Bihar to get second CTS in Banka with capacity to train 2k recruits

Bhagalpur: A new Constable Training School (CTS), with a capacity to train up to 2,000 constables, will be built on a 51.40-acre land in Kalhoria locality of Katoria block in Banka district.

The upcoming CTS will feature modern infrastructure and amenities to support both academic and physical training. Recruits will receive instruction in law, duties, responsibilities, and public conduct, alongside rigorous physical training.This will be Bihar's second dedicated CTS, following the first one located in Champanagar at Nathnagar in Bhagalpur. The state also hosts other police training institutions, such as the Bihar Police Academy in Rajgir and a facility in Simultala, which offer a range of training programmes—from foundational law enforcement duties to specialised skill development and human resource training.According to officials, expert trainers from the police department will conduct in-service courses on emerging and sensitive topics. These sessions aim to enhance recruits' legal knowledge, physical capabilities, and interpersonal skills, while also helping them manage stress effectively in the line of duty.

Inspector general of police (Eastern Range), Vivek Kumar, who played a key role in initiating the CTS project in Banka, confirmed that the state govt has allocated the required land in Kalhoria.

He emphasised the growing need for such a facility due to the expansion of the Bihar police force. With large-scale recruitment underway, the new CTS will enable training for 1,500 to 2,000 constables at a time.The IG also said that the Bihar Military Police (BMP) headquarters recently approved, and the state cabinet officially transferred the land for the CTS. He described the project as a milestone in police training that will significantly enhance the training ecosystem and contribute to the development of Banka and surrounding areas.A local resident, speaking anonymously, expressed optimism that the CTS will bring positive change to the Maoist-affected Katoria block, which has a significant tribal and scheduled caste population. The facility is expected to spur development in this rural region.