Maharashtra police force will be provided all modernised weapons and quality training required to fight the enemy, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday. The police force has big challenges, but the state government is committed to provide it the best training, weapons and quality standard of living, Thackeray said. He was speaking at Maharashtra Police's Raising Day parade at the Marol Police Training Centre in Andheri.

"The world is moving forward, challenges before the police force are big and the enemy, which is in front of us, has weapons and training. To tackle such challenges, whatever is best in the world, that will be provided to the Maharashtra Police force," Thackeray said. "Our police force should be a step ahead of the enemy," he said. The chief minister lauded the contribution of the police force in making people feel safe and secure.