Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on tuesday inaugurated the Counter-Insurgency Anti-Terrorism (CIAT) School and the Integrated Police Welfare Complex at Baghmara in South Garo Hills.
The programme was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Minister of Education Lahkmen Rymbui, Director General of Police I. Nongrang, Chief Secretary Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed, senior civil and police officials, and other dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sangma congratulated the Home and Police Departments on the completion of the Integrated Police Welfare Complex and the CIAT School.
Acknowledging the vision behind the project, he commended the then Superintendent of Police and now Inspector General of Police, Davis N. R. Marak.
“I would like to take this opportunity to commend him for his vision, determination, and commitment to moving forward with such a significant project, despite the challenges faced along the way”, the Chief Minister said.
He also expressed his gratitude to the then Home Minister, now Education Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui, and his team for sanctioning additional funds to complete the project.
The Chief Minister noted that the strategic location of the complex provides an ideal environment for training not only Meghalaya Police personnel but also police personnels from across India and abroad.
“The counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism school benefits from dense forest conditions, challenging tropical weather, and difficult terrain, making it an ideal location for advanced training programmes,” he said.
He emphasised the importance of continuous innovation and development in training, particularly in the context of evolving law enforcement and counter-terrorism challenges.
“I encourage officials to ensure that this facility is used effectively and continuously upgraded to meet the changing demands of modern policing, technology, and counter-terrorism strategies, especially given our proximity to the state border. Innovation and continuous development in training will be critical,” he added.
On the broader role of law enforcement, he remarked, “Maintaining law and order is one of the top priorities for any government. Every small step taken to strengthen the police force contributes to the larger goal of ensuring safety and stability in the state, and I hope the force continues to work with this commitment in the future.”
The complex consists of six components—Police Hospital/Dispensary, Officers’ Mess, JCO Mess, Police Welfare Training Centre, Sports Complex, and Recreational Centre.
It also includes an approach road and an overhead water tank.
Executed between February 2022 and January 2026, the complex reflects the Government’s commitment to enhancing morale, efficiency, training standards, and the welfare of the police force.