Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Friday announced the setting up of a 'Suraksha University' at a function organized at Palanpur, 145 km from here, to commemorate India's 62nd Independence Day.

"The Government has decided to set up a Suraksha University. The varsity will teach students all the latest security disciplines", Modi said.

A Forensic Science University too would be established in the state.

Unfurling the tri-colour at the state level celebrations of the 62nd Independence Day, Modi said, "Gujarat has taken up the challenge to awaken the society against terrorism and is committed to establish 'Suraksha University' and Forensic Science University in the State".

"The Forensic Science University is a major step towards strengthening the use of scientific detection methods at a time when terrorists are using hi-tech equipments", Modi added.

He also said that the Gujarat Police would be trained in sophisticated techniques to deal with terror strikes and solve the most complex of criminal cases.