In an effort to elevate public security and streamline resident background screening across the capital area, the Itanagar Capital Police has introduced a voluntary verification drive named Project Sahtam. The initiative provides property owners, business establishments, and families a direct channel to verify the identity, residential claims, and police backgrounds of domestic staff, tenants, and employees at no charge. The program was formally inaugurated on Tuesday by Jummar Basar, Superintendent of Police, Capital, Itanagar.
Pilot Phase Coverage and Schedule
The verification project is initially structured as a targeted pilot drive running from November 5 to November 18. This first phase covers Sector 1 through Sector 4 falling under the jurisdiction of the Itanagar Police Station. During this window, individuals residing or operating within these designated neighborhoods can submit applications to cross-check police records, permanent and temporary addresses, and personal identification documents completely free of cost.
Origin of the Name and Core Philosophy
The term Sahtam originates from the Nyishi language, translating conceptually to protection or a shield. Complementing the project title, the initiative operates under the guiding slogan 'Verify before you trust'. The primary ambition is to instill a culture of proactive due diligence among residents before granting unfamiliar individuals entry into domestic or commercial spaces. During the rollout, Superintendent of Police Jummar Basar addressed community members, stating that every resident deserves to know who they are letting into their home or workplace. He described the program as an accessible, cost-free, and voluntary shield designed specifically to safeguard local neighborhoods.
Submission Guidelines and Documentation
To keep the intake workflow structured and systematic, law enforcement has crafted distinct verification forms customized for tenants, enterprise workers, and domestic helpers. Members of the public can download these documents via an official link published on the Capital Police Facebook page or collect hard copies directly from the Itanagar Police Station. Applicants are required to fill out two complete sets of the appropriate form, attach recent photographs, and supply the necessary supporting identity documents when filing at the police station.
Turnaround Timelines and Data Custody
Once paperwork is logged, verification outcomes are projected to be processed within roughly one week, delivered either via WhatsApp or collected in person by the applicant. Cases requiring cross-jurisdictional inquiries or correspondence from external police stations may take slightly longer to conclude. Authorities have underscored that participation in Project Sahtam is entirely voluntary and contingent upon informed consent from the person being vetted. No fees will ever be collected, and all personal details will remain restricted to authorized police custody strictly for official enforcement and lawful monitoring purposes.
