A three-week police internship program for 42 students of Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) concluded on Monday in Pasighat. The program was conducted by the East Siang district police in collaboration with JNC. The main objective of the program was to provide students with firsthand exposure to the functioning of the police and the criminal justice system, promoting legal awareness, transparency, civic responsibility, and stronger police-public relations.
The program is part of the ongoing ‘Know Your Police Station: Youth Engagement Programme’ of the East Siang district police, which aims to strengthen engagement between the police and the youths through experiential learning and meaningful interaction. During the program, the students interacted with investigating officers and police personnel to better understand the role of the police in maintaining law and order, crime prevention, investigation, and public service delivery.
The program also included demonstrations by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Fire & Emergency Services, equipping the interns with practical knowledge of emergency response, rescue operations, and disaster management. Additionally, the students visited various branches of the office of the superintendent of police, including the establishment, accounts and wireless (WT) branches, where they were introduced to police administration, financial management, communication systems, and the application of modern technology in policing.
East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba emphasized the importance of meaningful engagement with students in building trust between the police and the community. He stated that initiatives like the police internship program and the ‘Know Your Police Station: Youth Engagement Programme’ provide young citizens with a deeper understanding of policing, encourage responsible citizenship, and inspire greater public participation in building a safe, secure, and law-abiding society.
