Harmeet Singh’s Tech-Driven Leadership Transforms Assam Policing, Crime Rate Drops to Historic Low
Harmeet Singh, a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, assumed the office of Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam in May 2025. Throughout his long and distinguished career, he has developed remarkable expertise in counter-terrorism operations, internal security, cybersecurity, and de-radicalization. Under his leadership, the Assam Police has made law enforcement more effective and responsive by adopting modern technology and data-driven strategies. A significant decline in Assam’s crime rate has been recorded during Singh’s tenure. While the crime rate stood at 349.5 in 2020, it dropped to 121.5 in 2025 and further to 101.9 by January 2026. This achievement is attributed to the strengthening of the state’s security apparatus and crime control mechanisms, alongside the adoption of a modern approach to policing. An advocate of citizen-centric policing, Harmeet Singh has launched several innovative initiatives to foster better communication between the police and the public. The ‘Assam Police Social Media Center’ is particularly noteworthy, as it has given a new direction to citizen engagement and information dissemination through digital platforms. The ‘Shishu Mitra Programme,’ launched to promote child-sensitive and trust-based policing, has also garnered widespread acclaim. The Assam Police’s ‘New Year Party’ social media campaign stands as a successful example of his public-relations-oriented mindset; it gained immense popularity on social media and received a positive response across the country. This campaign played a pivotal role in reinforcing the image of the police as a humane and friendly force. Throughout his career, Harmeet Singh has held numerous key leadership positions, most notably that of the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati. He has received several prestigious national and state-level honors for his outstanding service, gallantry, and leadership. His administrative approach is characterized by innovation, professional excellence, and an unwavering commitment to public service.