India, Jan. 7 -- Nagaland deputy chief minister Y Patton, who also holds the home portfolio, urged the public to actively support the police force by reporting crimes and cooperating with law enforcement, an official report said on Tuesday.

Inaugurating the new SP office building and police barrack at Wokha on Monday, Patton highlighted the issue of under-reported cases.

He emphasised the importance of timely registration of complaints to ensure effective policing and access to resources.

On the police recruitment process in the state, Patton assured that the selection process would remain free, fair, and based solely on individual merit.

Patton congratulated the Wokha district police and the SP for the successful completion of the ne...