By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: To provide police personnel with strategic training in counter insurgency operations, the State Cabinet has approved the contractual appointment of retired BSF Deputy Commandant VP Chacko for training the State police.
Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting here on Wednesday, Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma said that a decision has been taken to appoint Chacko, as the Government feels that police personnel need to upscale their training especially in counter insurgency operations and security preparedness.
“We want our police personnel to be well equipped to handle any emergency situation,” the Chief Minister said.
Dr Sangma said that it is a great advantage for the State police to be able to avail the services of the former BSF Deputy Commandant as he has had a long stint with the Special Protection Group (SPG).
“Chacko was part of the SPG responsible for providing security to prime ministers for several years,” Dr Sangma said.
The Chief Minister also informed that Chacko has proved to be a good trainer especially in counter insurgency operations and for providing security cover to VVIPs.
Replying to a query, Dr Sangma said that Chacko is appointed for six months with provision of extension.
The Chief Minister also said that the modalities for conducting the training would be prepared by police headquarters.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet has also approved the appointment of a senior instructor in Civil Engineering.
“We have decided to fill up this vacancy of the senior instructor which is lying pending for quite some time,” the Chief Minister said while adding that the appointment is being made under 3 (f) of the Meghalaya Public Service Commission Regulation, 1972.