President Murmu Confers President’s Police Colour Upon Sikkim Police

PTI, GANGTOK, MAY 28: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the prestigious President’s Police Colour on the Sikkim Police at an event held at Paljor Stadium. Sikkim has now become the 15th state in the country and the third in the Northeast to receive the award.

The President’s Police Colour, also known as ‘Nishaan’, is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a state or central police force in India in recognition of exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism. Officers of the state police honoured with the President’s Police Colour are authorised to wear a special emblem on their uniform.

Speaking on the occasion, Murmu said, “I am delighted to have conferred the President’s Police Colour upon the Sikkim Police. This honour is a matter of pride for all members of the Sikkim Police.”
She praised the Sikkim Police, founded in 1897, for its dedication to maintaining law and order in the strategically important state.

Observing that the police have had a colonial bearing, having been set up to control people instead of serving them, the President said the mindset must change and police should become citizens’ allies and guides. “By adopting the role of an ally, trust between the public and the police will increase,” she said.

Murmu called upon the police to embrace technology to deal with cybercrimes. “Now, new challenges like cybercrime, online fraud, hacking, and deepfakes are emerging. To tackle these new challenges, the police must become proficient in the latest technology, cybersecurity, and digital investigation,” she added.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang hailed the conferment of the President’s Police Colour upon the Sikkim Police. “It is a matter of immense pride and profound honour for Sikkim and its police to receive the prestigious President’s Police Colour,” he said in a social media post.

Tamang said this distinguished recognition reflects the force’s dedication, discipline, professionalism, courage, and selfless service in safeguarding peace, harmony, and security across the state.

“It reflects the force’s commitment towards upholding the rule of law and serving the people with integrity, compassion, and honour,” he said.

PIB: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the ‘President of India’s Police Colour’ to the Sikkim Police at Gangtok today (May 28, 2026).

Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated all officers and police personnel associated with the Sikkim Police in the past and present for this honour. She was happy to note that since its establishment in 1897, this force has worked to ensure peace, security, and justice in Sikkim.

The President said that India's policing system has the imprint of a prolonged period of colonial rule. During the era of colonial subjugation, the primary objective of the police was not to serve the public but to control them and strictly enforce the dictates of the ruling regime. Consequently, a colonial mindset took root within the police system. Under this mindset, the prevailing attitude within the police was one of ruling over the public, rather than one of cooperating with them. This mindset is now transforming. She stressed that to empower the citizens of the nation, it is essential to completely shed this colonial outlook. Only then will the citizens be able to contribute wholeheartedly to the achievement of the goal of Viksit Bharat.

The President underlined that transparency and accountability are absolutely indispensable within the policing system. She stated that the police apparatus must be made more citizen-friendly so that ordinary people can register their grievances without fear. Priority must also be accorded to adopting a sensitive approach towards women, children, and vulnerable sections of society.

The President said that the police must evolve into partners and guides for the citizens. By embracing this collaborative role, trust between the public and the police will be strengthened. When the police understand people's problems and extend assistance, it will simultaneously enhance the sense of security within society and deepen respect for the rule of law. She emphasised that the objective of the policing system should not be confined merely to apprehending criminals, but should extend to building a secure and socially conscious society.

The President was happy to note that the Sikkim Police has made a significant contribution to maintaining peace and harmony in Sikkim. Through their professional conduct and friendly demeanour towards the citizens, it has earned the affection and respect of the people of Sikkim.