In the name of which historical figure did Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate a police academy in Dergaon, Assam?

The correct answer is Lachit Barphukan.

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• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, Assam.
• The academy is named after Lachit Barphukan, the legendary Ahom general known for his victory over the Mughals.

Key Points

• The first phase of the academy has been completed at a cost of ₹167 crore, with a total budget of ₹1,050 crore.
• Assam’s police, which previously trained in other states, now trains officers from Goa and Manipur at this academy.
• The Modi government has translated Lachit Barphukan's biography into 23 languages, making it available across India.
• The academy aims to become the top-ranked police training institution in India within the next five years.

Additional Information

• Who was Lachit Barphukan?
  • A legendary **Ahom military commander**, known for his leadership in the **Battle of Saraighat (1671).**
  • He defeated the **Mughal forces** led by Ram Singh of Amber, preventing the Mughal expansion into Assam.
  • Celebrated for his **strategic warfare and patriotism**, his legacy is honored with the **Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal**, awarded to the best cadet in the Indian Army.
• Recent Developments in Assam
  • Peace agreements like the **Assam-Bodoland Agreement (2020), Karbi Anglong Agreement (2021), and Tribal Peace Agreement (2022)** have been signed.
  • A **₹27,000 crore semiconductor industry** is being established to boost Assam's economy.
  • Infrastructure projects worth ₹8 lakh crore, including **Bharatmala roads, AIIMS, medical colleges, and railway expansion**, are underway.