Amit Shah presents President's Colour to Puducherry Police

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to Puducherry Police on Sunday and praised the force for its commitment and dedication in ensuring the country's internal security. In his address after presenting the President's Colour to the Union Territory's police force, he said the new criminal laws are based on the "three pillars of technology, timeline and trust." Shah praised the UT police force for its dedication and commitment to maintain law and order in Puducherry, which is geographically spread across different states in south--Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh (Yanam) and Kerala (Mahe). "The President's flag is the most honourable moment for any police force. Puducherry police may number around 5,000 but has been maintaining the UT's safety and its internal security. You don't do it due to any file or order but due to your sense of commitment and dedication." He described the moment in which Puducherry police received the President's Colour as a "golden episode" in its history.

Puducherry: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "The bravery, dedication and spirit of service of the police will be written as a golden chapter in the history of the Puducherry Police. Your commitment, dedication and courage will be remembered in the glorious history of the… pic.twitter.com/lbxLUK4VZJ

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Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the force's Ensign Officer at an official event held at the Puducherry Armed Police Ground in neighbouring Gorimedu. Shah was accompanied by DGP Shalini Singh. Lt Governor K Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N Rangasamy and Home Minister A Namassivayam, among others, were present. President Murmu had announced on May 8 the conferment of the honour on Puducherry police in recognition of its "exceptional service, discipline and distinguished achievements". The President's Colour is the highest honour given to a military unit or police of a state or union territory.