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Assam's Lachit Borphukan Academy achieves milestone; 700 Goa police recruits completes training

Digital Desk: A significant milestone in inter-state police cooperation has been reached with the completion of the 43-week basic training of 700 Goa Police recruits at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in the Golaghat district of Assam.

Arriving at the academy on October 4 of last year, the recruits received intense instruction in field tactics, mental toughness, weapon handling, and physical fitness. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Indian Reserve Battalions have accepted them into their ranks.

Assam ???? Goa- a manifestation of national integration ????????

After Manipur, Goa becomes the 2nd State to train its police officials in Assam, as 700 recruits of Goa Police completed their training from @LBPA_Assam and paraded with pride in the presence of Shri @DrPramodPSawant ji. pic.twitter.com/ziCeiAShPb

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 12, 2025

A ceremonial march past, prize distribution, an oath-taking session, and a special performance by the "Panthers on Wheels" unit were all part of the event.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were present at Tuesday's passing out parade. Sarma praised the event as historic, pointing out that it promoted professional exchange and camaraderie by bringing together state police forces from Assam, Manipur, and Goa for concurrent training.