Amit Shah Lays Foundation of 10th Assam Police Battalion HQ

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the 10th Battalion headquarters of the Assam Police in Kamrup. And asserted that strict action will continue against infiltration. Addressing a public gathering Amit Shah said Assam is set to become the industrial hub of eastern and North-Eastern India within the next five years. This event was attended by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam Police Battalion HQ in Kamrup: Key Infrastructure Details

The new Assam Police Battalion HQ will be developed across 124 bighas of land and include modern facilities.

Major Features of the Battalion HQ,

• Barracks for 750 male and 450 female personnel
• Residential and operational infrastructure
• Hospital and training center
• Firing range and surveillance facilities
• Sports complex

Shah noted that the land was earlier encroached upon and has now been cleared by the state government.

Development Push: Semiconductor Plant and Job Creation

Alongside security measures, Shah highlighted major development initiatives in Assam.

Key Announcements,

• ₹27,000 crore semiconductor plant under development
• Over 1.4 lakh government jobs provided without corruption
• Expansion of self-help groups for women
• Land rights granted to indigenous families

He said these steps will transform Assam into a strong industrial and employment hub.

North-East Development

• Amit Shah credited Narendra Modi for prioritizing the development of the North-East region.
• He noted that the Prime Minister has frequently visited the region over the last decade.
• Referring to the recent Air Force aircraft landing on a highway in Moran, Shah described it as a symbol of Assam’s rapid infrastructure transformation.
• He also mentioned the recognition of Assamese hero Lachit Borphukan, stating that Assam’s cultural identity is gaining national prominence.

Assam’s Vision: Industrial Hub of Eastern India

Amit Shah asserted that within five years, Assam will emerge as the industrial hub of eastern and North-Eastern India.

The strategy combines,

• Strong internal security
• Crackdown on infiltration
• Industrial investments
• Employment generation
• Infrastructure expansion

He concluded by calling for a peaceful, violence-free and infiltration-free Assam driven by development and growth.

About Assam Police Battalion

• Assam Police Battalion (APB) supports district police in maintaining law and order and guarding vital installations round the clock.
• Engaged in static security duties and protection of important infrastructure.
• Proven role in counter-insurgency operations and ensuring safety of communication lines and civilians.
• Personnel deployed at inter-state Border Out Posts (BOPs) in remote districts like Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Cachar and others.
• Many units run consumer co-operative societies and family welfare centers for the benefit of personnel and their families.

Question

Q. Where was the foundation stone of the 10th Assam Police Battalion HQ laid?

A) Guwahati
B) Kamrup
C) Moran
D) Dibrugarh