From Trigger to Mouse: Sukma Police Training DRG in Digital Skills
Sukma Police launches special computer training for DRG and Bastar Fighters to equip anti-Naxal personnel with modern technical skills.
In a significant shift from traditional combat to modern technical proficiency, the elite security forces of Sukma are trading their weapons for keyboards. Personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Bastar Fighters—units that have been at the forefront of the decades-long fight against Naxalism—are now undergoing intensive computer training to meet the demands of modern policing.
Bridging the Gap Between Combat and Technology
The Sukma Police has launched a specialized initiative aimed at making these frontline warriors technically capable. As crime evolves in the digital age, the department recognizes that physical strength must be matched by digital intelligence. This program is designed to align the skills of the ground troops with the technological requirements of contemporary law enforcement.
Under the direct guidance of Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Gurjar, the training program focuses on several key areas:
- Basic Computer Operations: Ensuring every personnel can navigate digital interfaces confidently.
- Digital Media Literacy: Understanding the landscape of digital communication and information.
- Computer-Based Operations: Mastering the specific technical tasks required for departmental efficiency.
- Effective Technology Use: Leveraging modern tools to enhance investigative and administrative duties.
Direct Oversight by Senior Officials
The transition is being closely monitored by the highest levels of local law enforcement. SP Mayank Gurjar and Additional Superintendent of Police Manoj Tirkey have been frequently inspecting the training sessions. These visits are not merely for observation; the officers actively interact with the trainees to understand the challenges they face, listen to their learning experiences, and monitor their progress.
Currently, the first batch of the program consists of approximately 50 personnel. These jawans, who have spent years navigating the difficult terrain of anti-Naxal operations, are now learning to navigate the digital landscape.
Preparing for the Future of Policing
The objective is clear: to ensure that the brave personnel of the DRG and Bastar Fighters are not left behind in the changing era of policing. By equipping them with these skills, the Sukma Police aims to create a force that is as proficient with a computer mouse as they are with their standard-issue firearms.
"Our police personnel are being trained in policing-related technology to enhance their skills. Our objective is to equip them with modern technology and prepare them for better policing," stated SP Mayank Gurjar regarding the initiative.