Assam Police Reports 2.06% Obesity Rate in 2025 Forcewide BMI Drive

The force says the third annual BMI drive shows continued improvement in fitness compared with earlier years.

Overview

A total of 73,317 personnel were screened across the force in this year's assessment.
The share of personnel in the obese category was reported to have declined from previous phases of the programme.
The screening initiative, introduced in 2023, is conducted annually to support a fitter, mission-ready force.
Assam Police announced the results on X, with PTI’s agency copy republished by outlets including News18 and the Free Press Journal.
Coverage cites WHO guidance that a BMI over 25 is overweight and over 30 is obese.