The Meghalaya government is augmenting the operational capabilities of its police and security forces and preparing them for modern urban security challenges through realistic and scalable training.Towards this end, the state government has approved the creation of two advanced training facilities in East Khasi Hills and South Garo Hills. Officials said a key decision has been taken to set up an urban warfare training facility at Mawiong, about 20 km from Shillong.
According to a notification issued by the Home (Police) Department, the facility will cover a wide spectrum of skills, from basic close-quarter battle techniques to complex operations such as clearing multi-storey buildings, conducting hostage rescue missions, breaching fortified structures and using integrated urban surveillance systems. Sources said that the initiative is intended to enhance operational effectiveness, minimise risks to personnel and improve coordination among agencies during urban security operations.
The state government also sanctioned a Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare school at Baghmara in South Garo Hills district. The school will provide specialised training to state police personnel and commando forces, with a focus on counter-insurgency tactics and jungle warfare.Special units deployed in difficult terrain are also expected to benefit from the programme, officials said.
