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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