NL-TOURIST-POLICE

Nagaland to have Tourist Police soon
    Kohima, Nov 17 (PTI) Nagaland will soon have Tourist
Police to help tourists and and ensure their safety, a top
police officer said Saturday.
    Director General of Police T John Longkumer said Nagas
are known for the hospitality and introduction of Tourist
Police will be reinventing the rich tradition and culture of
receiving the guest with added safety and security for
tourist.
    "Let us show to the world that we care for tourists
and ensure their safety and memorable stay in Nagaland," he
said.
    Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will formally
launch Tourist Police on November 23, officials said.
    Additional Director Tourism, Akhale Vizol said
Nagaland will be the second state in the north east to launch
tourist police.
    Dwelling on the need of Tourist Police, IGP (Range),
Sonia Singh said that introduction of Tourist Police is to
provide a safe and secured environment for the tourists.
    The tourist police will be deployed in railway station
and Airport in Dimapur, Chumukedima Check Gate and 12 sectors
in Kohima, she informed
    A 24x7 integrated control room including grievance
redressal mechanism manned by 12 dedicated police personnel
and tourism officer will be set up for the Tourist Police, she
informed. PTI NBS
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