Lose Weight, Shape Up or Leave Police Force: Assam Govt to Obese Cops

Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has decided to make all police personnel fit and agile through professional recording of Body Mass Index (BMI) of all Assam Police personnel, including IPS and APS officers.

The government has decided to give three-month time to all Assam Police personnel and then start BMI assessment in next fifteen days. Those who are obese (BMI 30+) category would be offered another three-month time to reduce weight (till November End).

After that, obese policemen will be offered the VRS option, except for those dealing with medical issues like thyroidism.

Assam DGP, GP Singh shared this information.

In line with directions of the Hon @CMOfficeAssam , @assampolice Hq has decided to go in for professional recording of Body Mass Index (BMI) of all Assam Police personnel including IPS/APS officers and all DEF/Bn/Organisations.
We plan to give three months time to all Assam…

— GP Singh (@gpsinghips) May 16, 2023

The official Twitter handle of Assam police also shared DGP’s post. “Don’t throw your weight around, lose it! As Police Officers, we need to be physically fit to serve our beloved people. Wellness is not just a necessity, but should be embraced as a way of life,” it reads.

Don't throw your weight around, lose it!

As Police Officers, we need to be physically fit to serve our beloved people.

Wellness is a not just a necessity, but should be embraced as a way of life. @himantabiswa @gpsinghips @DGPAssamPolice @HardiSpeaks https://t.co/5Py6g40QQJ

— Assam Police (@assampolice) May 16, 2023

Earlier over 300 cops, who were ‘habitual drinkers’, were offered VRS in Assam.