Awards / Honors 03 November 2026
IPS Partha Sarathi Mahanta Awarded Union Home Minister's Medal 2026
Why in the News?
Guwahati Police Commissioner and Inspector General (IG) of Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF), **Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta**, has been awarded the prestigious **'Union Home Minister's Dakshata Padak 2026'** in recognition of his stellar counter-terrorism operations and exemplary service.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Major Operations & Counter-Terrorism Success:
- Under Dr. Mahanta's leadership, the Assam STF successfully arrested **Haris Ajmal Farooqi, the alleged ISIS India Chief**, and his associate Anurag Singh from Dhubri in March 2024.
- Between March 2023 and December 2024, the STF apprehended 21 suspects linked to jihadist groups, Maoists, ULFA-I, and insurgent outfits.
- He has also led critical crackdowns against 'Ansarullah Bangla Team' (ABT) sleeper cells and interstate narcotics smuggling networks in the region.
Static GK Facts:
- Union Home Minister's Dakshata Padak:
- Instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to recognize and honor excellence, grit, and high professional standards in special operations, investigation, and intelligence.
- State of Assam Profile:
- Capital: **Dispur** | Chief Minister: **Himanta Biswa Sarma** | Governor: **Lakshman Acharya**.
- Assam Police STF:
- Formed/Restructured: March 2023 | Headquarters: Guwahati, Assam.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which senior police officer was awarded the Union Home Minister's Dakshata Padak 2026 for arresting the ISIS India Chief?
A: Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta (Guwahati Police Commissioner / IG STF Assam)
Q: Who is the current Chief Minister of Assam?
A: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Q: In which year was the ISIS India Chief Haris Ajmal Farooqi arrested by the Assam STF from Dhubri?
A: March 2024
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