Assam: Programme held to honour STF personnel for dedicated service

A programme to honour the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam was held at the Assam Police Headquarters (APHQ) on August 13 to recognise the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the STF officers and personnel.

The STF has been conducting operations since March 2023, targeting narcotics dealers, counterfeit currency networks, vehicle theft, inter-state organised crimes, GST evasion, wildlife crimes, amongst other issues. 

Additionally, significant actions have been taken against illegal Rohingya immigrants. 

The STF also apprehended the head of ISIS-India and his associate in a recent operation. 

During the event, the Director General of Police (DGP) Assam, Special DGP Assam, and Inspector General of Police (STF) Assam honored the STF team by awarding Commendation Certificates.

A total of 451 certificates were distributed, including 67 from the DGP, 19 from the Special DGP, 77 from the ADGP, and 288 from the IGP, STF. 

The DGP and Special DGP praised the STF for their exceptional efforts and encouraged them to maintain the same level of commitment in the future.