motorbike awareness campaign in Dhubri.”