Facts do not change with time however values do. Historic events are interconnected to form an infinite chain and it is for us to frame these facts into its novel form. We cannot ignore the significance of history for we shall fail to understand our achievement. A man who tries to distort history is eventually distorted by history itself.
With the increasing numbers of British making their venture towards Sikkim, there was also change in the socio- economic sphere of Sikkim. The only motive for the British making explicit inroads towards Sikkim was that they wanted to establish a trade mart with Tibet. The increasing population had breed crime and robbery rate in the then society. Further, Sikkim was also under territorial disputes with Tibet along the border. In 1886 some Tibetan militia had occupied Lingto below Jelepla Pass on the eastern border of Sikkim. In 1888 the Tibetan made campaign against Sikkim at Gnathng but were driven back with the might of British troops. Frequent outbreak of such uncertainties were posing threat to the peace and security of the protectorate, hence the British felt that the establishment of a police outpost was a must somewhere at the strategic point on the Kalimpong- Rhenock- Aritar- Jeleplatrade route.Finally, It was on 27th of November 1897 that a force was posted at Aritar near Rhenock on the resolution of the authority passed by the king of Sikkim in the council. Sikkim Police was thus born.
Following were the significant conventions which aided establishment of Trade with China.
BRITAIN- CHINA CONVENTION sighed on 17.03.1890,[which was regarding the territorial demarcation and its agreements ]
SIKKIM- TIBET CONVENTION sighed on 05.12. 1893 which notified one of the first declaration as
"I.A trade mart shall be established at Yatung on the Tibetan side of the frontier, and shall be open to all British subjects for purpose of trade from the first day of May 1894. The Government of India shall be free to send officers to reside at Yatung to watch the conditions of British trade at that mart.
GREAT BRITAIN- TIBET CONVENTION which was sighed on 07.09.1904
Late Dhan Narayan Pradhanson of Raey [Southey] Newar from Aritar was first recruited as sentry by Sikkim Darbar at Maneydara Police Out- Post in the year 1897, just a year after the construction of famous Aritar Bungalow by the chief Commissioner of Sikkim, Bhutan and Nepal. Five more other person, one of them being his own elder brother Man Bahadur Pradhan, owned land and property at Maneydara, Aritar which he relinquished under the care of his sister once he was transferred to Gangtok residency [Raj Bhawan] and permanently settled thereafter.
Hence, towards the late nineteenth century, the first political officer of Sikkim J.C .Claude White gave account of the function of the police force as follows.
Collection of land revenue and rent. Providing treasure security and arresting and conveyance of offender. Carrying out orders for Durbar Maintenance and restoring peace and security in troublesome villages. Maintaining security at the border even after the removal of the British troops. from Gnathang.
THE FAMILYLINE OF LATE DHAN NARAYAN PRADHAN AND AMRITMAYA PRADHAN [WIFE]
DHAN NARAYAN PRADHAN’S FIVE SONS:
1. Padam Narayan Pradhan
2. Gau Narayan Pradhan/ wife: Krishna Devi Pradhan
3. Deo Narayan Pradhan
4. Mani Narayan Pradhan
5. Prabhu Narayan Pradhan [expired issueless]
PADAM NARAYAN PRADHAN’S FAMILY
1. Indra Kumar Pradhan- son [now Lucky Watch Company, Gangtok]
2. Kashi Kumar Pradhan- son [popularly known as Gaindey]
GAU NARAYAN’S FAMILY
1. Chandra Prakash Pradhan- son
2. Ramesh Chandra Pradhan-son
3. Asok Kumar Pradhan- son
4. Robin Kuar Pradhan- son
5. Kamala Pradhan- Daughter
MANI NARAYAN PRADHAN’S FAMILY
1. Durga Samsher Pradhan- son
2. Deo Kumar Pradhan- son [served under Forest Department]
Mr. You Narayan Pradhan, who happens to be the father of Khambu Pradha, was the son of Late Dhan Narayan’s Sister. Mr You Narayan Pradhan served under Police Department in the capacity of an Instructor of new recruits and Officer- in – Charge of a police station. Mr. Sura Madan Chhetri ex- havaldar of Police Department from Aritar is the grandson of late Dhan Narayan from maternal side of relationship as he happens to be the grandson of Dhan Narayan’s Sister.
REFERENCES: KB CHAMLING [FORMER HON’BLE M.L.A.19TH REGU]
RAJESH VERMA, JOINT DIRECTOR [COMPUTERS] SIKIM POLICE
Lampokhari volume no. II
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