CM directs vigilance, asks for report on Pakistani nationals

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr  Manik Saha on Friday directed the Superintendents of Police (SPs) across all districts to regularly share necessary inputs with the Chief Minister’s Secretariat regarding the presence of any Pakistani nationals in the state.

He also urged the District Magistrates (DMs) to maintain constant vigilance and promptly alert the administration about any such matters.

The directives were issued during a high-level video conference held at the State Secretariat, where the Chief Minister reviewed the state's law and order situation, developmental initiatives, and preparedness ahead of the upcoming storm season.

Senior secretaries of various departments participated in the meeting.

Emphasizing the need for preemptive action, Dr Saha  who is also Home Minister of the state called for preventive steps to ensure uninterrupted power services during potential storms.

He instructed departmental heads to immediately address any shortcomings in the system.

The Chief Minister also underscored the importance of increasing public awareness against cybercrime and recommended that regular press briefings be held to inform citizens about the nature and prevention of cyber threats.

The DMs and SPs from all districts presented reports on their respective jurisdictions, detailing the steps being taken to tackle ongoing issues, including those related to health services, drinking water, education, road infrastructure, and irrigation systems.

Among the top officials present were Principal Chief Conservator of Forests RK Shyamal, Law Secretary Sanjay Bhattacharya, Special Secretary of Planning (Statistics) Department Abhishek Chandra, Revenue Secretary Brijesh Pandey, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, Urban Development Secretary Abhishek Singh, and Transport Secretary CK Jamatia, among others.

Senior officials from the Education, Labour, Tourism, Social Welfare, Information & Cultural affairs departments, as well as the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, also participated in the comprehensive review meeting.